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Inside ESPN’s Bad Week: Leaks, Layoffs, and a PR Strategy Gone Wrong

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"ESPN is exceptional in so many areas that when the company makes a rash of mistakes handling personnel matters it's surprising."

Why Facebook’s New Video Feed Matters for News Media Creators

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If your newsroom or your channel walked away from that platform, now's a good time to reconsider.

Can AM/FM Radio Survive the Smartphone-Integrated Car Era?

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This study should be yet another wake-up call for our industry.

What Managers Should Learn From ESPN’s Latest Round Of Layoffs

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"There is a responsibility that comes with making these decisions, not just in who is let go, but in how the news is communicated. When that control slips and information leaks before leadership delivers the message directly, it doesn't just create headlines—it erodes trust.

iHeartMedia Signs FCC Consent Decree Over Payola Allegations

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iHeartMedia has reached a Consent Decree with the FCC over alleged payola violations. The agreement addresses concerns that iHeart tied artist airplay to free...

Reflecting on the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit in New York City

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"If you value your career, you have to invest in it. Companies will not do it for you."

iHeartMedia Cuts Expose Radio’s Biggest Lie

Columns Garrett Searight Garrett Searight -
Let's drop the "content is king" mythology once and for all — because it doesn't hold up under scrutiny.

Why iHeartMedia Should Reconsider ‘Guaranteed Human’ Following Another Round of Layoffs

Columns John Mamola John Mamola -
"Guaranteed human is such a powerful promise. It's also why it rings hollow when the very humans responsible for creating those connections continue to disappear without warning for local audiences."

The Breakfast Club Goes Live on Netflix Starting June 1

Music Bethany Kent Bethany Kent -
"Do y'all understand what 'Live Globally' really means? Mornings in New York. Daytime in the U.K. and Ghana. Evenings across other parts of the world."

Radio Hall of Fame 2026 Class Includes Boomer Esiason, Bob Pittman Among Others

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"Each of these inductees has performed at the highest levels for a sustained period of time to make our industry that much more impactful to listeners and advertisers as a result."

iHeartMedia Reports 9.6% Revenue Increase During 2026’s First Quarter

Business Garrett Searight Garrett Searight -
iHeartMedia has released its 2026 first-quarter financial results. It saw an increase in several sectors. What We Know: iHeartMedia saw growth in several sectors during...

iHeartMedia Names Ann Marie Licata CEO of Multiplatform Group

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"We look forward to the additional growth that will come as we move broadcast radio into the digital buying world through our data services and programmatic platforms.”

iHeartMedia Reports 1% Revenue Growth During 2025’s 4th Quarter

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For the whole of 2025, iHeartMedia reported revenue of $3.9 billion.

Randy Micahels Was Right — But Music Radio Paid the Price

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Randy Michaels compared radio to railroads. Trains are still running, and radio stations are still playing the hits of yesterday and today. But there’s a lot less of both.
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Why Facebook’s New Video Feed Matters for News Media Creators

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Can AM/FM Radio Survive the Smartphone-Integrated Car Era?

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What Managers Should Learn From ESPN’s Latest Round Of Layoffs

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"There is a responsibility that comes with making these decisions, not just in who is let go, but in how the news is communicated. When that control slips and information leaks before leadership delivers the message directly, it doesn't just create headlines—it erodes trust.

How Talent Feel About Audacy’s Expansion Into Sports Radio’s Future

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"It's a positive to merge with SiriusXM. It is interesting that all these competitors in the arena are now joining forces. That never would happened ten years ago."