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ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Audacy Partnering with SiriusXM to Bring Sports, News, Talk Stations to Satellite Radio

The rollout begins Tuesday, September 1.

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.

670 The Score Host Laurence Holmes Missing Show After Medical Issue

"I wasn't in a lot of pain, I didn't end up being in a lot of pain, and now I feel better."

AM 560 The Answer Morning Hosts Dan Proft, Amy Jacobson Receiving Pushback For Comments on Son of Tim Walz

Dan Proft has been removed from the Board of Directors of Envision Unlimited, which serves as an advocacy group for the disabled.

How WBBM, WGN Radio, WLS-AM 890, and AM 560 The Answer Each Spent More Than a Year Preparing for the 2024 Democratic National Convention

"The extensive planning and logistics necessary requires a team effort that really cannot be left to the last minute."

890 WLS-AM Adds Rich Valdes America at Night to Daily Lineup

"It’s an honor and a blessing to be on WLS and we’ve already gotten some positive feedback from callers..."

5 Possibilities For Replacing Danny Parkins at 670 The Score

Since the news became official, Barrett Media has reached out to industry contacts to gather intel on who the industry thinks could be in the running to fill Danny Parkins spot at 670 The Score.

Ryan Arnold Resigns From WXRT, Chicago

“The abrupt elimination of my afternoon drive position in the spring and the shift to part-time hourly tracking nights proved untenable."

WLS-AM 890 Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Several famous radio moments took place on WLS-AM 890 during its early days.

WGN Radio Selling Portion of Transmitter Site for Development, Pickleball Courts

The site has been home to the WGN Radio transmitter since 1939.

Nielsen Releases List of Markets Where Most People Use AM Radio

"In a recent survey, Nielsen Media Research found that AM radio still reaches over 82.3 million Americans on a monthly basis"

AM 560 The Answer’s Dan Proft Refutes Claim He Broke Illinois Campaign Finance Laws

Proft has responded by filing a new campaign finance report, claiming the initial filing had a typo.

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Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.

Cam Newton Reportedly Departs ESPN As Part Of Network’s Layoffs

"Newton is just the latest regular contributor on First Take to depart the network."