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Mary Berner Can’t Stay Silent on Cumulus Media’s San Francisco Mess With Greg Papa and KNBR

"When markets endure damage like this repeatedly, executives have to look closer at what's going on and set things right."

Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

Throwback Nation Expands Daily to Three Connoisseur Media Stations

"Throwback Nation continues building its national footprint and affiliate base."

James Johnson Promoted to Weeknight Host at 93.7 KCLB

"Now I get to be part of the soundtrack for the place that raised me."

Ian Rambo Named Fredericksburg Radio Operations Manager

Ian Rambo becomes Connoisseur Media's new operations manager for Fredericksburg, Virginia. The veteran broadcaster won a 2024 NAB Marconi Award as operations manager. What We...

The Industry According To: Keith Dakin, Connoisseur Media

"Generic, boring radio will be the end of us. It is not Spotify."

Connoisseur Media Reshuffles Bay Area Programming Leadership

"They know how to put the right people in the right positions."

KBAY Bay Country Moves to 98.5 FM Officially

"The San Francisco Bay Area has long been underserved by a major country station, and we're ready to fill that void,"

Connoisseur Media Flips 98.5 to Bay Country Format

"Connoisseur is making two simultaneous bets here."

Kelly Ford Leaves 103.1 The Wolf Afternoon Host Role

"Ford has not publicly revealed her next destination"

Mary Lockrem Joins 98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Middays

Mary Lockrem has a new radio home. She joins 98.5 The Bull (KDES-FM) in Palm Springs as its midday host. What We Know: Connoisseur Media...

Connoisseur Media Sells KBAY Signal to K-Love for $2 Million

“We were approached about selling our frequency to K-Love, Inc. who want to expand their Christian offerings in the San Jose market with the addition of the 94.5 FM frequency. We found a way to do that but retain our KBAY-FM country format."

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Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brady Marks, 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

"I was taught a lot at the station, so I'm a big believer in it. I'm a product of it."