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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."

Andy Schuon Named CEO of Academy of Country Music

"ACM needs a forward-thinking leader to match that momentum."

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro Notes “Difficult Decisions” as Network Begins Layoffs

"We had to make some difficult decisions about job impacts that we will be communicating today."

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

Coleman Insights and Partners Launch Validate Audio Attribution Platform for U.S. Radio Stations

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Former WCBS 880 Anchor Brigitte Quinn Joining 600 WICC in Bridgeport For New Show

"I’m delighted to be joining such a great news/talk radio station."

95.9 The Fox Southport, CT Flips To News Talk Simulcast

In the week leading up to and through Labor Day, WFOX aired a "History of Alternative Rock" feature.

Local Daily Media Acquires Two Stations From Connoisseur Media

Local Daily Media has agreed to purchase Country WFRE (99.9 Free Country) and News/Talk 930 WFMD/Fredrick, MD. from Connoisseur Media.

Kelly Ford Grabs PM Drive at 103.1 The Wolf/Long Island

, "I'm beyond thrilled to return to the NY market at 103.1 The Wolf. I know first-hand that Long Island Country listeners have a passion for the genre that is unmatched anywhere in the country.”

Radio Groups Asking FCC For Ownership Deregulation

“No radio station in any market has more than 1% of the local advertising market share – while Google, Facebook, and Amazon divide more than half of that local revenue and provide no local service.”

8 Radio Companies Ask FCC To Eliminate Ownership Caps

"The executives collectively urge the FCC to remove the antiquated regulatory barriers hindering radio's ability to compete in the modern market."

Saga Communications Rebuffs Unsolicited Takeover Offer

The first offer, according to Saga, was a "cash buyout in the range of $30-$33 per share for all outstanding shares of Saga common stock".

Report: Cumulus Media Rejects Second Offer From Jeff Warshaw

In May, Warshaw sought to buy the company for $1.5 billion but that attempt was rebuffed by the company’s board.

Cumulus Media Rejects Jeff Warshaw’s Offer

"Berner said Cumulus remains open to any other offers that may "drive superior shareholder value.""

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Andy Schuon Named CEO of Academy of Country Music

"ACM needs a forward-thinking leader to match that momentum."

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro Notes “Difficult Decisions” as Network Begins Layoffs

"We had to make some difficult decisions about job impacts that we will be communicating today."

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

Bill Handel: We’ve Lost 65% of Our AM Radio Audience on KFI in Past Decade

"And if you look at revenue, revenue has just collapsed."