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Meet the Leaders: Chad Lopez, President 77 WABC/Red Apple Media

"For an AM station, whenever anyone walks in, they say, “Wow, I can’t believe this is WABC.” It seems like a TV, radio, and media company ... About 65% of our staff is 30 and younger, which is incredible for an all-news station. I think that’s how we’ve adjusted to what’s going on with media in the market."

Charles Davis Looks to Build His Own Legacy Replacing Gary Danielson at CBS

"Our chemistry comes from his goodness as a human being. The same goes for Jenny Dell and the rest of this CBS Sports crew. I could not have had a better welcome to this team."

The Industry According to: Steve Jones, Skyview Networks

"I invested because I believe radio has durable strengths, and because a focused private company can move quickly enough to turn those strengths into growth."

Does the End of Intentional Talk Signal a Bigger Change Coming to MLB Network

"Programs come and go in sports media, but some leave a mark that outlasts their time on the air. Intentional Talk may be signing off for the final time, but it will never be forgotten by the baseball fans who made it part of their daily routine."

Country Radio Hall of Fame 2026 Class Recognized Officially

"Every single one of these eight honorees proves that country radio is alive and well."

Radio Legends and Tomorrow’s Stars Agree on What Saves the Country Format

"Local radio wins when it feels ALIVE. The magic isn't the music anymore — everybody has the music."

Bill Cody Dead: WSM Nashville Loses Iconic Morning Voice

"Bill Cody was one of country radio's most enduring voices"

2026 Country Radio Hall of Fame Honorees Unveiled

"This year’s class features three honorees in the On-Air Personality category — Chris Carr, Michael J and Rick Jackson — along with four inductees in the Radio category: Marci Braun, Phil Hunt, Bruce Logan and John Marks."

Rowdy Yates Plots Free Christmas Specials For Country Radio Stations

For the first time, he'll produce "Rowdy on the Rise", his daily morning show, as a free program for stations seeking content in morning drive as hosts take time off around the nation.

650 WSM Launches Streaming Channel Honoring Country Icons

The Legends of Country Radio channel aims to honor the influential voices and music that have shaped the legacy of Country radio.

Tom Mailey Is Retiring At New Country 105.1 Sacramento

Mailey has been part of the “Pat, Tom & Cody” since 1992.

Steel City Promotes Three Managers In Kansas City

Dale Carter, Steve Serrano and Cherie Ramirez have all received promotions at Steel City Media’s Kansas City cluster.

97.5 WOKQ Portsmouth’s Ginny Rogers Brophey To Retire

Longtime New England Country personality and Country 97.5 WOKQ Portsmouth, NH Brand Manager Ginny Rogers Brophey will retire at the end of August.

Whitney Allen Brings Everyone To Country’s Big Tent Party

The defining moment was when Allen heard another radio personality who, according to her, sounded like she wanted to steal your boyfriend.

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Charles Davis Looks to Build His Own Legacy Replacing Gary Danielson at CBS

"Our chemistry comes from his goodness as a human being. The same goes for Jenny Dell and the rest of this CBS Sports crew. I could not have had a better welcome to this team."

The Industry According to: Steve Jones, Skyview Networks

"I invested because I believe radio has durable strengths, and because a focused private company can move quickly enough to turn those strengths into growth."

Does the End of Intentional Talk Signal a Bigger Change Coming to MLB Network

"Programs come and go in sports media, but some leave a mark that outlasts their time on the air. Intentional Talk may be signing off for the final time, but it will never be forgotten by the baseball fans who made it part of their daily routine."

Inside Liz Claman’s New Friday Night Show on Fox Business Network

“Just looking backwards helps nobody. Things have already happened. By Friday, you’ve got a week’s worth of market moves, big corporate bets, surprises, some spectacular missteps and real issues with the markets, which we saw starting around Tuesday and Wednesday. It even goes back to Monday, and there are reasons for that.”