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Derek Papa on KNBR Cutting Greg Papa, Greg Silver: “I Do Not Support These Moves Whatsoever”

"I'm in this business is because of him. This past off season was hell. It's been well documented. I didn't know when he was coming back on the mic, and I wanted him to dictate that himself."

Worldwide News Network Launches Weekend Business Reports, WTOP First Affiliate

“WWNN is not simply filling the gap left by the demise of the CBS Radio Network. We’re building something stronger and more relevant for today’s audience."

Forever Media Sells Froggy 104.3 WOGI to Family Life

"Nonprofit radio ownership continues fragmenting the commercial landscape in mid-sized markets"

Magnum Media Buys 3 Wisconsin Stations

“In June, when my Dad was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, he spoke in the video about WCOW being the very first radio station he was ever in at age 4."

For Bobby Bones, Taking Care Of ‘The Bobby Bones Show’ Is Priority #1

"The driver of it all is the 'Bobby Bones Show.' Without that being at a hundred percent, nothing else happens. I also still know that and have to never reprioritize because that's the number one focus."

CRS 2025: Day 1 Takeaways

“Here are some of the notable items from the first day of the Country Radio Seminar.”

Jenny Matthews Steps Down From Q104 Kansas City Morning Show

She has been hosting mornings solo since Todd Nixon's departure last December. The market veteran had been with Q104 since October 2019.

Countdown To CRS 2025: RJ Curtis, CRB Executive Director

The constant message was the educational part; the things that we can bring to attendees that they can take back to the radio station are critical, and the planning and the preparation and strategy behind each session is such that it's useful and it's applicable almost immediately

Elaina Smith To Take Over Hosting Role For Backstage Country

She takes a co-host spot with Country star Riley Green on February 17.

‘Honky Tonkin With Big D & Bubba’ Is A Labor Of Love

“Amarillo was our first affiliate. “Now we are on 100 plus radio stations plus the official Country morning show of the United States military on Armed Forces Radio.”

Ben Beaulieu Upped To Music Director/PM Drive At WKLB Boston

“This incredible opportunity means the world to me because I grew up listening to this station – it’s been the soundtrack to so many moments in my life."

Midwest Country Brand Strategist Tom Baldrica To Retire

"I am retiring from a full-time job, but I am not finished creating. I've got a few things up my sleeve and I'm always willing to talk about an interesting project.

Charlie Cook Reflects On A 54 Year Career and the State of Country Radio

“So, my first thing would be don't retire. And I don't mean that 100%, but I will say that I miss the cowboys, but I don't miss the rodeo."

Westwood One To Debut ‘Country Nights Live with Bev Rainey’

Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has announced the upcoming launch of a new nighttime Country music radio show “Country Nights Live with Bev Rainey.”

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Worldwide News Network Launches Weekend Business Reports, WTOP First Affiliate

“WWNN is not simply filling the gap left by the demise of the CBS Radio Network. We’re building something stronger and more relevant for today’s audience."

Forever Media Sells Froggy 104.3 WOGI to Family Life

"Nonprofit radio ownership continues fragmenting the commercial landscape in mid-sized markets"

Magnum Media Buys 3 Wisconsin Stations

“In June, when my Dad was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, he spoke in the video about WCOW being the very first radio station he was ever in at age 4."

Disney Absorbs TikTok Creators Into Streaming Strategy Push

"The best storytellers are fans first—that has always been true at Disney, and today, fans are celebrating our stories in entirely new ways."