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ESPN’s Troy Aikman Dilemma: Three Options Before the Super Bowl

"At some point, ESPN has to decide whether it wants the conversation surrounding its first Super Bowl to be about the broadcast it has assembled or the one it might be losing."

Why the 2026 Midterms Haven’t Inherited ‘The Podcast Election’ Label

"When we go back to 2024, Donald Trump was making lots of podcast appearances. That was easy to watch and monitor. It was very easy to compare his appearances with those of his opponent, Kamala Harris. That’s one of the reasons we’re probably not seeing as much hubbub about it this year.”

Steve & Gina Win CMA Honors by Simply Being Themselves

"In more than 20 years of working together, I can count on one hand the number of times we've truly disagreed."

If Rock Bands Were Halloween Candy, Who’s the Full-Size Bar?

"A great Candy Superhouse is like a great RockTernative music library. It’s loaded with king-sized hits like Snickers, Reese’s and Hershey’s. "

Brad Elliott Joins 95.1 The Wolf in Abilene

Community Broadcast Partners has added Brad Elliott as afternoon host at Country KABW "95.1 The Wolf" in Abilene, TX. Elliott is a familiar voice...

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."

CMA Names Brittany Schaffer as New CEO

"We met with an exceptional group of candidates, and we believe Brittany is exactly the leader to carry this organization into its next era."

Kevin Herring Steps Down as Co-President at Triple Tigers Records

Kevin Herring is stepping down as co-president of Triple Tigers Records, effective immediately. He will stay on as a strategic advisor, focusing on A&R...

It’s OK to Be Pro-America: Why Radio Should Embrace July 4th

"The timing of FIFA visitors coming to the USA as we celebrate our 250th birthday is perfect."

KSON’s Kimo Jensen on Longevity, Legacy, and Life After San Diego Radio

Most exits in the media business are, frankly, pretty messy. They happen abruptly on a random Tuesday, or they unfold quietly during a corporate...

Brandon Young Named PD and Morning Host at Star Country 95.9

"His previous Country format experience in nearby Longview gives him relevant regional context."

How Country Radio Is Turning Up the Volume for America’s 250th

"America's 250th birthday is pushing programmers to go bigger."

94.9 The Bull Announces Ashley Layfield, Corey Calhoun Hires

"Corey's experience across multiple markets, combined with his passion for Country music and audience engagement, makes him a perfect fit for afternoons on 94.9 The Bull"

Grand Ole Opry House Hosts Bill Cody Memorial Services Today

" Few venues carry more weight in Country music, and Cody helped shape what that stage represented for generations"

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Why the 2026 Midterms Haven’t Inherited ‘The Podcast Election’ Label

"When we go back to 2024, Donald Trump was making lots of podcast appearances. That was easy to watch and monitor. It was very easy to compare his appearances with those of his opponent, Kamala Harris. That’s one of the reasons we’re probably not seeing as much hubbub about it this year.”

Steve & Gina Win CMA Honors by Simply Being Themselves

"In more than 20 years of working together, I can count on one hand the number of times we've truly disagreed."

If Rock Bands Were Halloween Candy, Who’s the Full-Size Bar?

"A great Candy Superhouse is like a great RockTernative music library. It’s loaded with king-sized hits like Snickers, Reese’s and Hershey’s. "

Numeris Radio Local+ Explained: How Canada’s New Radio Measurement Really Works

“The role of modelling is not to replace measurement, but to enhance it. By extrapolating listening from Radio Local+ to virtual respondents, we can provide better insight into reach and frequency, resulting in better value for the radio industry.”