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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 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."

61st Annual ACM Awards Nominees For Country Radio Announced

Winners of the ACM Awards in the radio portion will be announced at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) on March 18th through 20th in Nashville.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Program Directors of 2025

"Eighty eight (88) Country program directors appeared on ballots submitted by our voters this year."

Phil’s Future Five: Why Taylor Swift Looks Ready For Another Smash Hit

Phil’s Future Five is me doing the work for you and finding records currently outside the Top 30 in their respective formats that are positioned to break.

Justin Hammons Joins KICK 104 In Rapid City

"Haugo Broadcasting has hired Hammons for a dual on-air role in Rapid City, placing the veteran broadcaster in afternoon drive on KICK 104 while also assigning him to middays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on sister station Hits 102.7."

CRS 2026 to Honor Jelly Roll With Artist Humanitarian Award, Expand Focus on Growth, Inclusion, and Mentorship

"The award, established in 1990, has recognized many of the format’s biggest stars."

Dave Thomas Named Program Director, Morning Host At 96.9FM WSIG

"Thomas has also been a regular on-air presence at WSIG, making the move a natural extension of his existing responsibilities within the cluster."

Turning Point USA ‘All-American Halftime Show’ Earns More Than 5 Million Viewers

Blake Neff, a producer for The Charlie Kirk Show, said on social media that "the audience kept going up throughout the competing show."

101.5 KNUE Afternoon Host Buddy Logan Exits

"To everyone who supported me, my family, and a little Texas and Red Dirt radio show that only a few believed could work in 2011, thank you.”

Turning Point USA Reveals Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett As Super Bowl Halftime Lineup

The country music stars will perform opposite the NFL's scheduled show from rapper Bad Bunny.

Shane Collins Takes Afternoons at K99.1FM in Dayton

Collins had been out of the radio business since exiting SummitMedia in February 2018.

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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."

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