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Meet The Leaders: Dan Granger, CEO, Oxford Road

"The North Star is to honor the relationship between audience and creator. If we’re going to tap into that commercially, we need to respect that foundation and not cheapen it just to try to push stuff out in a more efficient way, or to substitute."

The Industry According to: Fred Jacobs, Jacobs Media

"The industry may be past its prime, along with other legacy media like print, over-the-air TV and cable. But it's not on death row either."

Richie Incognito Is Building His Own Lane in Football Media

"With football, we wanted to ride the roller coaster and let football lead the way. Let the film lead the way. We're not coming up with crazy hot takes. What we will give is informed opinion on where your team is and can get better."

Why Tony Katz Isn’t Putting All His Eggs in the YouTube Basket

"If you ask me, am I recreating my financial future with this? The answer is no. If you ask me, is it clear that I'm reaching people who I wasn't reaching before because I have more content out there? The answer is yes."

Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Completing Restructuring

The company has also appointed a new Board of Directors as it transitions to private ownership. However, its existing management team will remain in place.

Cumulus Media Wins Court Approval for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Extension

The company now has until October 30th to file a reorganization plan and until December 29th to solicit acceptances.

Cumulus Receives Approval for Bankruptcy Restructuring

As part of the plan, the company will go private with its debt holders converting that debt into equity in the organization.

Cumulus Media Reports 10% Revenue Decline During 2025

"Looking ahead, we remain focused on building on the core strengths of the Company to maximize value."

Cumulus Media Reaches Agreement to Keep Mary Berner as CEO Post-Bankruptcy

Berner's base salary is set at $1.25 million annually, with a target bonus equal to 100% of her salary and a maximum payout of up to 200% depending on performance.

Radio Can Remain Relevant Through An Industry-Wide Personality Power Play

"While large, heavily leveraged groups struggle under debt, medium and smaller markets continue to thrive and serve their communities."

Cumulus Lawsuit Against Nielsen Due to Bankruptcy Filing

U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas issued the order Wednesday, ruling that the case must be paused under federal bankruptcy law.

What Advice News/Talk Radio PDs Would Give Cumulus Counterparts Following Bankruptcy Announcement

"It feels wrong to say 'just keep your head down and do what you always do,' but I would say just keep your head down and do what you always do."

What Does the Future Hold for Cumulus Following Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?

For employees, competitors, and industry watchers, the first reaction is understandable. Bankruptcy carries a stigma that’s hard to shake. In most industries, it historically meant failure and liquidation.

Cumulus Files for Prepackaged Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

"It became clear that Cumulus’s remaining debt burden limited our ability to fully realize the Company’s potential, and this agreement represents a major step forward."

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The Industry According to: Fred Jacobs, Jacobs Media

"The industry may be past its prime, along with other legacy media like print, over-the-air TV and cable. But it's not on death row either."

Richie Incognito Is Building His Own Lane in Football Media

"With football, we wanted to ride the roller coaster and let football lead the way. Let the film lead the way. We're not coming up with crazy hot takes. What we will give is informed opinion on where your team is and can get better."

Why Tony Katz Isn’t Putting All His Eggs in the YouTube Basket

"If you ask me, am I recreating my financial future with this? The answer is no. If you ask me, is it clear that I'm reaching people who I wasn't reaching before because I have more content out there? The answer is yes."

Is Sports Media’s Dallas Cowboys Obsession Finally Starting To Backfire

"When talent starts publicly pushing back against the direction, narrative and formula that executives have relied on for years, perhaps it's time for those executives to listen."