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Mark Simone to Receive the Gold Standard in Broadcasting Award at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit presented by Point...

How Bob and Brian Built a Morning Show Dynasty at The Hog

"He gave us two orders. One, be funny. Two, don't piss off the clients,"

Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money

"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."

ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

Does Your News/Talk Radio Show Have the Right Podcasting Strategy?

If you're not doing these things, you're likely missing out on a sizeable portion of your potential audience.

Tyler Naylor Joins 94.7 WLS-FM Chicago For PM Drive

Naylor joins from New Orleans, where he spent 16 years programming B97 WEZB.

Westwood One/Cumulus Media Executive Collin Jones Elected as NAB Joint Board Chair

He takes over the chairmanship from Nexstar Media Group chairman and CEO Perry Sook, who will remain on the executive committee as immediate past joint board chair.

Cumulus Launches The Vibe 95.1 in Montgomery AL

Core artists include The Notorious B.I.G., Ginuwine, Aaliyah, 2Pac, Salt-N-Pepa, Missy Elliott, and Sir Mix-A-Lot.

Justin Schaflander Named VP/Market Manager Cumulus Atlanta

Schaflander rises from Vice President of Sales for Cumulus Atlanta and will report to Dave Milner, President, Operations, Cumulus Media.

What Is the Media Rating Council, and Why Does it Exist?

"Measurement suppliers don’t have to apply for MRC accreditation, but many on both sides of the table consider the double checkmarks a necessity to be a serious player."

Why Jeff Warshaw Believes the Time Was Right For Connossieur Media to Expand and Purchase Alpha Media

"I've been trying to make an acquisition for quite a while -- that's not a secret -- because we think that what we do is successful and vital to our communities."

Cumulus Media Posts 6.4% Revenue Decline in First Quarter of 2025

Net losses for Cumulus mounted during the window, as it finished the quarter with a loss of $32.4 million.

Rock 98.1 Flips To AC As ‘Abilene’s Feel-Good Station’

The station previously carried Rock 2.0. Now, with the switch to AC, the station is positioned as “Abilene’s Feel-Good Station.”

Cumulus Makes Format Changes Ahead Of Westwood One Changes

Cumulus Media is flipping station programming ahead of the discontinuation of the seven Westwood One formats.

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ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

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