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Why Profanity Standards Are Due for Change in Sports Broadcasting

"The media landscape, audience, and definition of what is considered offensive or profane has changed. Yet broadcast radio and television remain bound by standards created for a media environment that no longer exists."

Why Miranda Khan Traded TV for Afternoons on KCMO Talk Radio

"In TV, it moves so quickly. In radio, it's more casual and laid back. It's not 30-second sound bites. You can sit and have a conversation."

The Eagles at The Sphere Proves the Classic Hits Format Still Dominates

"Songs that are 50 years old are now suddenly favorites of people much younger."

How Joe Giglio Took Philadelphia Sports’ Best “What If” Questions From 94WIP Into His First Book

"There are 25 different ‘what if’ moments in the book. Five to seven immediately came to mind. Others I had to go back and think, ‘People aren’t thinking about this,’ but something happened along the way that would have changed a lot about Philadelphia sports."

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."

Q99.7 Announces ‘The Q Morning Crew’ Debut Monday Following ‘The Bert Show’ Retirement

"Joe, DK and Cort are each set up to play to their proven strengths. This cast is ready for prime time."

Cumulus Media Elevates Darlene Park to Regional VP, Central Indiana

"Together, we will continue advancing our strategic priorities while delivering compelling content and meaningful results for our clients."

Westwood One, Cumulus Extend Audio Rights Deal With NCAA

"This renewed agreement reflects the unmatched reach of Westwood One’s audio network and our shared commitment to elevating the championship experience for athletes, schools, and listeners everywhere."

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 Radio Can Learn From the Global Journey of Brian Thomas’ Success

"Reinvention in our business is far from a detour. Instead, we should treat reinvention as part of our ongoing professional growth."

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."

Westwood One Announces Broadcast Plans for 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament

"Westwood One will again serve as the national audio home of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, delivering play-by-play coverage of every game throughout the 2026 tournament as part of its long-running partnership with the NCAA."

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Welcomes Murphy, Sam & Jodi, Tim Roberts, Steve Salhany, James Kurdziel and Devin Steel

We are three and a half months away from hosting one of the media industry's most important conferences. The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit...

Why Drake Toll Is Sports Radio’s Most Unconventional Rising Star With Westwood One Sports

"Success is defined by community. It’s not ad revenue, social media clicks, or pay for play insights. It’s community. To me in my personal life, I know that success for me is rooted in community."

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Why Miranda Khan Traded TV for Afternoons on KCMO Talk Radio

"In TV, it moves so quickly. In radio, it's more casual and laid back. It's not 30-second sound bites. You can sit and have a conversation."

The Eagles at The Sphere Proves the Classic Hits Format Still Dominates

"Songs that are 50 years old are now suddenly favorites of people much younger."

How Joe Giglio Took Philadelphia Sports’ Best “What If” Questions From 94WIP Into His First Book

"There are 25 different ‘what if’ moments in the book. Five to seven immediately came to mind. Others I had to go back and think, ‘People aren’t thinking about this,’ but something happened along the way that would have changed a lot about Philadelphia sports."

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