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Bill Zito has devoted most of his work efforts to broadcast news since 1999. He made the career switch after serving a dozen years as a police officer on both coasts. Splitting the time between Radio and TV, he’s worked for ABC News and Fox News, News 12 New York , The Weather Channel and KIRO and KOMO in Seattle. He writes, edits and anchors for Audacy’s WTIC-AM in Hartford and lives in New England. You can find him on Twitter @BillZitoNEWS.
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Dave Levora’s Planet Is A Great Place to Be
“When I came here in 1995, I wrote my five-year plan in a notebook, and Step One was ‘Spend no more than 12 months in the Quad Cities,’”
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
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It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
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"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
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Bill Zito has devoted most of his work efforts to broadcast news since 1999. He made the career switch after serving a dozen years as a police officer on both coasts. Splitting the time between Radio and TV, he’s worked for ABC News and Fox News, News 12 New York , The Weather Channel and KIRO and KOMO in Seattle. He writes, edits and anchors for Audacy’s WTIC-AM in Hartford and lives in New England. You can find him on Twitter @BillZitoNEWS.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
Sports Radio
Sonny Smith Announces Retirement from Auburn Men’s Basketball Radio Analyst Position
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Costas was always a proud person, quite self-critical and constantly looking to adjust for the better.
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"I wondered if media executives consider what we're doing important. If we stopped covering the business and shut down tomorrow, how much would it matter?"
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Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
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Raw provides a recurring drama with an undercurrent of courage, loyalty, and morality.
News Radio
Clay Travis: ‘How is It Possible Any Person with a Functional Brain Still Trusts MSNBC?’
"How do you keep going back for more of this? They are wrong on EVERYTHING."
77 WABC Host Bo Snerdley: Rush Limbaugh Listeners Thought I Was a Ficitional Character
"At least once or twice a week I hear from someone who thought for many years that Bo Snerdley was a 'fictional' person."
News/Talk 1480 WLEA to Cease Operations Next Week
"The economy has been rough the past couple years and owning a radio station has its own set of challenges."
Bill Handel: News Outlets Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Make Election Calls on Landslide Races
"If there's going to be a landslide -- I mean a ridiculous landslide -- it can't be announced."
77 WABC Hosts Election Night Special With Rita Cosby and John Catsimatidis
The panel featured both sides of the political aisle in an effort to represent all New Yorkers, the station maintained.
News Columns
News Talk Radio Needs to Capture the New Young Diverse Men Coming to the Republican Party
Radio is always looking for ways to get younger, this audience can be key.
Dave Levora’s Planet Is A Great Place to Be
“When I came here in 1995, I wrote my five-year plan in a notebook, and Step One was ‘Spend no more than 12 months in the Quad Cities,’”
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
News Television
Face the Nation Continues Ratings Surge as CBS News Leads Sunday Show Ratings Battle
Face the Nation also led the coveted Adults 25-54 demographic.
Network and Cable News Coverage of 2024 Presidential Election Results Drops More Than 25% Compared to 2020
In the Persons 35-54 demographic, 11.4 million viewers tuned into the coverage.
Fox News Leads Broadcast and Cable TV During 2024 Election Night Coverage
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Fox News Anchor Martha MacCallum Shares Behind-The-Scenes Preparations for Election Night Coverage
"Best way to focus? Lots of water, no sugar, a workout in the AM."
NewsNation, Newsmax First Cable News Networks to Call 2024 Election for Donald Trump
At 1:22 AM ET on Wednesday, NewsNation officially became the first television network to project the 2024 presidential race had been won by the Republican nominee.
Music News
Shannon Renee Resigns From ‘105.1 The Bounce’ Following The Exit Of ‘Mean Jean’ Fremont
Renee joined 105.1 The Bounce in May 2021 after winning the “Bounce Big Break” competition.
Heather Jennings Joins ‘I Am Country 106.9’ Gainesville For Mornings
Gainesville has long been familiar territory for Jennings, who has dedicated over 20 years to the area as a multi-year broadcasting professional.
KROQ Announces Lineup For Almost Acoustic Christmas
This year's lineup includes performances by The Smashing Pumpkins, Beck, 311, Sublime, Jimmy Eat World, Franz Ferdinand, Royel Otis, AWOLNATION, The Linda Lindas, and bby.
Greg Beharrell Re-Signs With KLOS Los Angeles
YEA Networks’ Greg Beharrell Show will remain the evening program on Meruelo Media’s Classic Rock 95.5 KLOS in Los Angeles.
98.3 ‘The Vibe’ Des Moines Makes Lineup Changes
The station, which has operated without on-air personalities in midday and afternoon slots since it transitioned to Top in May 2021, is set to introduce two new voices.
Music Columns
News Talk Radio Needs to Capture the New Young Diverse Men Coming to the Republican Party
Radio is always looking for ways to get younger, this audience can be key.
Dave Levora’s Planet Is A Great Place to Be
“When I came here in 1995, I wrote my five-year plan in a notebook, and Step One was ‘Spend no more than 12 months in the Quad Cities,’”
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
Podcasting
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
News Podcasts Take Top 5 Spots as Dan Bongino, NPR Shows Continue Success in September Podtrac Rankings
In the Podtrac industry rankings, iHeart Audience Network and iHeartPodcasts took the top two spots for largest monthly audiences by group.
Bill Zito has devoted most of his work efforts to broadcast news since 1999. He made the career switch after serving a dozen years as a police officer on both coasts. Splitting the time between Radio and TV, he’s worked for ABC News and Fox News, News 12 New York , The Weather Channel and KIRO and KOMO in Seattle. He writes, edits and anchors for Audacy’s WTIC-AM in Hartford and lives in New England. You can find him on Twitter @BillZitoNEWS.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
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