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Cumulus Media Releases Statement On Greg Papa Departure From KNBR

"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Stephen A. Smith, Suzanne Scott, Wolf Blitzer Members of 34th Annual Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame

The gala to honor the new class will be held at the Ziefgeld Ballroom in New York City on Tuesday, September 29th.

Tim Brando Signs Extension With FOX Sports

"They didn’t have to move this quickly. My deal wasn’t up until August, but they reached out right away. I’m extremely grateful."

Craig Carton: Women’s College Basketball Tournament Should Not Occur During Men’s Tournament To Increase Exposure

"Baseball's already started. The men are playing. I got the NBA in the final weekend after that season. It's just too much going on for me to tell my wife and family, nah, daddy's got to watch women play basketball."

Dan Le Batard Accuses Giannis Antetokounmpo Agency of Using ESPN’s Shams Charania To Spin Narrative

"What I'm telling you is this is an orchestrated thing. Giannis still has the commercials. Let's go protect all this. Shams, go write this story."

ESPN Expanding on Disney+ Across Europe and Asia Pacific Countries

"This launch builds on the strong engagement we’ve already seen from sports fans on Disney+."

ESPN Layoffs Reportedly Expected Following Decline in Revenue

"The cuts are expected to impact primarily off-camera roles, signaling a continued focus on streamlining internal operations rather than making on-air changes."

Pat McAfee’s WWE Wrestlemania Role Creates Content Approach Dilemma for ESPN

"ESPN now has a decision to make. Lean all the way in and risk alienating part of its audience. Or show restraint—and protect the integrity of the platform that made this partnership valuable in the first place."

Stephen A. Smith: Dan Orlovsky Won’t Remain At ESPN “Much Longer”

"I’ll say this on national television to the bosses at ESPN. We need to cherish the people that we have."

ESPN Streaming First Season Of Rock League, Curling’s First Professional League

"Coming off the 2026 Winter Olympics, the timing couldn’t be better for the launch of the sport’s first professional league. ESPN+ allows Rock League to grow its audience in America while delivering an optimal viewing experience."

WEEI’s Jermaine Wiggins: ESPN’s Troy Aikman Took Miami Dolphins Role To Take Shot At Dallas Cowboys

"For Troy Aikman, it’s not about the money. It's about he gets to walk around with the bragging rights to say you [Dallas Cowboys] should have did this for me."

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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."