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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."

BYU AD: We Make Big 12 More Valuable To ESPN

"BYU is set to join the Big 12 in 2023. At that time, the Big 12 will become the only power conference with members in three time zones."

ESPN Signs CJ McCollum To Multi-Platform Deal

CJ McCollum isn't done playing in the NBA yet, but he is already set to begin his media career. The New Orleans Pelicans guard...

ESPN Announces Opening Weekend Slate On Conference Networks

The season is approaching and ESPN took the occasion to announce the opening weeks schedules for their the ACC Network, ACC Network and Longhorn Network.

Lee Fitting: We’re Lucky Bosses Threw Rules Out For ManningCast

"This was the next step in the evolution, and one that gained a lot of recognition because of the crew and Peyton and Eli.”

Joe Buck: ESPN Is Letting Us Set Tone For Monday Night Football

"It wasn’t well, you are at ESPN, you have to figure out how we do it."

Laura Rutledge Celebrates Chemistry Of NFL Live

"It is truly the absolute joy of my life to get their opinions and to sit with them every single day and hear what they have to say."

Could ESPN Spin-Off From Disney For Merger With EA Sports?

"EA Sports, the maker of popular sports video game franchises like the Madden and FIFA series, was near a deal with NBCUniversal for a merger. That fell apart due to a disagreement over the price and power structure of the new company."

Why Local Radio Would Benefit From Hosting An Annual Upfront

How many times have you heard this sentence uttered at conferences or in one of the trades; radio has to do a better job...

Stephen A. Smith Tells Dan Le Batard He Has No Problem With ESPN Aversion To Politics

"When you’re tuning into a sports network, it is not beyond the pale for the consumer to say ‘I expect to hear about sports,’ okay?”

Anatomy Of A Broadcaster: Jason Benetti

"Benetti is entertaining to watch. Whether you’re an old school follower of baseball and feel that batting average is still important, or a newer, metrics fan, he can appeal to you."

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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."