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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."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

"Ninety percent of the ideas will end up on the floor. But some won't."

FCC Issues Advisory Regarding Airplay And Free Performances

Blackburn has alleged a “forced quid pro quo” for the shows often used for charity shows or radio station events.

FCC Launches Investigation into KCBS After Host Reveals Details of ICE Agents in Area

"The FCC will hold broadcasters accountable for complying with their public interest obligations."

New FCC Chair Brendan Carr Tells Fox News: ‘Status Quo’ Around ‘Legacy Media Needs to Change’

"Jeff Bezos just recently did an op-ed where he said that Americans don't trust the news media. He said now they're the least trusted of all. And I think he's speaking a lot of truth there."

NAB Commends Brendan Carr After Appointment as FCC Chairman

"We are excited to continue our work with the chairman-designate to level the playing field and remove regulatory barriers that impede investment in local broadcast newsrooms."

The End of the Print Newspaper, And the Value of Change

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NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt After Donald Trump Calls for Broadcast Licenses to Be Revoked: ‘Threat Undermines Basic Freedom’ of 1st Amendment

“From our country’s beginning, the right of the press to challenge the government, root out corruption, and speak freely without fear of recrimination has been central to our democracy."

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Addresses Calls For Station License Revocation

The ex-president's statements, driven by political motives, led Rosenworcel to emphasize the significance of upholding free speech as protected by the First Amendment.

FCC Chair Visits Asheville North Carolina Following Hurricane Helene

“The area where Helene left her mark was especially broad and includes mountainous communities like those in western North Carolina that do not regularly see these kinds of storms,”

FCC Approves Audacy Bankruptcy Restructuring; David Field and Existing Management Team Continue to Lead Company

As part of the restructuring, Audacy was given a temporary waiver to exceed the limit on foreign investment, which is currently set at 25%.

FCC Drops Big Fines On Miami And New York Area Pirate Operators

Earlier this year, the six pirates were issued Notices of Apparent Liability, but they failed to respond.

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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."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

"Ninety percent of the ideas will end up on the floor. But some won't."

Women In Radio’s Meaghan Taylor on Mentorship vs. Sponsorship in Radio

"A sponsor is the person who walks into a room you're not in and talks openly about you. That's what moves careers."