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The News/Talk Radio Industry Reacts to ABC News Radio Using Pre-Recorded Newscasts

"Cost-cutting isn't the issue that concerns me most. Transparency is."

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

The NFL Investigation by the Department of Justice Is Fueled by All the Wrong Reasons

"If the standard for an “anticompetitive” league is one that still delivers the overwhelming majority of its product for free, in local markets, on over-the-air television—then what exactly are we measuring? And more importantly, who are we protecting?"

Radio Has Unique Power in Product Placement

"The best radio integrations won’t feel like advertising at all. They will feel like part of the show—and that’s exactly what makes radio such a powerful platform for clients."

NFL Reportedly Being Investigated by US Department of Justice Over Anticompetitive Practices

"Federal officials are examining whether the league has used business practices that could limit competition and negatively impact consumers."

FCC Chair Brendan Carr: ‘Time for Change at CNN’ After Reporting on Iran

"Pushing out a hoax headline in such a sensitive national security moment as this requires accountability."

Brendan Carr Under Fire as Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell Question the FCC’s Nexstar-Tegna Decision

"The senators are demanding a response from Carr by April 13th."

Ted Cruz to Brendan Carr: Approval of Nexstar Media Group-TEGNA Deal ‘Raises Series Concerns’ About FCC

"Although you have indicated that a full Commission vote may still occur, the Commission has already approved the transaction on delegated authority, effectively determining the outcome."

Fox, Sinclair Follows NAB Public Comment to FCC on Sports Rights Moving To Streaming Platforms

"Moving more sports behind paywalls would increase consumer costs, price some consumers out of watching, and keep others in the dark."

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez: Nexstar/TEGNA Deal ‘Approved with No Full Commission Vote’

"The consequences of this rubber stamp approval will be felt in living rooms and newsrooms across the country, resulting in fewer voices, less competition, and higher costs for consumers.”

Nexstar Media Group Closes on Acquisition of TEGNA Following FCC Approval

"We are grateful to President Trump, Chairman Carr, and the DOJ for recognizing the dynamic forces shaping the media landscape and enabling this transaction to move forward.”

Senator Calls for FCC Chair Brendan Carr to Resign Following License Threats

"It is a stain on the FCC’s storied history, and you should resign.”

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"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

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"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."