Here's the hard truth: CBS News Radio didn't die of natural causes. It died of malpractice. A fundamental misunderstanding of its value — and its role in the greater media ecosystem — is what killed it.
"WMAL is the most influential news/talk radio station in the country. An opportunity to contribute here and with this amazing team is one that I could not pass up."
Fox News Audio Senior Vice President John Sylvester isn't interested in talking about survival. As CBS News Radio shutters operations, Sylvester sees the situation...
Its portfolio includes properties that reach tens of millions of listeners. That infrastructure doesn't just super serve music fans or sports bettors — it's tailor-made for talk.
"This is about me believing in both Skyview and the industry. And really wanting to create the greatest opportunity that I can for my employees and also my business partners."
"I think as an industry we have to continue to alert consumers, commercial partners, sports partners, and everyone who consumes sports media about the power of sports audio."