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Fox News Leads MS NOW, CNN in 2nd Quarter YouTube Views

Every network on the list saw its numbers fall.

Marcellus Wiley Released, Denies Allegations Following Arrest Over Holiday Weekend

"I’m deeply grateful for the love, prayers, and concern for me and my itty bitties. Your support is fully appreciated. I completely and unequivocally deny these allegations, and I’m certain the truth will prevail."

Audio Podcasts Have Higher Trust Levels Than Video Podcasts, New Sounds Profitable Data Shows

Audio rates highest for being "accurate and factual" at 58%, edging out video's 55%.

97.1 The Drive Lands Rock Personality Lauren Elwell

Hubbard Radio Chicago has hired Lauren "Lern" Elwell as...

Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Praise HOT 97 Hire Of ‘The Kid Mero’

"The most perfect and apt phrase for me when it comes to this is a broken clock is right twice a day."

HOT 97 Names ‘The Kid Mero’ as New Morning Show Host Beginning January 13

"Hosting the morning show isn’t just a role—it’s a chance to honor that legacy while bringing something fresh to the airwaves."

Media Power Has Shifted from Corporations to Creators — and Won’t Be Going Back

"Before the org chart fully flips, this is your window."

The Passing of Pierre Robert Tops Barrett Media’s Top 5 Music Radio Stories of 2025

"Legends come and go in all industries, but the loss of Robert left a giant sized hole in the heart and soul of WMMR and the entire radio industry."

MediaCo Announces ‘HOT 97 News’ To Stream Nationwide Beginning January 2026

"The program will be hosted by Lana Harris and Ronndell Smith, with Million Connally-Cooper serving as producer. HOT 97 News will be broadcast and streamed nationally across all HOT 97 TV and digital platforms."

Ebro Darden: I Wouldn’t Do What Charlamagne tha God, Stephen A. Smith Have Done To Get Big Deals

"Listen, there were things that Charlamagne was willing to do that I would have never done. Never."

How You Say Goodbye on the Radio Matters More Than You Think

"Being sad, confused, concerned, angry, and emotional is natural when a job you love is going away. But part of a public job involves dealing with situations that are stressful and difficult."

HOT 97’s Funkmaster Flex: I’m Doing Mornings Beginning in 2029

With the departure of Ebro in the Morning on HOT 97, the question remains of who will replace the long-running show in the daypart....

’Twas the Night Before Christmas in Radio Land

"A holiday look at where radio stands today, and where the sleigh is headed in 2026."

Peter Rosenberg, Ebro Detail Emotions Of Exit From HOT 97

"The only thing that bugged me is the way it went down was just so classic radio"

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Marcellus Wiley Released, Denies Allegations Following Arrest Over Holiday Weekend

"I’m deeply grateful for the love, prayers, and concern for me and my itty bitties. Your support is fully appreciated. I completely and unequivocally deny these allegations, and I’m certain the truth will prevail."

Audio Podcasts Have Higher Trust Levels Than Video Podcasts, New Sounds Profitable Data Shows

Audio rates highest for being "accurate and factual" at 58%, edging out video's 55%.

97.1 The Drive Lands Rock Personality Lauren Elwell

Hubbard Radio Chicago has hired Lauren "Lern" Elwell as...

Federal News Network Reporter Jory Heckman Announces Exit

"Thanks to everyone I’ve spoken to over these past few years to make these stories possible."