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Paramount Skydance Acquisition Of Warner Bros. Discovery Reportedly Approved By Justice Department

"According to reporting by Politico, the DOJ approved the deal without requiring divestitures, behavioral remedies, or concessions."

FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

Big Country 104.9 Launches Yacht Big Country Weekend Format Shake-Up

"This is part of our dare to be different initiative that we hope all of radio will re-embrace,"

2026 Political Advertising to Reach Record $11.6 Billion, AdImpact Forecast Shows

The revised estimate would make the cycle the most expensive on record and represents a 4% increase compared to the 2024 presidential election.

Why Your Hot AC Station Should Be More Personality, Less Jukebox

"If a listener just wants music, they’re not coming to radio anymore"

One Year Later: Key Takeaways on Music Radio Coverage

Music radio isn’t just about playlists or ratings; it’s about culture, lifestyle, nostalgia, and personality.

Why Streaming Hits Don’t Always Equal Hot AC Radio Success

"Use the data, but don’t let it use you."

Matt Sneed Rises Above Life’s Rough Start to Make His Mark in Radio

"I'm proud of everything I've accomplished. So, I'm going to post about it because it helps me, and I hope somebody else reads it and it helps them.”

Hits on Horizon: New Songs to Consider Adding Across Different Radio Formats

My intention is to bring to you a few songs each week that I believe programmers, APDs, and Music Directors need to know about and possibly consider.

Barrett Media Adds New Contributors to Strengthen Music Radio and News Television Coverage

"Growing brands requires constant adjustments, and to make sure we continue making progress, I'm tweaking our strategy, and adding some firepower to our music radio and news television coverage."

Rob Miller Named ‘New 102.7’ New York Brand Manager

Miller succeeds Jim Ryan, who is stepping down as Senior Vice President of Programming of Audacy New York and Brand Manager of NEW 102.7 FM and WCBS-FM 101.1.

Jim Ryan is Focused on What’s Next, and Satisfied With His Run at Audacy New York

“I think as a day-to-day program director, I've achieved everything that I've hoped, wanted, could have dreamed to achieve."

Jim Ryan Is Stepping Down At Audacy New York

Ryan will leave the company in April to pursue his consultancy full-time.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 AC/Hot AC Radio Program Directors of 2024

"88 AC/Hot AC program directors received votes from our voters."

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FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

Big Country 104.9 Launches Yacht Big Country Weekend Format Shake-Up

"This is part of our dare to be different initiative that we hope all of radio will re-embrace,"

2026 Political Advertising to Reach Record $11.6 Billion, AdImpact Forecast Shows

The revised estimate would make the cycle the most expensive on record and represents a 4% increase compared to the 2024 presidential election.

Former MLB Broadcaster John Sanders Dies At 83

"Total respect for John, pro’s pro, good guy. Enjoyed being around him, I’d seen him most recently at Pitt games but I haven’t seen him for a couple of years. It’s just said, it’s all too soon, what a guy!"