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Karl Ravech: “Surreal” To Be Reading About Being Laid Off By ESPN

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"I certainly have literally no ill will to a company that's provided me with a life that has that has exceeded any expectation I had coming out of Needham High School or Ithaca College."

Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

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"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

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"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

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"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

Scotty Kay Expands to KSON San Diego Afternoons

Music David Hill David Hill -
Scotty Kay is adding another market to his afternoon lineup. The Audacy Country host is expanding to 103.7 KSON San Diego starting Monday. What We...

Country Radio’s Super Bowl: How to Actually Win the Summer Concert Season

Columns Kevin Callahan Kevin Callahan -
"These aren't just concerts; they are massive cultural moments for our audience."

3 Reasons Country Radio Is Losing the Audience Engagement War

Columns Kevin Callahan Kevin Callahan -
"We have a massive opportunity in front of us. Why? Because the bar for authenticity, storytelling, and audience engagement has been set remarkably low."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Shows of 2025

2025 Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"Two hundred and thirty three (233) Country radio shows appeared on ballots submitted by our voters this year."

Kimo Jensen Announces Retirement From 103.7 KSON

Music BMM Staff BMM Staff -
"Jensen, widely known to listeners as “the Smilin’ Hawaiian,” announced he will retire in mid-June and relocate to Italy with his wife."

Backstage Country’s Elaina Smith: Ask For Forgiveness, Not Permission

Features Charese Fruge Charese Fruge -
“I may have gotten in a little trouble in the beginning, but it was one of those ‘ask for forgiveness, not permission’ situations that actually turned out great,” she says.

Scotty McCreery and KSON’s ‘John & Tammy’ Team Up To Help San Diego Kid

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John Flint and Tammy Lee heard that Liam Rade was trying to earn money to buy a dirt bike when his lemonade stand was robbed by someone in a pickup that took his money and took off.

Lainey Wilson Is Audacy’s First ‘On The Record’ Country Artist

Radio BMM Staff BMM Staff -
This event marks the first time a Country artist has participated in Audacy's new national album release franchise, which promotes the latest work from major music stars.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Scott Roddy, KSON, San Diego

20 Brands in 20 Days Jeff Lynn Jeff Lynn -
I hear this frequently. Well, it sounds like a small market, but our listeners aren't going. I live in San Diego, so radio shouldn’t be doing this.

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Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

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"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

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"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

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"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

ESPN’s Troy Aikman: Every Broadcaster Has A Conflict On Interest

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"I have friendships every week that I call a game. Whether it's a head coach, an offensive coordinator, or a player. So, I would argue that every broadcaster has a conflict when they're calling a game."