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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

CNN Names Choire Sicha as Senior Vice President of Features Editorial

Choire Sicha will begin his duties at CNN on Monday, May 19th.

CNN Adds Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel as Senior Political and Global Affairs Commentator

Most recently, Rahm Emanuel worked as the United States Ambassador to Japan for the Biden administration.

CNN Launches Chance Encounters Podcast Hosted by Francesca Street

CNN, under the direction of CEO Mark Thompson, has made digital media efforts a priority, including the podcasting space.

CNN Sets New Daily Lineup Featuring Changes for Jake Tapper, Wolf Blitzer, Audie Cornish, and Kasie Hunt

The network's primetime lineup -- featuring Erin Burnett, Anderson Cooper, Kaitlan Collins, and Abby Phillip -- remains unchanged.

CNN to Eliminate 6% of Workforce, Start New Streaming Service in Restructuring

CEO Mark Thompson said that CNN will "continue to have a strong presence on Max," despite the launch of its own service.

CNN Eyes Wolf Blitzer for Morning Role Which Would Move Jim Acosta to Overnights

Wolf Blitzer has hosted an afternoon show at CNN since 2005.

Chris Wallace Leaving CNN With Eye on Independent Digital Future

“This is the first time in 55 years I‘ve been between jobs. I am actually excited and liberated by that.”

CNN Officially Enacts Paywall for Heaviest Digital Users

The network is now asking some visitors to pay $3.99 per month for access to its digital news products.

CNN to Debut Paywall for News Content Next Month

CNN is utilizing a similar approach that The Times and many other news outlets feature.

CNN CEO Mark Thompson: We Wanted to Return Debates to ‘Simple, Classical Format’

“Much of the reaction of the public, the rest of the media, and other politicians is going to depend on President Trump and President Biden, who are the stars of the show.”

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Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."