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Cumulus Media Releases Statement On Greg Papa Departure From KNBR

"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Nielsen Names Julie Detraglia Head of Content and Strategic Insights

"Her ability to synthesize deep historical insights with current market dynamics will be a game-changer for how we deliver value to our clients in a constantly evolving landscape."

What Radio Stations Must Do Before AI Kills Their E-Blasts

For too many stations, their email newsletter is filled with a multitude of random items. Contests, appearances, sponsorships, and ads. They have minimal value for the consumer.

What a Radio Class at WKU Can Teach the Industry About Its Future

Your feedback will help me talk to the faculty about what can be improved in terms of turning out high-quality graduates ready to take on the media world.

SiriusXM, iHeartMedia Hold Merger Talks: Report

iHeartMedia owns more than 850 terrestrial radio stations. Meanwhile, SiriusXM currently has 33 million subscribers, according to its latest financial results.

The NFL Draft Mindset Rock Radio Programmers Need Right Now

Imagine if RockTernative radio was run like the Premier League. Where bottom-ranked stations didn't just have lower ratings, they were fighting to avoid being...

Why Radio Management Has Never Been More Stressful

Being a leader has never been easy. But in today's environment, it's become far more complex, demanding, emotionally stressing, and taxing than ever before....

Jacobs Media Techsurvey 2026: AM/FM Radio Listening Hits All-Time Low as Digital Surges to 44%

"Last year, broadcast was five points higher, and digital was five points lower. So there's been meaningful movement this year."

Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount Skydance Deal

While shareholders voted "overwhelmingly" to approve the deal on Thursday morning, they did not approve the executive compensation package.

The $65 Million Question: Can Podcasting Avoid Radio’s Mistakes?

The advertising money flowing into podcasting is real and it's remarkable. But it comes with a responsibility that the space can't afford to ignore.

Cox Media Group Names Jay Shannon Operations Manager in San Antonio

Shannon joins after spending more than 30 years programming stations in the Lone Star State.

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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."