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950 WIBX Morning Host Bill Keeler Exits After 13 Years

"Based on what I’ve seen happening throughout the radio industry nationwide, I knew a day like this could eventually come, although I certainly didn’t expect it to happen today."

Hubbard Names Declan Moore to Replace Joel Oxley at WTOP

"I’m energized by the opportunity to work with the talented teams here to build on those strengths and help these businesses continue to evolve and grow."

ESPN Reportedly Planning More Social Content for Unlimited Tier on App

"It allows us to think about the space holistically. We're agnostic to how fans end up subscribing to ESPN."

Spotify Authorizes $2.2 Billion Stock Repurchase Program

"The move follows Universal Music's recent $160 million share purchase."

The Big 12 Didn’t Land a Monster Deal — It Sold Its Soul for Peanuts

"The Big 12 may look back at this deal as necessary survival in a restructured college athletics landscape. Or it may look back at it as the moment it decided an energy drink was worth more than its soul."

33% View Stations With AI Voices Less Favorably, New Crowd React Media Data Shows

Although 44% of respondents expressed at least some level of positivity toward AI voices, that support didn't fully translate into favorable views of stations using the technology.

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%.

Political Ad Spending Outpacing Past Records, New AdImpact Data Shows

$449.7 million alone was spent in June, according to AdImpact.

How the FCC’s Quadrennial Review Could Reshape Radio Ownership Rules This Year

You're probably thinking, "Ed, why should I care about all that, especially after a holiday weekend?" Both the Quadrennial Report and the Communications Marketplace Report are due this year. It matters because these reports become the basis for changing the media ownership rules.

Chris Oliviero’s Risk-Taking Advice Is a Lesson for All of Radio

Taking a chance is almost always a good thing, even when it doesn't feel that way in the moment. So many people treat failure like the worst possible outcome.

Cox Media Group Names Danny Bortnick VP of Local Revenue and Client Growth

"Danny is a results-driven revenue leader with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and driving revenue growth across multiple platforms."

Nielsen Audio Diary Ratings on Accreditation Hiatus with MRC

"Your day-to-day ability to transact on Nielsen currency remains completely unchanged, and this hiatus has no impact on our PPM services for Audio or TV."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

News/Talk Radio Can’t Afford to Treat Digital as an Afterthought Anymore

The shift to digital isn't some looming threat anymore — it already happened, and a lot of the format missed the boat. Now stations need to swim to catch up.

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Hubbard Names Declan Moore to Replace Joel Oxley at WTOP

"I’m energized by the opportunity to work with the talented teams here to build on those strengths and help these businesses continue to evolve and grow."

ESPN Reportedly Planning More Social Content for Unlimited Tier on App

"It allows us to think about the space holistically. We're agnostic to how fans end up subscribing to ESPN."

Spotify Authorizes $2.2 Billion Stock Repurchase Program

"The move follows Universal Music's recent $160 million share purchase."

Tino Cochino Radio Joins KBXT 101.9 College Station

"Being from Texas, it always feels special to welcome new Texas affiliates,"