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Kayla Hanley Exits WCOL Columbus After Fourteen Years

"I've been given a job opportunity to be home with my girls"

Aaron Rodgers Critical of ‘Network’ Coverage Of Dianna Russini, Vaccination Controversies During Pat McAfee Show Appearance

"What are the networks doing? You have literally an individual that maybe used to work at ESPN that covers our league at the highest level. And there's a major scandal, and it's just like nobody can fu**ing talk about it. What are we doing?"

MS NOW Announces Launch Date, Name for New Show Hosted by Peter Alexander

"With the midterm elections quickly approaching and the race for the White House beginning to take shape the day after, we are well-positioned to play a leading role in covering the stories, issues, and campaigns that will define the years ahead.”

Beasley Media Group Sells Stations in Charlotte, Las Vegas to EMF

"These transactions reflect our continued commitment to strategically managing our portfolio while preserving the outstanding local brands and personalities our audiences know and love."

AM/FM Radio Most Trusted News Source, New Survey Shows

Podcasts saw the biggest jump, elevating from 27% in 2020 to 47% in 2024.

News Media Reacts to Facebook, Instagram Going Down

Many in the news media world took to X to share their displeasure with the development, while others joked they were worried their pages had been hacked.

Presidential Ad Spending Slowing Due to Uncompetitive Primary Season

“Looking ahead to future primaries, there appears to be a lull in Presidential spending.”

After Changes to Apple Podcasts Metrics, Some Shows Have Seen Audience Losses of 20%

This American Life previously featured 4.5 million listeners per week. The podcast now sees an audience of 3.5 million due to the changes.

Former ESPN President John Skipper After Paramount/WBD Talks Dissolve: ‘There Still Has to Be Consolidation’

"It's a game of musical chairs and they're not going to be enough chairs for all the companies that exist right now to make significant profits."

iHeartMedia Names Taylor Jukes Senior Vice President of Programming in San Diego

She moves to San Diego after serving as Program Director of Miami CHR station Y100.

AM/FM Radio Still Dominates Rural Areas, New Edison Report Shows

In rural areas, 43% of time spent with audio was with AM/FM radio, compared to 36% for suburban and 34% for urban dwellers.

iHeartMedia Revenue Dropped 4% in 2023, Podcast Revenue Up 14%

“We expect to see a significant year-over-year improvement in our 2024 financial performance, supported by our ongoing efficiency efforts and what is anticipated to be a record-setting political advertising year.”

NAB Plots ‘First of Its Kind’ Welcome Session for Upcoming NAB Show

"This year's NAB Show Welcome will be an unparalleled and exciting experience for the NAB Show community."

Report: Radio Revenue Dropped 1.5% to $15B in 2023

“The radio station business has been challenged to remain relevant and part of national ad budgets, although it is still relatively strong in the local ad markets.”

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Aaron Rodgers Critical of ‘Network’ Coverage Of Dianna Russini, Vaccination Controversies During Pat McAfee Show Appearance

"What are the networks doing? You have literally an individual that maybe used to work at ESPN that covers our league at the highest level. And there's a major scandal, and it's just like nobody can fu**ing talk about it. What are we doing?"

MS NOW Announces Launch Date, Name for New Show Hosted by Peter Alexander

"With the midterm elections quickly approaching and the race for the White House beginning to take shape the day after, we are well-positioned to play a leading role in covering the stories, issues, and campaigns that will define the years ahead.”

Beasley Media Group Sells Stations in Charlotte, Las Vegas to EMF

"These transactions reflect our continued commitment to strategically managing our portfolio while preserving the outstanding local brands and personalities our audiences know and love."

Audacy Partners With Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Football Happy Hour Podcast

"I took a lot of meetings, but Audacy's reach and expertise in sports audio make them the perfect partner to help us keep that consistency and keep growing this show for years to come."