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NFL Faces New Trial Over $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict

The ruling represents another setback for the NFL as it defends its Sunday Ticket distribution model.

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

I’ve Been a Music Tourist for Years. I Just Didn’t Know What to Call It.

A couple of years ago, my family and I decided we needed to do something special. Taylor Swift was touring, and honestly, we wanted...

Emerging Artists Get Festival Shot via TikTok Music Competition

"I'm excited to help spotlight an artist for this rare chance,"

Cassette Comeback Defies Digital Music Streaming Dominance

"In a culture built around infinite, frictionless content, that kind of deliberate attention has become rare enough to feel almost radical."

The Industry According To: Chip Ruggieri, Chipster PR

"Rock and roll is alive and well. I'm excited to see where it goes next."

Streaming Growth Accelerates Globally: Music Genre Landscape Transforms Dramatically

A new study released by Luminate Data. Global audio streams jumped 9.8% in H1 2026. Meanwhile, K-pop and older catalog catalyzed unexpected CD momentum. What...

Spotify’s Explicit Music Drop Reveals a Bigger Shift for Radio

One statistic caught my attention this week, and it had nothing to do with radio. According to a recent Digital Music News report, just 13%...

Radio Not Playing Bad Bunny is Bad Programming

"I don’t believe programmers are ignorant. I don’t believe they’re arrogant. But I do think some are trapped inside systems built for a different era."

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."