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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."

What Ebro Leaving HOT 97 Has Already Proven

Months later, the bigger story is not that the show ended. It’s that Ebro turned years of radio trust into an owned digital business.

The TikTok Jock: How Josh ‘Bru’ Brubaker Bridges Radio and Social Media

"When all those things come together, it just works so well. I've learned that usually a piece of content or a story that works on the radio will work on social media."

The Industry According To….Woody, Premiere Networks

"I don’t believe in “local for the sake of being local.” Just because it’s local doesn’t mean it’s interesting."

Steve Shannon Announces Departure From 97ZOK After 31 Years

"It is true that my last two days on ZOK are Monday and Tuesday, but I’m not retiring."

Why Rock Radio Needs to Stop Ghosting The Audience

Just because a brand has a table — a website, app, and social pages accessible on phones — it doesn't mean they're really meeting the audience on their turf.

99.1 WQIK Names Casey Carter Program Director, Heath West Afternoon Host

“We’re thrilled to welcome Casey to the WQIK team and we look forward to her bringing new ideas, energy and perspectives that will spark exciting growth and great collaboration.”

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Welcomes Andie Summers, Anna Zap and Sean Copeland

"Today, I’m thrilled to add three more talented professionals to our music radio lineup."

Why Artists Like Taylor Swift Prove Record Labels Still Need Radio

Radio was a big part of her start. Her team even enticed Frank Bell to leave his successful radio programming job to make sure radio was part of the plan.

102.7 BOB FM Names Sam Pieprzyca as Program Director

“Sam has worked in the Adult Hits format for over 20 years in San Antonio and understands better than anyone what 102.7 Bob FM should sound like to reflect the city’s rhythm and culture.”

The Industry According To….RJ Curtis, CRS

"Radio is the original street team for country artists and music."

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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."