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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."

Wichita Radio Legend Greg “The Hitman” Williams Dies Following Cancer Battle

"Listeners knew him for his energy and authenticity. Colleagues knew him for his love of radio."

Why Bubba the Love Sponge Believes Owning Your Content Is the Immediate Future for Radio Talent

"All these terrestrial radio hosts that haven’t carved out a digital space, they're f****d. They don't own anything. They don't own their name, image, or likeness. I’ve owned all my content since I was on the Power Pig (WFLZ) in 1992."

eSports Radio Launches in New Venture From Too Tall Media and Creative Animal International

“Research on this project began in 2024 and with a potential cume of over 200 million, we feel the time is right to target and super serve this audience."

If Music Radio Wants Listener Loyalty, Give Them a Story to Follow

If you’re on the air and have built a relationship with your audience, are you telling your story? The more listeners know about you and the cast of your show, the more points of relatability they will have with you.

Throwback 2K with Chris Cruise to Enter Weekday Syndication

"So you’re telling me we’re now going to be playing throwbacks from the 2000s during the week too? That’s so fetch.”

CRS 2026 to Honor Jelly Roll With Artist Humanitarian Award, Expand Focus on Growth, Inclusion, and Mentorship

"The award, established in 1990, has recognized many of the format’s biggest stars."

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."

How Radio Can Correct a Broken Music Discovery Experience

"Radio can serve as the music listener’s escape while also allowing for entertaining discourse and conversation. These methods can ultimately lead to radio becoming a destination for music discovery."

How ‘Hammer & Nigel’ Transitioned From Turntables to News/Talk Dominance

"You have to be willing to outwork everybody and provide something they can’t get anywhere else. You have to be authentic, but you can totally make your own path. I’m walking, living proof."

Why Radio’s Silent Goodbyes Are Bad for Business

There’s rarely closure. There’s almost never an on-air “goodbye,” and once they’re escorted out of the building, it’s usually crickets.

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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."