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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."

For Bobby Bones, Taking Care Of ‘The Bobby Bones Show’ Is Priority #1

"The driver of it all is the 'Bobby Bones Show.' Without that being at a hundred percent, nothing else happens. I also still know that and have to never reprioritize because that's the number one focus."

“FIT and Compatibility” Are Dead, and Country Music Radio Will Confirm It This Week

"“FIT and Compatibility” was manufactured in the mid-90’s by researchers to convince programmers that their core listeners would likely accept core music and artists already saturated in their playlist and reject sounds that weren’t represented in their current Music Matrix."

The Todd N Tyler Empire Depends on Authenticity and Fierce Loyalty

"We're not playing characters on air, or putting up some front. Authenticity comes through on the air."

98.7 The Bull Names Jimmy Steal Co-Content Director

"I’m thrilled to have Jimmy Steal join forces with Tim Richards as Co-Content Directors of KUPL/98.7 The Bull in Portland."

Beloved Charlotte Radio Host David ‘Ace’ Cannon Passes Away

"HITS 96.1 relayed the news of Cannon's death to listeners yesterday."

The Radio Industry Reacts to David Field Stepping Down as CEO of Audacy

Various members of the sports, news, and music radio sectors who both work for or were previously employed by Audacy spoke with Barrett Media regarding Field's departure and the future direction of the company.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Shows of 2024

"56 programmers, consultants, and executives voted on the Country category, which was the largest participation for all formats in this series."

Promo Meeting: Surprising and Delighting the Audience With Fun Ideas and Cool Prizes

I used to tell air talent that they should have an answer to this question at the end of their shift. “What did I do to delight and surprise the listener today?”

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Classic Rock Radio Shows of 2024

"77 Classic Rock radio shows appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Classic Rock Radio Program Directors of 2024

"53 Classic Rock radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

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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."