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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."

Rhode Island Radio Legend Giovanni Calls It a Career — For Real This Time

"I need to hang up the headphones and let the next generation take over for real."

Rickey Smiley Reacts With Gratitude After Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Radio is not a job, it's a lifestyle. "

Spotify’s New Logo Is Getting Roasted. Radio Should Be Jealous.

"Nobody trolls something they're indifferent about."

Radio Once Owned Suspense. It’s Time to Reclaim It

"Today, too many stations simply inform instead of intrigue."

Barrett Media Introducing ‘The Scott Shannon Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"When an individual in the radio business creates this type of impact, it deserves to be remembered and celebrated annually. So we are going to do just that."

Sean “Slim” Widmer Returns to Spokane, Joins KDRK for Midday Shift

"I am so excited to be back on the radio, it's going to be so much fun."

Radio’s Missing Farm System: Why the Industry Stopped Developing Talent – and How to Fix It

"Everyone is juggling so many roles that finding time to mentor talent has become a genuine challenge."

What Does Real Rock Radio Growth Look Like in 2026?

"2026 growth is about growing audience love, not audience size."

Scott Shannon Reflects on Radio’s Past and Uncertain Future

Scott Shannon shared his insights during an appearance on the For the Record podcast with Dave Sholin and Rick Bisceglia.

Why Spirit Airlines’ Failure Is a Mirror for Music Radio Stations

"The lesson for music radio is not that low cost is bad. The lesson is that once the experience starts to feel stripped down, transactional, and emotionally thin, the audience may still use you while caring less every time they do."

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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."