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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."

92% of Sports Bettors Are Loyal Sports Radio Listeners

"Afternoon drive time is particularly important to sports bettors. Content between 3 and 7 pm locally was heard by 71% of gamblers."

Why Do We Still Treat Ratings Like Gold?

"In 2023, we all agree they do not tell the full story of a station’s reach. Yet, our sellers cling to them and so does ownership."

Should Nielsen Have A Point of View?

If Nielsen is suggesting particular content, can we count on Nielsen to be neutral in terms of their data collection procedures? 

In Nielsen Surveys, One Word Can Make All The Difference

There are so many ways to screw up survey questions (and I’ve made my share of mistakes in the past), but let’s start by focusing on one word: “and”. 

Nielsen Reveals AM Radio Listening By State Data

In the data provided by Nielsen, it revealed that one state sees more than 50% of its residents consume radio on the AM band.

AM Radio Still Has Challenges Despite Ford’s Reversal

An AM tuner in every car is good, but a new law won’t fix the underlying problems.

Buffalo, Chicago, Milwaukee Top Markets for AM Radio

"The study shows thirteen markets that have at least 40% of listeners using AM radio. Ten of them are in the Midwest."

Nielsen Will Face Many Questions With Major Methodology Changes

Let’s consider the potential reasons for differences in results between the paper diary and an online version.

Is The Radio Diary Dead?

Recent trade press articles disclosed that the paper version of the Nielsen Audio radio diary is to be killed off in the relatively near...

Why Radio Cume Matters

Think of cume as people sampling your content. They know who you are and maybe they don’t spend as much time with your station or show as you’d like, but they’re still showing up.

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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."