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NFL Faces New Trial Over $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict

The ruling represents another setback for the NFL as it defends its Sunday Ticket distribution model.

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Podcast Study 2026: 81% Say Hosts Drive Listening, Offering Radio a Roadmap

"New research shows radio can strengthen audience loyalty through personalities, social media, host endorsements and exclusive content."

Strategic Solutions Research’s Hal Rood Explains What The Podcast Study 2026 Reveals

“There definitely is a flashing yellow light for ad load. Now, is it a red alert yet? No, but we’re seeing the canary in the coal mine.”

65% of Podcast Consumers Follow 3 or Fewer Shows, Sounds Profitable Data Says

Podcasting continues to attract new consumers, with 34% saying they began listening to podcasts less than one year ago.

New Data: 61% Of Podcast Consumers Discover Their Favorite Shows Through YouTube, Social Media

"What this research makes clear is that discovery is happening where people already spend their time. YouTube, social feeds, search, and personal recommendations have become the front door to podcasting."

Political Talk and News Podcast Listeners Evenly Split Down Party Lines, Sounds Profitable Data Shows

"If you were designing a genre from scratch to perfectly mirror the podcast audience, you couldn’t do much better than News."

Median Age of First Time Podcast Listener is 35, New Edison Research Data Shows

"Half of first-years may be under the age of 35, but that also means half are over 35. That’s a healthy sign that the medium appeals to everyone."

Podcast Time Spent Listening Peaks in Middays, Edison Research Data Shows

That midday figure is just slightly higher than the 6-10 AM window.

Digging Through Data: Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media

Barrett Media is speaking with some of the top media researchers in the field to see what trends stood out in 2024 and what matters most in research for 2025.

Digging Through Data: John Boyne, Jay Nachlis of Coleman Insights

Barrett Media is speaking with some of the top media researchers in the field to see what trends stood out in 2024 and what matters most in research for 2025.

Seller to Seller: John Goforth, Magellan AI

"I love hiring people to do job A so they are ready to do job B in six months and that's always been a really successful tactic for me as well."

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."