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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."

Audacy Partners With Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Football Happy Hour Podcast

"I took a lot of meetings, but Audacy's reach and expertise in sports audio make them the perfect partner to help us keep that consistency and keep growing this show for years to come."

YouTube Adding More Tools For Podcasts Including Thumbnails For Shorts

"Custom thumbnails for Shorts are rolling out to all YouTube Partner Program creators. It’s one of the most requested features from YouTube Creators and gives you even more control over how your Shorts are presented. Excited for this one!"

Edison Research: On-Demand Audio Consumption Widens Lead Over Linear

"On-demand platforms, including streaming music and podcasts, now account for 56% of all audio time in 2026, according to Edison Research's Share of Ear."

Podcast Launches Hit New Record Low in May According to New Survey

"Listen Notes recorded 7,967 new podcasts in May, down roughly 30% from April and 60% below May 2025 levels. New shows represented just 0.198% of all tracked podcasts — the lowest monthly share in at least 13 months."

Sports Talk Format Shows Strength in Streaming Audio for Younger Demos During First Quarter

"Sports talk radio, notably, leads all formats in AM/FM streaming share among P18-34 listeners — topping every other format in that demo."

Can Podcasts Be Defined Better for Advertisers in 2026 and Beyond?

"Audiences aren’t sitting around wondering whether they’re consuming a podcast, a video show, a digital broadcast, or creator content. They’re just hitting play."

NPR Collaborate With NPM, PRX To Increase Public Station Monetization for Podcasts

"This collaboration expands how we support stations in growing digital revenue. By working together, we're making it easier for stations to access the highest quality national sponsorship that fits the sound and style of public media."

Julie Ertz, Kealia Watt Team up for New Women’s Soccer Podcast ‘Style of Play’

"As we move closer to the Women’s World Cup in 2027, there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the conversation and celebrate the continued rise of women’s soccer and women’s sports."

Dirty Mo Media Launches New Western Lifestyle Vertical with ‘This Cowboy Life’

"We don’t look at This Cowboy Life as a one-off project. We see it as an important first step in building a meaningful western vertical alongside voices and stories that genuinely connect with everyday people."

Spotify Adding Verified Badges For Podcasts

"As more focus is put on AI generated content, companies like Spotify are being challenged by their consumer to signal what is real and what is not."

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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."