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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."

Az Cohen and Believe Launch AZTEC, a New Artist-First Record Label

"In an industry that's become increasingly about quick wins and short-term virality, we are artists, engineers, planners and warriors with a singular focus: building empires with our artists and partners."

The Industry According To…Todd Sievers, CO5 Music

"Radio has lost some of its leverage because it has aged with its audience. It needs to get back to breaking artists, and showing the audience what is next and why youthful listeners should care."

The Industry According To….Jeffrey Naumann, Jeffrey Naumann Promotion

"A promotion person's real job is to get enough of radio to play it to determine if it's truly a hit - because they aren't all hits."

The 2026 Music Industry Wish List: AI, Fair Pay, Cheaper Tickets and More

"It’s my ultimate hope that the industry can come together and set some basic standards that will benefit artists and musicians."

Why Record Labels Are Watching Polymarket Like Wall Street Watches Stocks

The industry is able to get an early read on whether fans are excited and if an artist, song, or movement is gaining traction and resonating, which can then be incorporated into the artist’s upcoming announcements.

The Industry According To….Matt Pinfield, 88.5 The SoCal Sound

"Algorithms don’t necessarily account for what your friends and neighbors are listening to or liking."

The Industry According To….Mike McVay

Welcome to the first installment of 'The Industry According To'. This series will run each Tuesday, and feature radio and record industry executives, managers,...

From Artists to Algorithms: How Gen Z’s Listening Habits Are Accelerating AI in Music

"Why do you think there as such a huge push to buy up catalogs in the last few years?"

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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."