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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

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Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

"A total of 34 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows category."

Bill Colarulo Took a Leap of Faith to Become ‘Unfiltered’ at 97.5 The Fanatic

"I feel like I am ready for this. I feel like, not to say the cliché, but I was born for this."

97.5 The Fanatic Names Ricky Bottalico, Bill Colarulo New Afternoon Drive Show

"Philly fans deserve honesty, and Bill and I are here to give it to them straight—no fluff, just great sports talk."

How Tyrone Johnson Knew His Time With 97.5 the Fanatic Was Coming to an End

“I don't think failure was a certainty, but I didn’t get everything that I asked for.”

Tyrone Johnson Out At 97.5 The Fanatic

“It was a good run. I regret nothing."

Ricky Bottalico Does Not Sugarcoat the Truth on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia

"We’re on every day; the show doesn’t stop. You have to go on and give your best performance."

Ricky Bottalico Signs Multi-Year Extension With 97.5 The Fanatic and Beasley Media Group

Beasley Media Group announced today that Ricky Bottalico has signed a multi-year contract extension to continue to remain with 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia....

‘The Best Show Ever?’ Debuts on 97.5 The Fanatic

The new afternoon show airs from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and pairs Tyrone Johnson, Ricky Bottalico, Hunter Brody, and Jennifer Scordo.

97.5 The Fanatic Announces New Afternoon Show With Tyrone Johnson, Ricky Botalico & Hunter Brody

"I have always said that this city has the best fans ever," said Johnson, "why not do the best show ever?"

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Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."