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Coleman Insights and Greater Public Launch Public Radio Underwriting Study

"Stations need practical, research-backed strategies to strengthen revenue performance"

Stephen A. Smith on Potential TV News Future: ‘If the Right Offer Comes Along, I’d Do It’

"Do I think I could do a new show? You damn right I can. With ease, I might add. It ain't hard, not for me."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

Q102’s Mollie Watson Departs Hubbard’s WKRQ Cincinnati

"What started as a dream internship became one of the greatest chapters of my life,"

Clip of Mike Valenti Throwing Chair in Frustration Goes Viral

Video of Valenti's reaction was captured and posted to social media. The video garnered hundreds of thousands of views.

Mike Valenti: Stoney & Jansen ‘Most Disingenuous Radio in the History of This Staiton’

"When the subject came up on who is MSU's next coach, honestly I wanted to crash my car versus keep listening."

Rico Beard: Michigan St Had to Suspend Mel Tucker After Naming ESPN Reporter

"It's not gonna go well for you, and this is why Michigan State had to suspend him."

Mike Valenti: Sports Radio Combine Would be Better Than any Broadcasting School

""Here's what we'll do for you. In six months time, I'm not gonna waste your time like your school did probably for four years. You're gonna know right away whether you can do this or not."

Mike Valenti: Leagues Are Going to Cause Sports Rights Bubble to Burst

"Quality's out the window, regionality's out the window, rivalries are out the window."

97.1 The Ticket Dominates in Detroit’s Spring Ratings Book

“In total line reporting, the station finished first with men 25-54 in middays and afternoons.”

Rico Beard: People Watch Netflix, Why is Streaming Sports a Problem?

"Guys, college football, you're not going to see it and watch it the same way you always have done it. It's going to get different.”

Mike Valenti: ESPN Will Need a Green Screen To Make Detroit Draft Look Good

"Like, we are a pinata for the rest of the country. So no one is really excited about this thing going to Detroit. Just wait."

Mike Valenti: New Rules Have Made Baseball Better to Listen To

"I don't need idle chatter. I like listening to the game."

Audacy Announces College Football and NFL Podcasts

New for this season, 2400Sports, Audacy’s sports podcast studio, has unveiled multiple football podcasts.

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Stephen A. Smith on Potential TV News Future: ‘If the Right Offer Comes Along, I’d Do It’

"Do I think I could do a new show? You damn right I can. With ease, I might add. It ain't hard, not for me."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

Q102’s Mollie Watson Departs Hubbard’s WKRQ Cincinnati

"What started as a dream internship became one of the greatest chapters of my life,"

Audacy CEO Kelli Turner on Potential Future Sales: ‘Everything Has a Price’

"I think it's hard for anyone that's a business person not to be open for business for the right situation."