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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."

Marty Smith Reaches Multi-Year Extension With ESPN

"Working at ESPN is such an immense joy."

NFL Reportedly Without An Official Sportsbook Partner For First Time Since 2021

"According to a report by Sports Business Journal, agreements with FanDuel, DraftKings and Caesars Entertainment expired at midnight earlier this week."

Netflix Reveals MLB Opening Night Viewership Figures

"According to Nielsen Big Data + Panel, the game delivered an average minute audience of 3 million U.S. viewers in Live+Same Day viewing."

How Shae Cornette Is Finding Her Voice Ushering in a New Era of ESPN’s ‘First Take’

"Hosting a premiere show on ESPN of course was a goal of mine. But did I think that First Take would come available, and I’d be first in line? I didn’t know anything. It just sort of worked out that way."

Why Nate Burleson Is One of the Most Versatile Personalities on Television

"Burleson did what he has done at almost every turn in his broadcasting career: he flourished. There is no doubt that Burleson is on a very unique roll. Good for him, he has earned it."

Mike Wickett Added to Westwood One Sports Weekend Programming

"I can't tell you how excited I am to be back doing my favorite thing: talking sports!"

Zach Goodman Added To Colorado Rockies Radio Booth On KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM

"I’m blessed with the best family and friends in the world, whom I love so much. Rockies baseball is in my blood, and I can’t wait to experience every pitch with all of you."

ESPN Announces New Women’s Final Four Alt-Cast Featuring Jess Sims as Host

"Among the headliners is Ilona Maher, who will appear during both semifinal games and the championship."

SiriusXM Adds Kevin Kisner To Masters Broadcast Coverage

"It will be a lot of fun bringing the experience of the Masters to golf fans across North America."

Baltimore Ravens Voice Gerry Sandusky Announces Retirement

"I have loved sharing the stories that shape Baltimore sports with viewers, and I have loved every minute of sharing Ravens games with listeners."

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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."