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How iHeartMedia’s Radio Monetization Issue Has Become Bob Pittman’s Broken Record

"If the CEO of the country’s largest radio broadcaster has spent more than a decade telling investors that the company knows exactly what is wrong, then the natural question becomes: What has been done to actually fix it?"

20 Brands in 20 Days: Allan Lamberti, WPLR, New Haven

"I think our listeners allow us to take chances now and then as long as it fits the attitude and the legacy and the brand of the station."

Why Parker Hillis Feels the Time Was Right for To Rebrand SportsRadio 610 To 95.7 The Fan

"I truly believe we have what it takes to be a number one station in men and adults... There’s a lot of buzz and we couldn’t be doing this at a better time."

What News/Talk Radio Has to Do to Compete With Low Podcasting Spot Loads

If AM/FM radio wants to hold its ground, the programming has to earn every one of those extra ad minutes.

How Scott Hanson Is Guiding ‘RedZone’ Through Changing Times With NFL Media

"To the extent that Disney [ESPN] was interested in the RedZone aspect of this, they're interested in it because it's a galactic success. In show business, you don't mess with a success"

What Barstool Sports’ Anniversary Should Teach Sports Radio Talent

"The message for sports radio talent is urgent: adapt or risk obsolescence. Use the tools available. Promote and amplify your message. Get social. Your niche doesn’t live on your timeline—it lives on your audience’s"

NBC Sports Sees Second Highest Viewed NFL Opening Weekend in Last Twenty Years

"The numbers represent NBC Sports’ biggest NFL Kickoff Weekend since 2015 and the second-highest audience ever to open Sunday Night Football in its two-decade history"

CBS Sports, FOX Sports Post Massive NFL Week One Viewership Figures

"CBS has not drawn an opening-week national window this strong in more than 25 years, and FOX’s single header still topped anything seen in the past eight"

Max Kellerman Named As Host Of New Boxing Show On DAZN

"This is the type of show boxing has always needed and never had"

98.1 KVET Announces Broadcast Partnership With the Dallas Cowboys

"We’re thrilled to have the Dallas Cowboys on such a legendary station in Austin"

Ray Hudson Announces Retirement From CBS Sports, SiriusXM

"Walking away from something that you love so much is heartbreaking. But I know this is the right thing for Joan (his wife) and I. The time to step away is now"

Monumental Sports & Entertainment Names Steven Miller Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

"Steve’s wealth of executive leadership experience in operational roles makes him the perfect addition to Monumental’s senior leadership team"

Scripps Sports Becomes Domestic Broadcast Partner For Athlos NYC 2025 Event

"They’ve been tireless supporters of women’s sports for years, and we’re proud to have ATHLOS land alongside their WNBA and NWSL programming"

ESPN Extends Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon Into 2028

"Launched in October 2001, Pardon The Interruption quickly established itself as one of ESPN’s signature studio programs"

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20 Brands in 20 Days: Allan Lamberti, WPLR, New Haven

"I think our listeners allow us to take chances now and then as long as it fits the attitude and the legacy and the brand of the station."

Why Parker Hillis Feels the Time Was Right for To Rebrand SportsRadio 610 To 95.7 The Fan

"I truly believe we have what it takes to be a number one station in men and adults... There’s a lot of buzz and we couldn’t be doing this at a better time."

What News/Talk Radio Has to Do to Compete With Low Podcasting Spot Loads

If AM/FM radio wants to hold its ground, the programming has to earn every one of those extra ad minutes.

Radio Talent Help: Responding Matters More Than You

"Culture and community are not just built on stage at industry conventions. Instead, they are built in the everyday moments when nobody is watching."