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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."

NFL Reportedly Considering Allowing Teams To Sell Preseason Games To Streaming Platforms

"Additionally, the proposal includes a provision that would let teams distribute preseason games beyond their home territories."

Former SportsCenter Anchor Michele Steele Joins Big Ten Network

"There is something really special about getting to cover a conference that you grew up with and graduated from—while staying here in Chicago."

Netflix Announces Subscription Rate Rise Day After MLB Debut

"The company finished 2025 with over 325 million global subscribers, making it the largest subscription streaming platform in the world."

MLB on Netflix Proved Fans Who Demand Change Only Want It Until They Receive It

"When Major League Baseball opened the 2026 season on Netflix, the reaction was predictable before the first pitch. This isn’t baseball. This feels weird. What am I watching? You know the song—take me out to the ballgame, buy me some peanuts and… Netflix. Yeah, that part."

Why Netflix’s MLB Debut Should Have The NFL’s Attention

"This wasn’t about pleasing purists. It wasn’t about winning the next morning’s sports media debate. It was about signaling to leagues — especially the NFL — that Netflix is ready to compete on the biggest stage there is."

Apple TV Reporter Tricia Whitaker Defends Netflix MLB Opening Night Broadcast From Critics

"I’m tired of the lazy negative takes on a regular basis on social media just because negativity and negative buzz words get clicks."

Miami Marlins Sign Multi-Year Partnership With 104.3 WQAM

"Marlins baseball has a deep connection with fans across South Florida, and it is especially meaningful to reunite with WQAM."

ESPN Announces Multi-Year Agreement With World Series of Poker for Return of Main Event Final Table

"We’re excited to showcase the intensity and unpredictability of this tournament across our platforms."

Joe Shasky: Netflix Can Legitimize Itself With Sports Fans Without Leaning Into Entertainment

"Amazon Prime when they first got in. What did they do? We’re gonna sign Al Michaels. That worked for sports fans."

Dan Le Batard: Bert Kreischer on Netflix’ MLB Opening Night “Not Something I Would Have Done”

"If Dennis Miller and Tony Kornheiser don’t work on the Monday Night Football broadcast… a comedian around baseball is just simply not going to work on the broadcast."

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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."