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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."

ESPN Leads the Pack in 47th Annual Sports Emmy Award Nominations

"Whether through groundbreaking technical innovation or compelling, character-driven storytelling, we are proud to recognize their outstanding achievements at this year’s Sports Emmy Awards."

Ryan Clark Questions Cam Newton’s Loyalty With Stephen A. Smith Following Jason Whitlock Interview

"That’s not G at all. Loyalty is at a minimum these days."

Howard Eskin on Retiring Audacy Philadelphia SVP, Market Manager David Yadgaroff: “He Stabbed Me in the Front, Not in the Back”

"Did he [Yadgaroff] have my back? No. He stabbed me in the front, not in the back."

Robert Griffin III: Dan Orlovsky’s CAA Ties Makes His Ty Simpson Opinion Questionable

"Dan Orlovsky might be doing something because him and Ty Simpson are represented by the same agency, CAA. Whether you do that to be true or not. The bottom line is, it looks like that way."

Gamut Podcast Network Expands 312 Sports With New ‘Off The Ivy’ Chicago Cubs Podcast

"Chicago fans don’t think about their teams in a vacuum, and we’re not going to talk about them that way either. Off the Ivy is about what it all means."

WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti, Brandon Tierney Feud Shows Why Sports Radio Should Embrace Noise Over Silence

"For every programmer or host who believes ignoring criticism is the high road, it’s worth asking: high road to where? Because while you’re staying above the fray, someone else is owning the moment—and the audience that comes with it."

Michael Kay Opens Up on ESPN New York Changes, MLB’s Fragmented Future and Yankees Opening Day on Netflix

"They [Good Karma Brands] made it so easy for me. They’ve been so great and supportive. Once I started doing it, I love it. It changed my life."

NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Broadcast Must Have “Some Level of Consolidation” To Compete for Sports Rights

"Our member companies need scale if we’re going to compete for that type of dollar to maintain this must-have programming."

WFAN’s Craig Carton Hopes Ongoing Gregg Giannotti, Brandon Tierney “Fight” Continues

"As things evolve, and hopefully they do, I want the fight to continue! I’m enjoying not being involved and just being an expert witness or commentator."

ESPN Chicago To Stream ‘Waddle & Silvy’ on YouTube, Twitch During Weekday Chicago White Sox Afternoon Games

"We love having the White Sox on our station. We've had them on our station for a long time. In addition to having White Sox games, you will also get Waddle & Silvy even when the White Sox are playing during our timeslot."

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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."