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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."

PGA Tour CEO: New NFL Rights Deals Could Leave Little Money for Everyone Else

"If the NFL grows at that scale, it just doesn’t leave a lot of money out there for everybody else."

MLB’s Regional Sports Network Failures Offers Radio a Massive Opportunity

"As Opening Night approaches and uncertainty among many local fans remains about how and where to watch, radio shouldn’t hesitate—it should lean in loudly, proudly, and consistently."

NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce and Her Three Children Die in House Fire Incident

"Jessi was just the best. We all loved her. We're thinking of Jessi's husband, Mike, and everyone who was in her orbit."

Netflix Adds Jameis Winston As Special Guest On MLB Opening Night Debut

"Winston is no stranger to media appearances. He appeared on FOX Sports coverage of the NFL last year. Also Winston was part of its digital team during Super Bowl week in February of 2025."

Mike Salk: MLB Has a Massive Opportunity Because of World Baseball Classic Viewership

"Baseball is exceedingly popular. People love the game of baseball. You just got to figure out the best way to give it to them."

NFL Will Reportedly Address Troy Aikman’s Work With Miami Dolphins “At the Appropriate Time”

"Aikman worked in an advisory role during the franchise’s general manager search earlier this offseason."

Mike Valenti: Jordan Kent’s First Four Call Was Worst Since “Boom Goes The Dynamite Kid”

"This guy. Fake voice. Pushing it. Fake enthusiasm. Bad jokes. Go away, never to be seen again. An absolute atrocity,"

Don La Greca on Howie Rose Retirement: “We’re Losing Giants in This Industry”

"In the last calendar year, John Sterling retired, Sam Rosen retired, Howie Rose is retiring."

High Point Student Radio Captures March Madness’ First Upset of the Tournament

"There it is. Throw on the glass slipper. It's a Cinderella story in Portland, Oregon."

Denver Nuggets Set To Debut Spanish-Language Broadcast on Mobile App

"This launch with the Denver Nuggets is more than a broadcast — it’s a commitment to meeting fans where they are and how they experience the game."

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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."