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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."

CBS Sports’ ‘With the First Pick’ Is a Top Selection for Substance Over Spectacle

"With the First Pick will not dazzle viewers with flashy production elements. It is built on substance, not spectacle."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp on Battle for Media Rights Dollars: “Innovate or Die”

"It's a tough landscape out here for sports fans. They have a lot of choices. Media partners have a lot of choices of who they want to promote and who they want to distribute. If there's anything I learned from the NFL, it's you innovate or you die."

David Samson on Stephen A. Smith’s Comments to Mike Trout: “How Dare You”

"I’m tired of Stephen A. Smith and the gas baggery."

KNBR Announces Multi-Year Extension With San Francisco 49ers

"We look forward to continuing to provide 49ers fans with outstanding gameday coverage on all KNBR platforms from AM/FM to streaming."

Fubo Reportedly Aiming To Secure Media Rights for 13 NBA Franchises Removed From FanDuel Sports Network

"According to SBJ, Fubo’s pitch developed quickly and has gained traction among several teams evaluating their next move in a shifting regional sports network landscape."

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Proposing Congressional Action on Sports TV Accessibility

"It’s extremely frustrating to not know how or where to watch the games we love. It’s also damn expensive."

NBC Sports’ Releases Impressive Viewership Data in Return to NBA Coverage

"We wanted to elevate the viewing experience while honoring our history with the NBA."

Prime Video Wraps First Year of NBA Coverage Averaging a Million Viewers

"The streaming platform also delivered a younger overall audience. The median viewer age for NBA on Prime landed at 46.9, nearly a decade younger than the 56.0 average on linear television."

CBS Sports Masters Final Round Viewership Best in Over a Decade

"This year’s audience rose eight percent from 2025, signaling renewed momentum for one of golf’s marquee events."

Marc James Departs KJR As iHeartMedia Continues Ongoing Layoffs

"James' short tenure at KJR is just the latest name as iHeartMedia continues a round of layoffs at company."

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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."