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David Gaines Exits KFRU As Cumulus Media Cuts Continue

"I’ve loved my job, and I already miss it. But I know another door will open."

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."

The Athletic’s Jeff Schultz Announces Retirement

"I learned a long time ago I could write a critical column and still have a working relationship with people if they believed you were being fair."

FOX Sees 31.5 Million Viewers for Christmas Eve Dolphins/Cowboys Matchup

Outside of Thanksgiving Day, Cowboys-Dolphins was this season's most-watched NFL telecast on any network.

Monday Night Football Draws 2nd Biggest Audience Since 1996 With Christmas Matchup

Christmas night's contest between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers drew 27.2 million viewers.

Rachel Nichols: There’s a Stockholm Syndrome When Working at ESPN

“When you’re in that ESPN world, there is a lot of sort of Stockholm syndrome of, this is the only thing that matters,"

Jason Dixon: SiriusXM Can’t Outlocalize Local Stations

"What we can do that maybe the local station can’t if we've got Phil Simms on talking about them or Coach K is talking college basketball on our college sports channel."

ESPN and ABC NBA Game Viewership Increased From Last Season

ESPN and ABC reported that viewership across the networks is up 16 percent from last season, averaging 1,712,000 viewers per game.

Shaquille O’Neal Launching New Podcast Network with Playmaker HQ

"The Big Podcast Network will prioritize and uplift fresh and diverse voices that will expand the conversation beyond sports to include music, fashion and entertainment."

Peacock-Exclusive NFL Game Will Go Commercial-Free During 4th Quarter

"...this innovative advertising model will allow NFL fans an exciting new way to watch the game’s conclusion.”

Dan Le Batard: Shannon Sharpe Doesn’t Need Skip Bayless

"...Shannon Sharpe has climbed into a rarified air here with just a handful of podcasts that we’re lucky enough to be among because he’s occupying the space immediately after football games."

Beasley Media Group Launches FOX Sports Radio Jersey Shore

“We currently broadcast FOX Sports Radio in Middlesex-Somerset-Union on 93.5 FM/1450 AM (WCTC) and expanding the brand down the Jersey Shore is very exciting."

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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.