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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."

Just Like Coke, Media Brands Must Show The Way Forward

When you've been the dominant player in your business, and one of the world's largest and most successful companies, it's easy to become complacent...

Former Cleveland Sports Radio Host Kendall Lewis Dies

Condolences go out to the family of former Cleveland sports radio host Kendall Lewis. The "BSK" (short for Big Sports Kahuna) as he was...

Lotus Broadcasting Lands The Las Vegas Golden Knights

According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, Lotus Broadcasting, the sports radio market leader in Southern Nevada, is expected to become the brand new...

BSM Podcast Episode 9: Doug Gottlieb – FOX Sports Radio

On the 9th episode of the BSM Podcast, Barrett Sports Media President Jason Barrett examines the way FOX Sports Radio has improved its lineup over...

Andy Gresh Heads Home To Providence’s WPRO

Andy Gresh is returning to Providence. The accomplished sports talk show host who has been co-hosting afternoons in Hartford alongside Joe D'Ambrosio on WTIC,...

Pump The Brakes: Tony Romo Will Be Just Fine On CBS

The media can be a tough crowd. Never was that more clear than when the news broke that Tony Romo was retiring and heading...

BSM Podcast Episode 8: Bruce Gilbert – Cumulus Sports

After publishing a survey on the state of ESPN, Scott Van Pelt and a few other Bristol folks took exception with the results and...

John Hadley Named Program Director of 590 The Fan

Over the past year, John Hadley has kept a low profile in St. Louis. He directed his energies towards his network television sports consultancy, after...

How Sports Fans View The Current State of ESPN

Much has been said and written about ESPN's struggles over the past few years. From cord cutting to layoffs to declining ratings and revenues,...

BSM Podcast Episode 7: Tom Lee & Dave Shore – Veteran Sports Radio PD’s

The 7th episode of the Barrett Sports Media Podcast features an in-depth discussion on the current state of sports radio. Two former programmers with...

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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."