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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."

Sports Radio WNML Adds Erik Ainge To Middays

Sports Radio WNML has made a lineup change which should get the attention of Tennessee football fans. Earlier this week, the radio station launched The Erik...

The Barrett Sports Media Podcast Is Coming Soon

If you frequent this website, chances are you've noticed the podcast section has been quiet for the past few months. Starting in February 2017,...

ESPN Hartford Names Ben Darnell New Program Director

97.9 ESPN in Hartford has found their next program director. The station has hired Ben Darnell to run the radio station, filling the vacancy...

Making Sense of The Latest Houston Ratings

The Houston sports radio ratings were published this week in the Houston Chronicle, and I usually refrain from interjecting my opinion on other ratings...

Nick Cattles To Join 98.5 The Sports Hub

New England native Nick Cattles is returning home. The afternoon host on ESPN Radio 94.1 in Virginia Beach announced today that he's accepted an...

The Challenge of Covering Sports in 2016

This week it was Richard Sherman. Last week it was DeMarcus Cousins. Prior to that, Jeff Fisher, Colin Kaepernick, Donald Trump and others found...

ESPN Signs Bomani Jones To New Contract

Christmas has come early for Bomani Jones. The talented ESPN Radio afternoon radio host, and television commentator who delivers strong opinions that resonate with...

KFAN and the Minnesota Wild Extend Rights Deal

Good news for Minnesota Wild fans this holiday season. The team has announced it's agreed to a new three-year extension of its radio agreement...

The Checklist For Hiring a New On-Air Personality

Many things stay the same in sports media. Especially when it involves a brand's weekday lineup. If you look around the sports radio format today,...

Rich Keefe To Join Dale & Holley on WEEI

Strengthening your brand while weakening your competitor is a familiar strategy in sports talk radio. And WEEI is hoping it's one that works in...

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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."