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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."

Beadle Re-Signs with ESPN; Adds Weekly Radio Show

Michelle Beadle has signed a new, multi-year deal with ESPN. She'll continue to co-host SportsNation with Max Kellerman and Marcellus Wiley. But beginning Feb. 8, the...

Finocchio Returns As CEO of Bleacher Report

Dave Finocchio, founder and long-time strategic leader of Bleacher Report, who stepped back from day-to-day responsibilities in late 2014, is returning to Bleacher Report...

Keith Hernandez Agrees To Terms On New Deal At SNY

Keith Hernandez has reached an agreement with SportsNet New York to return to the TV booth this season for NY Mets broadcasts. The contract...

ESPN Tabs Mendoza and Boone For Sunday Night Baseball

ESPN announced today its new Sunday Night Baseball team, which will debut at the start of the 2016 Major League Baseball season. Dan Shulman,...

Picking Up The Pieces After a Devastating Setback

On Tuesday night, the NFL owners voted to allow the St. Louis Rams to return to Los Angeles. Owner Stan Kroenke got his wish...

WFNZ’s ‘Doghouse’ Benefits From Panthers Success

For sports station WFNZ-AM (“Fan” 610), the Panthers championship run this season has been a bonanza. Ratings are up, excitement is high and the station’s...

NFL Interested In Splitting Up Thursday Night Package

CBS Sports chief Sean McManus has confirmed reports that the NFL is considered shifting “Thursday Night Football” TV rights to a package that would...

CBS To Use New Technology For Super Bowl 50

CBS Sports will unveil new technology for the network’s broadcast of Super Bowl 50 next month. A replay system will give viewers a 360-degree perspective...

CFB Title Game Scores Third Best Overnight Rating For ESPN

ESPN’s Megacast presentation of the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T on January 11, 2016 – an Alabama 45-40 victory over Clemson...

FTW Unveils Their Top 10 NFL Playoff Announcers

USA Today's "For The Win" ranked their top 10 NFL playoff announcers for 2015. Here's who made the list, including the order in which they...

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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."