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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."

Fox Sports Aggressively Pursuing Thursday Night Football

Fox Sports has emerged as the top rival to CBS in the bidding for the broadcast rights to National Football League games on Thursday...

ESPN Plans Megacast For Tonight’s CFB Title Game

When ESPN uses its resources and scale to enhance the viewing experience for a major sporting event—as the company has done for the past...

The 10 Commandments of Sports Talk Radio

Each day hosts across the country take to the airwaves spewing passionate opinions to engage audiences. Most will select stories that are being talked...

ESPN Owes Upwards of 20 Million For Ratings Shortfalls

Despite the efforts of the College Football Playoff committee and some media outlets downplaying the financial hit ESPN took by being forced to televise...

The Story of How Barstool Sports Got Sold

Can you make an introduction to El Presidente? That was the request made around six months ago by Mike Kerns to the agent for Jared...

The Addition of Bernie Miklasz Is Paying Off For 101 ESPN

The Rams’ season was just about to kick off when Bernie Miklasz made his major move, leaving the Post-Dispatch after 26 years as a...

How Joe Ovies Climbed The Triangle’s Ladder

Studio E is no bigger than a dorm room, yet has the distinct atmosphere of one. Papers lay scattered about the desks, multiple basketball...

ESPN Radio To Offer New Weekend Programming

When the football season ends, stations usually add extra weekend programming to make up for the loss of NFL and College Football play by...

If You Invite Them In, They Just Might Stay Awhile

When was the last time you truly showed your appreciation to your audience? I'm not talking about fielding a phone call, responding to a...

ESPN Films Announces New 30 For 30 Projects

ESPN Films today announced several new 30 for 30 projects including documentaries on the ’85 Chicago Bears and the Duke lacrosse scandal, and the...

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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."