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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."

Tackling The Sports Radio Universe

Look around the country today and you're sure to find former football players invading your sports talk radio dial. This wasn't always the case...

Being An Entertainer Has Its Benefits

Broadcasters are trained to be fair and balanced and provide a neutral point of view to the audience. Whether it's studying the industry in...

Discovering New Talent

This week I had the privilege of spending a few days in Bristol, CT at ESPN among some of the brightest minds in the sports...

Personality Profile: Kirk McEwen

When you talk to Kirk McEwen, you can't help but be in a good mood after the conversation. His energy, love for life and passion for...

The World of Men 25-54

Defining success for a sports radio station can be measured in many different ways. There's laying out guidelines and goals for what you expect...

Freddie Coleman – ESPN Radio

For many sports broadcasters, the opportunity to work for ESPN is a lifelong dream. It is viewed throughout our industry as one of the...

Walking The Thin Line

One of the toughest decisions for an on-air personality is determining what is fair and appropriate and what is over the line and off...

Why It Pays To Recycle

It's easy to lose sight of the audience's needs when you're laying out a game plan for your radio show. Usually a Host and...

Shan Shariff – 105.3 The Fan

Shan Shariff can be described as many things on the air. He can be sarcastic, funny, opinionated, creative and downright ballsy. I remember having...

Should I Make An Appointment?

There are many different approaches in sports talk radio so keep that in mind as you sift through this column. For some Programmers and...

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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."