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NFL Faces New Trial Over $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict

The ruling represents another setback for the NFL as it defends its Sunday Ticket distribution model.

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Paramount, Netflix Boast Double-Digit Gains in Nielsen’s November Media Distributor Gauge

"YouTube and Disney retained the top two spots, with 12.9% and 10.5% of total TV, respectively. YouTube’s share remained flat month-over-month, while Disney dropped 0.9 share points"

Even WFAN Isn’t Immune From Adapting for Changing Listener Demands

"Once information became ubiquitous, the update lost its leverage, and without leverage, radio loses relevance. That reality doesn’t spare WFAN, regardless of how iconic the call letters may be"

Jim Russell Announces Departure From ‘The Jon & Jim Show’ Due to Family Reasons December 29

"This was a very tough decision for me and Eryn, especially because I love what I do. I love the show, and have been in San Diego for 15 years now, and it's become my home"

Doug Gottlieb Officially Steps Away From Daily Radio Program To Focus on College Basketball Coaching Role

"Green Bay basketball is incredibly important to me, and you can’t say something’s your dream job and then not be willing to literally and figuratively give your all for it"

Craig Carton: “Brandon Tierney, Sal Licata Did Nothing Wrong” as They Depart WFAN

"I’ve never been in a situation where a radio station or company allowed someone who’s not continuing at that station to still go on the air"

Brandon Tierney Teases New Program On YouTube Following WFAN Exit

"Tierney announced the launch of a new digital program titled Unkillable to Unleashed"

Mike Missanelli: 97.5 The Fanatic’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Will Never Work Against 94 WIP

"They’re so far behind in the ratings that there’s no way they could possibly catch up if they keep doing even what they do"

Damon Amendolara on the End of the Infinity Sports Network: “It’s Demoralizing”

"It was predictable. I did sense that there were signs that it wasn't going to be very long"

Philadelphia Flyers Suspend Radio Play-By-Play Announcer for Inappropriate Comment

"This action reflects our commitment to maintaining professionalism and respect in all aspects of our broadcast"

Bart Winkler: Listeners Were Ignored in Decision To End Infinity Sports Network

"The listeners of the Infinity Sports Network were an afterthought, not even a thought. You got afterthought means you were at least a thought. I don't think you were a thought at all in this process"

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."