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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."

Dan Le Batard Explains Why He’s Avoided Discussing Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel Topic

"It was so hard for her to come by her credibility, and now we're going to do this s**t. So I don't want to give it oxygen, but everybody wants to talk about it."

Craig Carton: Dianna Russini Has Done “Damage” to Women in Broadcasting

"I know what you’re thinking. I know what everybody’s thinking. Wonder how she got that story."

TNT Sports Draws Best NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Audience in Seven Years

"For TNT Sports, the performance sets a new benchmark. The 18.3 million average surpasses the company’s previous high of 17.8 million viewers."

The Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Controversy Is a Media Ethics Lesson To Learn From

"Skepticism is harder to shake than criticism. Once people start questioning how you obtained information instead of simply consuming it, the dynamic changes."

How J.A. Adande Explores Legacy Through Journalism and Evolution With “Dynastic”

"Dynastic fills a niche to look back and understand. I want to promote a historical understanding."

Why NFL Network’s ‘Path to the Draft’ Is the Clear Route To Follow Towards Draft Day

"In the crowded landscape of pre-draft programming, Path to the Draft stands out for its variety and insight. The show doesn’t just tell viewers about the draft; it shows them through stats, sound, and substance."

ESPN’s Jeff Passan Launching New Podcast with Omaha Productions

"Baseball is having a moment, and we’re trying to make a show worthy of it."

Former 97.5 The Fanatic Host Mike Missanelli Arrested After Dispute With Fiancée

"Upon arrival, officers encountered Missanelli outside the home. He told police that he and his fiancée had been involved in what he described as a “scuffle” during an argument."

Dick Vitale Reveals Latest Health Update Following Abnormalities Shown In Recent Scans

"As always, I plan to remain as active as ever and fight as hard as can be."

Stephen A. Smith: “There Are Many Folks Out There Who Want Me Done” At ESPN, SiriusXM

"There are many folks out there who want me done. They want me fired. They want me taken off the airwaves… Good luck with that."

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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."