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Hometown Broadcasting Acquires Four Stations $150,000 FCC Filing

"We look forward to serving our communities with hometown ideas, local broadcasting and a commitment to being an active part of the communities we serve."

99.9 The Fan Announces Multi-Year Extension With Carolina Hurricanes

"We’re tremendously appreciative of our relationship with the Hurricanes and honored to continue serving this incredibly passionate fanbase."

RTDNA Survey Shows Radio News Salaries Rose in 2025

News producer pay fell by nearly $10,000, dropping into the low-$50,000 range.

Al Michaels “Happy” With Improved Slate Of Games On Thursday Night Football

"I think the league has shown us they’re pretty happy with the way Amazon’s been telecasting and producing these games by the type of schedules we’ve been given over the last couple of years."

Mike Wickett Added to Westwood One Sports Weekend Programming

"I can't tell you how excited I am to be back doing my favorite thing: talking sports!"

Paul Finebaum Says The State of Radio Is Bad. Is He Right?

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Fame, Fear, Fortune, Fun or Freedom: Which of the Five F’s Drive You?

"Companies have to understand that the best expect to be compensated, and challenged. Money matters, but if it's all you've got, eventually your top stars will chase new situations."

The Power Trip on KFAN: iHeartMedia is Trying to Kill Us, Doesn’t Want to Pay Us

"It's the beginning of the end. I'll tell you why - they took away our music, and they're playing 700,000 commercials during each podcast."

Which Areas of Executive Performance Should Be Known in Media Companies?

"How do we know if a CEO, executive, market manager or PD is outperforming or underperforming?"

How You Lead a Brand Matters, and KNBR is Finding Out the Hard Way

"How you act as a leader should be different than how you present yourself as a host. You're no longer just representing a show, you are now repping the brand, company, and staff."

How SKOR North in Minneapolis Seized The Moment on the Night of the NFL Draft

"Not only was SKOR North on point on the air, they were visually displayed across the city, and more importantly, they were ready to monetize the opportunity.'

Barrett Sports Media Presents ‘The 2024 NFL Analyst Draft’

"Some selections you'll agree with, others you won't, and it'll likely lead to texts and social media interactions among industry folks."

Where Are Sports Media’s Innovations, Ideas and Solutions?

"Innovation, ideas, and revenue-first leaders are going to matter more than content and ratings evaluators."

Winning in a Multi-Platform World Requires Thinking Beyond Radio

"If we're going to claim to be more than just radio stations, are we built and ready to win larger advertising deals against the best sports media digital brands? Secondly, why are we only using radio ratings to showcase our impact?

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99.9 The Fan Announces Multi-Year Extension With Carolina Hurricanes

"We’re tremendously appreciative of our relationship with the Hurricanes and honored to continue serving this incredibly passionate fanbase."

RTDNA Survey Shows Radio News Salaries Rose in 2025

News producer pay fell by nearly $10,000, dropping into the low-$50,000 range.

Al Michaels “Happy” With Improved Slate Of Games On Thursday Night Football

"I think the league has shown us they’re pretty happy with the way Amazon’s been telecasting and producing these games by the type of schedules we’ve been given over the last couple of years."

Netflix Executive Bela Bajaria Exchanges Texts With Bill Simmons During Live Episodes

"He does love the feedback. Sometimes I think I probably do it too much live."