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How Fox News Audio’s ‘No Fear’ Strategy Built It for the Digital Age

Fox News Audio Senior Vice President John Sylvester isn't...

Can Bussin’ With the Boys Be the Beginning of NASCAR’s Survival Plan?

"What this partnership can do is give NASCAR another opportunity to reconnect with younger audiences through a more authentic voice than traditional television coverage often provides."

How ‘Sources Tell Jeff Passan’ Showcases a Different Side of ESPN’s MLB Insider

"The suit is replaced by a hoodie, and he adopts a more conversational, relaxed style that adds depth to his on-air persona. On ESPN, it’s all business with reports, updates, stories, and rumors. The podcast feels more like a few guys talking baseball in a cool, entertaining way."

The Accidental Radio Career of 97.1 The River Morning Host Axel Lowe

"I'm not one of those dudes that's so rock it's not going to be appealing to women. I'm a guy that's got a wife and two daughters. I know how to connect with women."

SummitMedia Implements Significant Layoffs Across It Markets

The cuts are believed to impact Birmingham, Greenville, Honolulu, Louisville, Omaha, Richmond, Springfield, Tucson, and Wichita.

SummitMedia Names Joe Bell Senior Vice President Sales

Based at the company headquarters in Birmingham, Bell will be responsible for driving revenue, leading sales teams, and shaping SummitMedia’s sales strategy across its nine markets.

Jennifer ‘Hemmy’ Hemmer To Join 947 KTTS Springfield, MO

Hemmy, who was downsized in iHeartMedia firings in August of last year, was previously PD and afternoon host at 100.5 The Wolf Springfield.

‘Dingo’ Brent Crank Back In Mornings At Q103.1 Louisville

This is his second tour of duty with the station having previously hosted mornings from 2016-2019.

SummitMedia Launches 100.9 ‘The Hip Hop Station’ In Richmond

SummitMedia has flipped Classic Hits “Awesome 100.9” WJSR Richmond, VA. to Hip Hop as “100.9 The Hip Hop Station.”

For Tom Oakes It’s Been 49 Years Of Loving Radio And Country Music

“Passion is what it's really about—passion about what you do, passion about how you do it, passion for who you're serving, who you're working with, and just trying to lift everybody up."

Joe “J-Dub” Dobbins Joins 94.9 WQMX

Dobbins was most recently Program Director at SummitMedia's Top 40 Star 102.1 in Knoxville, TN.

Mike Hogan Named President/General Manager Of SummitMedia Omaha

Hogan joins from iHeartMedia, where he has been overseeing the company’s clusters in Sioux City, IA, and Ogallala, NE, since 2018.

‘The Bootleg Kev Show’ Adds Hot 98.1 Greenville SC And Hot 104.5 Knoxville TN

The program is now airing Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight and Sundays from 10 am to 12 pm (ET).

SummitMedia Names Chadwick ‘AJ’ Hausknecht SVP/Programming

Hausknecht will oversee the company's Top 40, Hot AC, and AC radio stations across its entire portfolio in this role.

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Can Bussin’ With the Boys Be the Beginning of NASCAR’s Survival Plan?

"What this partnership can do is give NASCAR another opportunity to reconnect with younger audiences through a more authentic voice than traditional television coverage often provides."

How ‘Sources Tell Jeff Passan’ Showcases a Different Side of ESPN’s MLB Insider

"The suit is replaced by a hoodie, and he adopts a more conversational, relaxed style that adds depth to his on-air persona. On ESPN, it’s all business with reports, updates, stories, and rumors. The podcast feels more like a few guys talking baseball in a cool, entertaining way."

The Accidental Radio Career of 97.1 The River Morning Host Axel Lowe

"I'm not one of those dudes that's so rock it's not going to be appealing to women. I'm a guy that's got a wife and two daughters. I know how to connect with women."

Why SiriusXM Is Investing Heavily in News and Talk Radio

Its portfolio includes properties that reach tens of millions of listeners. That infrastructure doesn't just super serve music fans or sports bettors — it's tailor-made for talk.