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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."

12 States Launch Lawsuit to Stop Paramount Skydance, Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

The states argue the merger would create a 27% share of the cable market by combining Warner Bros. and Paramount’s operations.

Comcast, NBCUniversal to Split Into 2 Companies

Comcast has announced plans to split the company into two. NBCUniversal will largely take the media assets, while Comcast will retain the technology and...

Nexstar Media’s Perry Sook: TEGNA Merger ‘Vital to the Future of Local Television/Journalism’

"No one wants their news from a chatbot or a rage-optimized social feed. Americans deserve more than a shrinking set of national outlets that do not reflect the diversity of their communities."

FOX Played the Streaming Long Game and It Paid Off with Roku

While competitors like Disney, Paramount, and NBCUniversal poured billions of dollars into platforms, infrastructure, and original content, FOX largely sat back. Some criticized the company for moving too slowly. But patience paid off.

Lachlan Murdoch Signs Contract Extension to Remain FOX Corp. CEO

Murdoch's annual salary remains unchanged at $3 million.

ABC: License Renewal Demands From FCC ‘Unlawful, Unconstitutional’

As part of the filing, it said it was doing so "under protest in response to an unlawful, arbitrary, and unconstitutional order" from the FCC.

YouTube’s Upfront Pitch to Advertisers Raises a Big Strategic Question

When you can legitimately claim to have everything, why would you want to be compared to something that's losing ground by the day?

Urban One Reports 15.8% Revenue Decline During 2026’s First Quarter

“First quarter revenue was soft across all divisions..."

Versant Reports 1% Revenue Decline During 2026’s First Quarter

“Our first quarter as an independent company marks an important milestone for Versant and reflects a solid start to the year."

Disney’s Josh D’Amaro Helms First Upfront As CEO

"You cannot acquire a hundred years of trust and put generations of belonging on a balance sheet."

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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."