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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."

Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Delayed Again by Judge

The judge ordered Paramount, the state attorneys general involved in the case, and the Writers Guild of America to meet and discuss a path forward.

FCC Sets August Vote to Repeal 39% TV Ownership Cap

"Repealing the national cap will provide essential relief for local broadcasters by restoring a healthy counterbalance to the growing leverage of national programmers."

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."

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.

Brendan Carr: Broadcasters Should Expect Tough Enforcement From FCC to Continue

"We have rules requiring that broadcasters actually identify the needs of their local community and serve it. And we’re an FCC that is going to enforce those requirements.”

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?

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."

FOX Corp. Sees 8.6% Revenue Decline During 2026’s First Quarter

"We remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering long-term shareholder value supported by our strong 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."