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NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt Shares What’s Next After Strong Push For AM Radio Act

"For this to have finally cut through, gotten a floor vote in mid-September in the House of Representatives, and now sitting on the doorstep in the U.S. Senate, it's entirely a tribute to listeners' passion around this issue."

Where CNN Fits in David Ellison’s Newly Merged Skydance Empire

Skydance could've treated CNN as a cable asset to trim, spin or sell. Instead, it put the network next to its crown jewels.

Why The Barstool Sports and Big Noon Kickoff Experiment Was Worth The Risk

"The partnership itself shouldn't be viewed as a failure. It was different. It generated attention, created conversation, reached audiences in ways traditional television has struggled to reach them and, for a time, it worked."

Why Dylan Salisbury Never Had a Plan B For His Radio Career

"Keep at it, because radio needs great people."

WTOP Business Reporter Jeff Clabaugh Dies

“His work ethic was incredible. And his voice was so smooth. He was one of the best storytellers in the WTOP newsroom.”

WMAL Picks Derek Hunter to Replace Vince Coglianese in Afternoon Drive

“His width of interests will make for a fun and informative afternoon program as we wrestle this news cycle each day.”

Longtime WTOP Evening Anchor Dimitri Sotis Dies

Sotis helmed the 7-11:30 PM anchor chair for the venerable all-news station, where he worked since 1999.

Former WTOP News Anchor/Reporter, Westwood One Host Evan Haning Dies

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Federal News Network Morning Host Tom Temin Sets Retirement Date, Replacement Sought

“Tom’s contributions over the past 17 years are immeasurable and have impacted so many in the community. His shoes will be impossible to replace and difficult to fill.”

WTOP Reporter Jason Fraley Announces Exit

Entertainment reporter Jason Fraley announced that he departed the Hubbard Radio station after 16 years.

WTOP Reporter Neal Augenstein Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Neal Augenstein began his career at WTOP in 1997 as a part-time news anchor.

‘The Sports Junkies’ React to Audacy Severing Ties With Washington Commanders

“It doesn’t change our show one bit or another. Like, we’ve done our show with the rights and without the rights."

ESPN 980 Names Chris Johnson Program Director

Red Zebra Broadcasting has announced that it has hired Chris Johnson as Program Director for ESPN 980. Johnson will return to the radio station...

Program Director Dan Zampillo Leaving ESPN 980

2015 was a tumultuous year for Red Zebra Broadcasting's ESPN 980 in Washington DC. Unfortunately, 2016 is starting off in similar fashion. Program Director Dan...

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Where CNN Fits in David Ellison’s Newly Merged Skydance Empire

Skydance could've treated CNN as a cable asset to trim, spin or sell. Instead, it put the network next to its crown jewels.

Why The Barstool Sports and Big Noon Kickoff Experiment Was Worth The Risk

"The partnership itself shouldn't be viewed as a failure. It was different. It generated attention, created conversation, reached audiences in ways traditional television has struggled to reach them and, for a time, it worked."

Why Dylan Salisbury Never Had a Plan B For His Radio Career

"Keep at it, because radio needs great people."

What Happens to Radio When the Nielsen Ranker Goes Dark?

"Do ratings still matter this fall? Absolutely! But not enough to save anyone."