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Zimmer Communications Names Mike Stern Director of Programming

"Mike is one of the most respected programming minds in our industry, and we’re incredibly fortunate to have him joining our team."

ESPN Should Use Michael Wilbon’s Absence to Plan Pardon the Interruption’s Future

"ESPN shouldn't wait until the inevitable arrives to start thinking about what comes next. The network has an opportunity to let the audience see what the next chapter could look like without sacrificing what made the original so special."

How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

U.S. Soccer, Westwood One Agree to English-Language Audio Rights Deal

"We look forward to amplifying the excitement of U.S. Soccer across our network for many years to come."

Kevin DeLany Looks Back on His Career After Retiring as Vice President of News/Talk at Westwood One

"It's always a difficult thing to move on from doing what you love, but I think I'm ready for a quieter time when the phone's not ringing all the time."

Darlas Rai To Join New Country 93.3 Eugene OR For Afternoons

In November of last year, Rai left Nash Icon WSM-FM in Nashville after 18 years with the cluster, calling it a semi-retirement.

Study: Westwood One Coverage of NCAA March Madness Reaches ‘More Sports Passionate’ Audience Than Television

"They’re more likely to have a sports app, more likely to do fantasy sports, more likely to actually physically attend sports events."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – National Sports Radio Shows

"A total of 63 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the National Sports Radio Shows category."

Westwood One Shifts America at Night with Rich Valdes to New Timeslot With 25 New Affiliates

"I’m super excited to be on all of these new stations in great cities, and welcome all of our new listeners to join our live late-night national town hall conversation..."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Classic Rock Radio Shows of 2024

"77 Classic Rock radio shows appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Bruce Gilbert Continues to Innovate and Be Part of the Change at Cumulus Media and Westwood One

"I just want my key card to keep working so they’ll let me into the building."

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – National News/Talk Radio Shows

71 national talk shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel.

Tom Griswold of ‘BOB & TOM’ Reflects on 40 Years, and Wants To Do 10 More

Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold started the comedy and talk show, which is now syndicated by Westwood One and heard on over 80 stations across the US.

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ESPN Should Use Michael Wilbon’s Absence to Plan Pardon the Interruption’s Future

"ESPN shouldn't wait until the inevitable arrives to start thinking about what comes next. The network has an opportunity to let the audience see what the next chapter could look like without sacrificing what made the original so special."

How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

How Eddie Olczyk Is Embracing a New Chapter Of A Hall of Fame Hockey Broadcasting Career

"I'm very lucky to be an American-born lead analyst and do that many games in our country. It's very humbling and I feel honored. I'm always trying to make the next one the best one. That remains the goal."