Tag: Westwood One

Browse our Latest articles!

The Breakfast Club Goes Live on Netflix. Is That Good or Bad for Radio?

"For all you 'radio is dead' people, one of the biggest streaming companies on earth just said, 'daily live conversation still matters'."

How the Sports Betting Boom Is Reshaping Sports Radio and Broadcasting Economics

"The next phase is going to be about which operators, networks and shows actually built sustainable models on top of the new economics."

This Week with George Stephanopoulos Wins Total Viewer Ratings For 16th Straight Week

For the seventh consecutive Sunday, the program grew its total viewer audience year over year — up 3% compared to last year.

A Competitor’s Classy Send-Off: KS95 Morning Show Honors Dave Ryan’s Exit

Today is Dave Ryan's final broadcast. We reported his...

Syndicated Host Rowdy Yates Was Born To Be In Radio

"I'm a second-generation radio guy who grew up in Texas. My father was Joe Holstead. He was known as the Dean of Texas Radio News, primarily a top 40 news guy,” said Yates.

Groovy 106.3 Debuts In Oxnard/Ventura CA

The move follows the cancellation of seven of Westwood One’s 24/7 formats, including the “Hits Now” Top 40 format, which the station had been carrying.

Carl Russo To Retire At Classic Rocker 97 Rock Buffalo

Russo joined the station and PM drive in 1998. He shared the news of his retirement on social media.

Cumulus Makes Format Changes Ahead Of Westwood One Changes

Cumulus Media is flipping station programming ahead of the discontinuation of the seven Westwood One formats.

Backstage Country’s Elaina Smith: Ask For Forgiveness, Not Permission

“I may have gotten in a little trouble in the beginning, but it was one of those ‘ask for forgiveness, not permission’ situations that actually turned out great,” she says.

Cumulus Media, Westwood One SVP of Sports Bruce Gilbert to Receive ‘The Jeff Smulyan Award’ at the 2025 BSM Summit

"Few are better at their job than Bruce Gilbert, and few have made a stronger impact on the sports radio business than Bruce Gilbert."

The Interview: The Vince Coglianese Show, Westwood One

Anytime you score an interview with a sitting President, it raises eyebrows. Especially when it's only your second week in national syndication.

Tony Lorino’s Vision For Throwback Nation Is Coming True

“There are a couple of things that I think I've learned through it, and one is that you have to embrace the little wins along the way because we kept growing the whole time."

Jim Rome is Constructing a New Path for ‘The Jungle’ of Tomorrow

"I thought it was way more risky not to put myself out there, and I thought if they love me that they will find me."

Westwood One Eliminates Seven 24/7 Music Formats

As first reported by RadioInsight, Cumulus Media has eliminated seven of its 24/7 music formats.

Popular

How the Sports Betting Boom Is Reshaping Sports Radio and Broadcasting Economics

"The next phase is going to be about which operators, networks and shows actually built sustainable models on top of the new economics."

This Week with George Stephanopoulos Wins Total Viewer Ratings For 16th Straight Week

For the seventh consecutive Sunday, the program grew its total viewer audience year over year — up 3% compared to last year.

A Competitor’s Classy Send-Off: KS95 Morning Show Honors Dave Ryan’s Exit

Today is Dave Ryan's final broadcast. We reported his...

Final CBS News Radio Newscast to Be Anchored by Christopher Cruise

"When I lived in North Carolina, I had a plaque on my office wall that said 'I'm not from the South, but I got here as soon as I could.' And I feel the same way about CBS News Radio."