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Paramount Skydance Acquisition Of Warner Bros. Discovery Reportedly Approved By Justice Department

"According to reporting by Politico, the DOJ approved the deal without requiring divestitures, behavioral remedies, or concessions."

FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

Big Country 104.9 Launches Yacht Big Country Weekend Format Shake-Up

"This is part of our dare to be different initiative that we hope all of radio will re-embrace,"

2026 Political Advertising to Reach Record $11.6 Billion, AdImpact Forecast Shows

The revised estimate would make the cycle the most expensive on record and represents a 4% increase compared to the 2024 presidential election.

Dan Bongino Bids Farewell to Westwood One and Podcast Before Joining FBI

"I used to fill in on Christmas morning at local radio stations, and I thought, 'Wouldn't it be so cool to get on a local radio station one day?' I never realized that one day, not only would we have a local radio station, but we'd have 375 of them."

Vince Coglianese: Taking Over for Dan Bongino ‘The Most Unusual Exchange You’ll Ever See in Media’

"This is an industry where -- there's some people who help each other out -- for the most part, when a guy gets a job, usually somebody else has to lose it. That's usually how that works."

The 2025 BSM Summit Welcomes Jen Lada, David Locke, Bruce Gilbert, Cameron Hendrix and John Mamola

All five speakers will be part of sessions at the upcoming Summit. The full schedule will be released closer to the event.

How Chris Plante Juggles His Newsmax TV Show Alongside His Westwood One Radio Show

"I didn't want to go into broadcasting. I didn't want to go into news. And look at me now. I'm having the greatest time."

‘The Jim Rome Show’ Available on SiriusXM Starting Monday

"Just know the best days in The Jungle are still ahead."

Longtime Media Industry Executive Bill Freund Passes Away

Freund worked as a senior executive at Katz Media, Triton Digital, and Westwood One, among other entrepreneurial ventures.

The Lesson Dan Bongino Taught News/Talk Radio Leaders The Hard Way

Bongino’s exit will create ratings and revenue headwinds for many in our industry. If you are hiring a new host, are they there for themselves or for the station?

Westwood One Tabs Vince Coglianese to Replace Dan Bongino in National Lineup

Westwood One has made it's decision: WMAL host Vince Coglianese will join its national lineup to fill the hole vacated by Dan Bongino. The VINCE...

8 Candidates Most Likely to Replace Dan Bongino in the Lineup at Westwood One

After speaking with industry sources, we've identified the following eight candidates as the most likely options to replace The Dan Bongino Show in the Westwood One lineup of offerings.

Westwood One Deserves the Benefit of the Doubt

"It's fair for local stations to ask questions about Westwood One and their future direction yet equally necessary to remind them that good partners deserve a chance to present a plan to keep business strong."

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FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

Big Country 104.9 Launches Yacht Big Country Weekend Format Shake-Up

"This is part of our dare to be different initiative that we hope all of radio will re-embrace,"

2026 Political Advertising to Reach Record $11.6 Billion, AdImpact Forecast Shows

The revised estimate would make the cycle the most expensive on record and represents a 4% increase compared to the 2024 presidential election.

Former MLB Broadcaster John Sanders Dies At 83

"Total respect for John, pro’s pro, good guy. Enjoyed being around him, I’d seen him most recently at Pitt games but I haven’t seen him for a couple of years. It’s just said, it’s all too soon, what a guy!"