Radio Must Meet the Audience Where They Are and Embrace New Technology

The role of the brand manager lost its shine. Fortunately for current and aspiring programmers, we’re in a content-driven world—and that should be the focus.

Dealing With The Less Glamorous Side Of Management

While being the boss does have many benefits, it's crucial that everyone in an organization understands the less glamorous side of leadership.

Nick Nickson to Be Honored by Los Angeles Kings in Pregame Ceremony Ahead of Retirement

The ceremony will be hosted by Patrick O’Neal of FanDuel Sports Network West and will take place ahead of puck drop of Kings-Jets.

Steve Kornacki Departs MSNBC, Will Remain with NBC News as Cable Channel Spun Off

Steve Kornacki has been a pivotal player in election coverage for MSNBC in recent years.

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Bilingual AC 105.7 Maxima Launches In Las Vegas

Beasley Las Vegas flipped Urban AC Jammin’ 105.7 to Bilingual AC 105.7 Maxima “Para Nosotros,” which translates to “For Us.”

93.3 FLZ Tampa To Offer ‘The Great Easter Potato Hunt’

The station and the city will also join forces to offer “Spud Search,” where children can participate in a grand-scale potato hunt with special golden potatoes redeemable for prizes.

YES Network Chairman Randy Levine Thankful For Comcast Deal

Deep into the night last night, the Comcast Corporation...

MSNBC Adds Antonia Hylton, Elise Jordan to Cast of Primetime Edition of ‘The Weekend’

"It’s an honor to join this show and be at the table, shaping the conversation and asking the important and hard questions.”

iHeartMedia Names Jennifer Stocker Nebraska-Iowa Area President

In her new position, she will oversee the markets in Omaha, Des Moines, Sioux City, Davenport, Ogallala, and Cedar Rapids.

Why the Trend of Television News Layoffs Is Only Just Beginning

This isn't NASA-style rocket science. Losing talented journalists with decades of experience and insight hurts newsgathering across the board.

Matt Vasgersian Fires Strikes In Search of ‘Santa Maria’ on MLB Network

"You learn something doing play-by-play that you didn’t know yesterday, and you learn something studio hosting that you didn’t know yesterday about the game, the sport, and it’s huge."

The Watch: Inside with Jen Psaki, MSNBC

It's clear MSNBC sees Psaki as a rapidly rising star in the cable news world. Do I see the same thing?

Columns

What Sports Radio Can Learn From Jon Gruden

"It continues to baffle me how hard it is for sports radio stations to figure out that the best form of advertising your brand is through your listeners."

When Does ‘New Music’ Stop Being ‘New’?

I will throw this out there now: in today’s world of music consumption, calling anything “new” longer than a week is a mistake!

4 Tips on How to Handle Social Media As a Media Member and On-Air Talent in 2025

Ask yourself: what is the benefit of arguing with a troll? The answer is nothing.

Success of Newsmax IPO Shows Cable News is Far From Dead in the Water

Chris Ruddy became an overnight billionaire this week. I think it's hard to ring the "Cable news is dying!" bell when that's the case.

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."

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Radio & Podcasts

Radio Must Meet the Audience Where They Are and Embrace New Technology

The role of the brand manager lost its shine. Fortunately for current and aspiring programmers, we’re in a content-driven world—and that should be the focus.

Bilingual AC 105.7 Maxima Launches In Las Vegas

Beasley Las Vegas flipped Urban AC Jammin’ 105.7 to Bilingual AC 105.7 Maxima “Para Nosotros,” which translates to “For Us.”

93.3 FLZ Tampa To Offer ‘The Great Easter Potato Hunt’

The station and the city will also join forces to offer “Spud Search,” where children can participate in a grand-scale potato hunt with special golden potatoes redeemable for prizes.

WTOP Launches Podcast Centered on Local Entrepreneurs

“With this endeavor we’re raising the profile of entrepreneurship in D.C. by connecting the local people and stories that make up the heart of D.C.’s thriving business community..."

Suzy Colling Retiring From Lazer 103.3 Des Moines

Suzy Colling is leaving Rocker Lazer 103.3 Des Moines after 22 years with the station.

Rob Creighton Out At Townsquare Sedalia, MO

Rob Creighton is out as Director of Content and Mix 92.3 PM Driver in Sedalia, MO.

Skip Bayless: LeBron James Ambushed Stephen A. Smith

“This was just a delusional, irrationally, insanely proud pop, telling off Stephen A. Smith, knowing this debate was rigged. Frankly, that was pretty cowardly.”

iHeartMedia Debuts ‘iHeartRadio Emerging ALT’

“iHeartRadio Emerging ALT” will be hosted by Alex Mac and air on weeknights at 11 pm local time.

Former WLS-AM 890 News Reporter Jim Johnson Dies

Johnson spent nearly five decades working for the Chicago news/talk station.

Technical Difficulties Force Athletics, Cubs Radio Broadcasts Off Air in Sacramento Debut

"The broadcasts for both the Athletics and Cubs were unexpectedly taken off the air due to technical issues."

Tampa Bay Times’ Rick Stroud Announces New Program Coming To ESPN Radio Tampa Bay

“I’m very excited and honored to have the opportunity to co-host the first local show on ESPN Tampa Bay,”

How Casey Daniels Evolved on 93.1 WIBC to Help Lead a Rally at the Statehouse

"It's a big change from what I used to do. I was in media for so long and it was 'Don't give your opinion' because I wanted as many people through the doors as possible."
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Television & Streaming

Nick Nickson to Be Honored by Los Angeles Kings in Pregame Ceremony Ahead of Retirement

The ceremony will be hosted by Patrick O’Neal of FanDuel Sports Network West and will take place ahead of puck drop of Kings-Jets.

Steve Kornacki Departs MSNBC, Will Remain with NBC News as Cable Channel Spun Off

Steve Kornacki has been a pivotal player in election coverage for MSNBC in recent years.

YES Network Chairman Randy Levine Thankful For Comcast Deal

Deep into the night last night, the Comcast Corporation...

MSNBC Adds Antonia Hylton, Elise Jordan to Cast of Primetime Edition of ‘The Weekend’

"It’s an honor to join this show and be at the table, shaping the conversation and asking the important and hard questions.”

March Madness Viewership Flat As All Top Seeds Advance To Final Four

"Overall, the men’s tournament is up 3% compared to the same time period of the 2023 tournament."

Peter Schrager Joins ESPN Under Multiyear Agreement

"Peter will have an instant impact at ESPN combining his charismatic style and deep knowledge of the NFL."

NFL Will Schedule Three Games on Christmas Day in 2025

"NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently announced plans for a tripleheader of NFL games this coming Christmas, featuring two games on Netflix and one on Amazon Prime"

NHL, Rogers Communications Reach 12-Year, $7.7 Billion Media Rights Agreement: Report

This deal, which equates to approximately $640 million USD per season, will reportedly commence with the 2026-27 season and is more than double the value of its current contract.

Comcast, YES Network Reach Agreement for Continued Distribution

"Comcast and YES have reached an agreement for continued distribution of the YES Network."

David Samson: Comcast Has The Leverage In Dispute With YES Network

New York Yankees fans are anxiously waiting to see...

NewsNation and The Hill Ink Deal with Decision Desk HQ for Next Two Elections

NewsNation utilized Decision Desk HQ during the 2024 Presidential Election. It led the network to be the first to call the race in favor of President Donald Trump.

Seattle Storm Enter Multiyear Partnership with Local Sinclair Affiliates for Game Broadcasts

"We are thrilled to welcome KOMO and the CW to the Storm family."
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Business

Dealing With The Less Glamorous Side Of Management

While being the boss does have many benefits, it's crucial that everyone in an organization understands the less glamorous side of leadership.

iHeartMedia Names Jennifer Stocker Nebraska-Iowa Area President

In her new position, she will oversee the markets in Omaha, Des Moines, Sioux City, Davenport, Ogallala, and Cedar Rapids.

Audacy Announces Audacy Creator Lab For Podcasters

Audacy today announced the launch of the Audacy Creator Lab, an initiative designed to support podcast creators and deliver advertising opportunities at scale.

The Daily Wire Begins Round of Layoffs

"This decision was based on business needs and operational efficiencies."

Quu Unveils 2025 In-Vehicle Visuals Report

The biggest downturn studied by Quu was the dedicated "radio" button in models.

NBC Olympics Tabs Betsy Riley Senior Vice President and Coordinating Producer

"Betsy is a terrific leader and innovator whose creativity will be vital as we continue to build off the success of Paris."

Political Advertising Hits Nearly $150 Million During First Quarter, New AdImpact Data Shows

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race is poised to be the most expensive state supreme court race ever, with already nearly $70 million spent and reserved.

Leah Reis-Dennis Upped To Audacy Head Of Podcasts

Reis-Dennis joined Audacy in 2022 and was most recently Vice President of Podcast Content Strategy and Business Development.

Hubbard Radio Announces Creation of Gamut Podcast Network

“It's exciting to see us take the next step in our podcast evolution.”

Nielsen To Stop Ratings For Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

The two-book market was ranked number 89 and just one subscriber for the Fall 2024 book.

YouTube Podcast Head Kai Chuk Exits

YouTube has grown into the biggest podcast platform on...

Triton Digital Announces Integration Between Spreaker and Sounder

“Through this integration, buyers can confidently invest via the Triton Digital Audio Marketplace in the expansive content inventory available on Spreaker."
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