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ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro Notes “Difficult Decisions” as Network Begins Layoffs

"We had to make some difficult decisions about job impacts that we will be communicating today."

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

Bill Handel: We’ve Lost 65% of Our AM Radio Audience on KFI in Past Decade

"And if you look at revenue, revenue has just collapsed."

NHL Creating Local Broadcast Production Setup With At Least Four Clubs Beginning Next Season

"Our main goal right now is to maintain as much flexibility as we can so that as the market matures and we start to understand what the future really holds, then we can react very quickly."

WJR 760’s Ann Thomas Shares How Digital Has Expanded the Program Director Role

"How can I take what we're doing on the air and make sure it's seen on social media, on Facebook, on YouTube? It's been challenging. But honestly, it's been a lot of fun, too."

WJR 760 Launches ‘Founding Fathers Friday’ Ahead of America 250 Celebration

"As we approach the 250, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back and revisit and learn about the people that set this whole thing up."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2025

"A total of 42 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows category."

WJR 760 Names Marie Osborne Director of Community Affairs & News

"She brings a powerful voice and a wealth of experience to this vital role, and I am pleased that she has accepted this new position.”

WJR 760 Adds The Denise Ilitch Show to Weekend Lineup

“All of us agree that the stories we explore on this show have the potential to inspire leadership in big and small ways, locally and nationally.”

WJR 760 Tabs Ryan Ermanni as New Afternoon Drive Host

"I am truly humbled to be associated with those legendary call letters."

How WJR 760 Host Paul W. Smith Convinced Ford to Keep AM Radio in New Models

"I said 'This is self-serving, but I'm going to say it anyway: Can I get you to keep AM radios in your vehicles?'"

What Radio Companies and Executives Can Learn From Why Guy Gordon Exited WJR 760

The message, if you haven't heard it yet, should be loud and clear: you no longer have the upper hand.

WJR 760 Host Guy Gordon Exits

Gordon had been morning host on the station since June 2023, replacing Paul W. Smith in the daypart.

Johnny Kane to Host Weekly ‘SportsCaster’s Open Mic’ Show on WJR 760AM

Johnny Kane will be hosting a new weekly sports talk show on WJR 760AM and SportsCaster.com that is designed to amplify new voices in...

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NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

Bill Handel: We’ve Lost 65% of Our AM Radio Audience on KFI in Past Decade

"And if you look at revenue, revenue has just collapsed."

NHL Creating Local Broadcast Production Setup With At Least Four Clubs Beginning Next Season

"Our main goal right now is to maintain as much flexibility as we can so that as the market matures and we start to understand what the future really holds, then we can react very quickly."

Emmanuel Acho: ESPN Executives “Cowards” for Handling of Ryan Clark Firing

"If you work long enough, you will get fired regardless of your profession. But to fire a man that helped bring a show its very first Emmy award in the midst of that show is cowardly."