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The Pat McAfee Show Field Pass AltCast Coming To Super Bowl LXI

"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."

Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

760 WJR Detroit Program Director Ann Thomas Shares Several Key Takeaways from the BNM News Summit

The news media industry continues to buzz about the BNM Summit earlier this month. Ann Thomas from Cumulus Media's WJR Detroit, even spoke to...

Cumulus Media Names Theresa Vicari Ahee Regional Sales Manager for Detroit and Ann Arbor, MI

With over 16 years of experience in media, public relations, and marketing, Ahee will now lead Cumulus Media's sales teams in these two markets.

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Afternoon Shows of 2023

"A total of 37 shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel in the Major Market Afternoon News/Talk Shows category."

760 WJR Adds Renee Vitale, Lloyd Jackson, Jamie Edmonds to Mornings, New Sports Show at Night

"I am pleased that Jamie, Lloyd, Lomas, and Renee have agreed to be part of WJR's great new lineup. They all bring a tremendous amount of experience to WJR..."

Ann Thomas Charts a New Course for WJR

"I do not think radio is dying. I think it’s all about what radio can do and what stations can do to make themselves an important part of the community."

Ann Thomas Named Program Director of WJR, Mike Wheeler Promoted to OM

This move makes Thomas the first female Program Director in the station’s 101-year history.

Paul W. Smith on Moving to Middays: I’ll Get Used to Waking Up at 8:00 AM

Smith had hosted the program since legendary host J.P. McCarthy's exit in 1996.

Sean Baligian Gets New Night Show at WJR

"The new show will be a revival of Sportswrap. It is one of many changes coming to the WJR lineup."

WJR Host Mitch Albom Raises Nearly $2 Million For Charity During Radiothon

“I am humbled every year at the incredible generosity of our audience and our friends around the country."

Former WJR Radio Host Frank Beckmann Dies at 72

The former WJR Radio host had been sick for nearly a year since his retirement from the station. 

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

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"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”