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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

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Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

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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Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."