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CBS News Earned $362 Million From 60 Minutes, CBS Evening News, Others in 2025

"Halfway through this year, CBS is still at 22% of the dollar share."

NAB President Curtis LeGeyt: Congress Must “Reaffirm The Scope” Of Sports Broadcasting Act Of 1961 With All Leagues

"We're not here to scrutinize the NFL's business practices. We're here to affirm that if they want to take advantage of an antitrust exemption granted to them by this body, that there are certain public interest obligations that went along with that."

Christy Brittain Joins 96.1 BBB Raleigh as New Afternoon Host

"Radio has always been about companionship and community, and I look forward to spending afternoons with the incredible people of the Triangle."

Chad ‘Chumley’ Kerch Joins WQIK Jacksonville Country Morning Show

"I'm honored to add my voice to a team Jacksonville already loves."

Longtime WTOP Evening Anchor Dimitri Sotis Dies

Sotis helmed the 7-11:30 PM anchor chair for the venerable all-news station, where he worked since 1999.

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Radio Stations

"53 radio stations appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

Former WTOP Reporter Derrick Ward Dies

"His warmth and caring were evident at every turn. Everybody liked Derrick. I saw why right away. He’ll be missed tremendously.”

WTOP Dedicates Main Air Studio to Honor the Late Jim Farley

Jim Farley worked at the station from 1996 until his 2013 retirement.

Former WTOP News Anchor/Reporter, Westwood One Host Evan Haning Dies

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WTOP Reporter Jason Fraley Announces Exit

Entertainment reporter Jason Fraley announced that he departed the Hubbard Radio station after 16 years.

WTOP’s Joel Oxley, WSB’s Ken Charles to Receive Programming and Business Awards at the 2024 BNM Summit

"Three awards are given out during our Gold Diamond Awards Ceremony presented by Premiere Networks. Today, we reveal the final two awards and winners."

WTOP Morning Host John Aaron Has Been a News Junkie Since Listening to the Station as a Kid

Firefighter, actor, car enthusiast, and radio anchor. WTOP morning host John Aaron is more than just a jack-of-all trades, he’s living his dream hosting...

Former WTOP Program Director Jim Farley Passes Away

“Farley died from a heart attack while undergoing surgery for an aneurysm.“

WTOP Earns 6 Regional Murrow Awards, WBAL Wins 3

The two stations won 9 of the 12 possible awards in the Large Market Radio category.

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NAB President Curtis LeGeyt: Congress Must “Reaffirm The Scope” Of Sports Broadcasting Act Of 1961 With All Leagues

"We're not here to scrutinize the NFL's business practices. We're here to affirm that if they want to take advantage of an antitrust exemption granted to them by this body, that there are certain public interest obligations that went along with that."

Christy Brittain Joins 96.1 BBB Raleigh as New Afternoon Host

"Radio has always been about companionship and community, and I look forward to spending afternoons with the incredible people of the Triangle."

Chad ‘Chumley’ Kerch Joins WQIK Jacksonville Country Morning Show

"I'm honored to add my voice to a team Jacksonville already loves."

NFL Executive: League Declined Invite To Hearing On Sports Broadcasting Act Of 1961 Over “Balance” Of Witnesses

"This panel, led by Congressman [Scott] Fitzgerald, who's right there in Wisconsin, has witnesses solely on one side of the issue. There is no effort. We've offered many witnesses, and there's no effort to have a balanced group."