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David Samson Underestimated What Radio Means to Baseball

"We don’t need baseball on radio anymore."

Why Fox News’ Ratings Slump Isn’t the Warning Sign Everyone Thinks

People are tired, man. And oftentimes, the most likely answer is the correct one.

FOX Sports Turned World Series Pregame Coverage Into a Championship Performance

"In a broadcast where every detail mattered, FOX’s production staff delivered a performance worthy of the game's biggest stage."

Major League Baseball Has a Problem, and the NFL Is Only Part of It

"Baseball can control whether there are baseball games to watch in 2027. If owners and players can't figure that out, they won't have to worry about the NFL stealing their audience."

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.

How WTOP Consistently Became Radio’s Top Revenue Generator

"You can't just go in there and present. You have to go in and have a good conversation ... and uncover what their needs and where you can help."

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Why Fox News’ Ratings Slump Isn’t the Warning Sign Everyone Thinks

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"Baseball can control whether there are baseball games to watch in 2027. If owners and players can't figure that out, they won't have to worry about the NFL stealing their audience."

Eutopia Credits Hard Work and New York Pride for SiriusXM Success

“Once you can rock the mic in a state where you can hardly pronounce any of the towns, but you still connect with the people, you feel like you can make it anywhere, especially where you’re from."