Ramar Communications Launches Young Country 93.1 Lubbock TX

Young Country 93.1 has debuted in Lubbock, TX, featuring today’s hits and rising stars.

Prime Video Announces Documentary Series Surrounding Diana Taurasi

"The series, which will debut exclusively on Prime Video, will be available to viewers in more than 240 countries and territories."

Kenny Mayne Says He Doesn’t See Himself Returning To Broadcasting

"It's almost been four years, almost. When I left, at first I just like, What the f**k did I just do?”

Kenya Young Named President/CEO Of Louisville Public Media

Young is currently the SVP of New York Public Radio. Before that, she spent 15 years at NPR in various leadership positions.

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"I’m thinking about this show now, and by the way, maybe I don’t make it there, maybe I go beyond it."

Howard Stern Welcomes Yankees Radio Voice Dave Sims’ Hey Now Home Run Call

“Yeah. I’ve watched The Larry Sanders Show, and I’ve heard Howard (Stern) say it."

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90’s Country Can Be Your Not So Secret Sauce

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Radio & Podcasts

Ramar Communications Launches Young Country 93.1 Lubbock TX

Young Country 93.1 has debuted in Lubbock, TX, featuring today’s hits and rising stars.

Kenny Mayne Says He Doesn’t See Himself Returning To Broadcasting

"It's almost been four years, almost. When I left, at first I just like, What the f**k did I just do?”

Jim Nantz: ‘I Don’t Want to Start Putting a Countdown Clock’ on Retiring From Covering Masters Tournament

"I’m thinking about this show now, and by the way, maybe I don’t make it there, maybe I go beyond it."

Howard Stern Welcomes Yankees Radio Voice Dave Sims’ Hey Now Home Run Call

“Yeah. I’ve watched The Larry Sanders Show, and I’ve heard Howard (Stern) say it."

Amy Lawrence Announces Return With SiriusXM

“After 6 weeks to reset, I'm jumping back into radio with a new challenge. I've signed a contract with SiriusXM to host on two sports channels.”

102.1 Milwaukee’s Michelle Rutkowski Understands How to Create a Winning Culture

“My biggest accomplishment, though, is shaping the culture within our building.

105.7 The Fan Host Ed Norris Returns to ‘Big Bad Morning Show’ With Update On Cancer Diagnosis

"All the margins are clear and the lymph nodes are negative, which means all the cancer is out.”

Mike Neville And Megan Reider Gain MD Stripes In Omaha

Mike Neville, PM Driver at Adult Hits 101.9 The Keg, and morning co-host Megan Rieder at Hot AC Sweet 98.5 have both been to MD.

Seattle Sports Adds ‘The Cal Raleigh Show’ To Weekly Mariners Coverage

“Cal’s insights into his leadership, his role on the team, and the Mariners’ season will offer fans an even closer connection to the team in 2025.”

Kadie Daye New Morning Host At Z107 Lowell IN

It’s a return home for Daye, who grew up in Indiana and previously hosted nights in South Bend at Top 40 U93.

KFBK Host Tom Sullivan Announces Retirement

"It's like going out on top. It's time. I've been doing radio for 45 years."

Chris Pickett Out As Townsquare Boise Director Of Content

Pickett had been with the cluster since 2019. In addition to his management duties, he hosted afternoons on Mix 106 and 1 to 3 pm on 107.9 Lite-FM.

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Prime Video Announces Documentary Series Surrounding Diana Taurasi

"The series, which will debut exclusively on Prime Video, will be available to viewers in more than 240 countries and territories."

Chicago Bulls President Michael Reinsdorf Frustrated With No CHSN Agreement With Comcast/Xfinity

“It’s disappointing you can’t go to bars and restaurants to get games.”

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The Lead The first quarter of 2025 has concluded, and...

Newsmax Rings Opening Bell at New York Stock Exchange

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Grant Hill Reaches Long-Term Extension with TNT Sports

"I’m thankful to TNT Sports for the opportunity to continue this journey together and look forward to what promises to be a fantastic Final Four weekend, among many more to come."

CNN Names Oren Liebermann as Jerusalem Bureau Chief

The move marks a return for Liebermann, who spent six years working as a correspondent for the network in the Israeli capital.

CBS Sports’ Bill Raftery: Retirement Is in Someone Else’s Hands

“If they feel I’m not up to it, then you know it’s time to pack it in.”

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Jim Nantz

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Chuck Todd Releases First Episode of ‘The Chuck Toddcast’ with Hopes of Building Full Podcast Network

"There's nothing like working for yourself. The only fear is when I look in the mirror, and the only favor is to try to be honest."

TNT Sports Adds Andre Agassi To French Open Coverage: Report

"Agassi, a one-time French Open winner in 1999, has worked on a very limited basis in television since his retirement from the sport following the 2006 US Open."
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Kenya Young Named President/CEO Of Louisville Public Media

Young is currently the SVP of New York Public Radio. Before that, she spent 15 years at NPR in various leadership positions.

CRS 2026 Looking For Agenda Committee Members

Committee members must commit to attending in-person planning meetings in Nashville July 21-23 and must be present during CRS 2026.

Local Radio Advertising Revenue to Surpass $12 Billion in 2025, RAB and BIA Advisory Services Data Shows

Previously the two entities had forecasted that more than $2 billion in ad revenue would be spent with local radio on digital advertising alone.

Fubo Announces MLB Partnerships With Reds, Guardians, and Astros

“Fubo has long been committed to super-serving baseball fans, and our MLB team partnerships allow us to engage with baseball audiences even further.”

ESPN Attains Top Finish in Sports Digital, Social in February

As the company continues to maintain its stellar presence across these platforms, ESPN Social accrued 1 billion engagements in a month for the first time ever.

Woodward Communications Adds Four In Springfield IL

Woodward Communications has successfully closed on the purchase of four radio stations in Springfield, IL.

Jacobs Media To Deliver The Results Of Techsurvey 2025

Jacobs Media is set to reveal the findings of Techsurvey 2025. The free webinar on Tuesday, April 15.

UFC Announces Meta As Official Fan Technology Company

“I love this sport, and I’m looking forward to working with UFC to let fans experience it in new ways,”

Triton Digital to Add Survey-Based Listener Rankings to U.S. Podcast Ranker

"We are enriching the podcast information available to advertisers so they can feel confident in reaching their target audiences.” 

iHeartMedia Names Jennifer Stocker Nebraska-Iowa Area President

In her new position, she will oversee the markets in Omaha, Des Moines, Sioux City, Davenport, Ogallala, and Cedar Rapids.

Audacy Announces Audacy Creator Lab For Podcasters

Audacy today announced the launch of the Audacy Creator Lab, an initiative designed to support podcast creators and deliver advertising opportunities at scale.

The Daily Wire Begins Round of Layoffs

"This decision was based on business needs and operational efficiencies."

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