Newsmax ‘National Report’ Anchor Shaun Kraisman Exits

"I’m deeply grateful for the opportunities, the experiences, and the people I’ve had the privilege to work alongside during an unforgettable chapter of my career."

Hubbard Radio Announces Rebrand Of ‘Media That Connects’

"We are not radio, podcast or digital first. At Hubbard we are listener and customer first regardless of how they engage with our content or which medium or platform best meets the needs of our clients."

Worldwide News Network Launches With Radio.Cloud Technology Expansion to North America

"It has been super customized for our operation and will allow us to provide a level of service to affiliates that no other network has ever been able to provide. Our new staff was able to master NewsCloud very quickly.”

Grace Watson Earns VP Title at Black River Entertainment

"She is a great leader who has the best relationships with our revenue partners, artist managers, and The Orchard"

Features

Today's Top Radio, Television, and Media Business Stories!

How Tyrone Johnson Overcame Personal Struggle Leaving 97.5 the Fanatic and Landed With Craig Carton

"It was not good for me down the stretch at the Fanatic. But this was a reset that has revitalized me in wanting to do more."

Approaching the Summit: Ken Charles, 95.5 WSB

Sometimes I feel like all of us are in a bubble ... and it's not until you get into a room with other people who do the exact same thing that you do that you find out the challenges you're going through every day

X96’s Todd Nuke’Em Explains Why Alternative Radio Must Reclaim Its Pre-Nirvana Roots

"You should not let the Classic Rock station steal U2 from you. That's your band."

How Jason Rantz Became a Cable News Regular

"You're either naturally comfortable or you're not. And I'm lucky that I'm naturally comfortable in those positions. I'm open to it. Not everyone has the personality that wants to defend their positions ... I legitimately enjoy talking to people I disagree with."

92 PRO FM’s Bekah Berger is Riding the Real Housewives of Rhode Island Wave

"I want to replay that moment over and over," she said. "It embodied what Rhode Island should be about — local connections and support for one another."

Is Full Transparency Required in the Dispute Between Dan Le Batard, Jon ‘Stugotz’ Weiner?

"Dragging out the conflict in public between personal relationships and business interests only damages the legacy they built together."

Newsmax ‘National Report’ Anchor Shaun Kraisman Exits

"I’m deeply grateful for the opportunities, the experiences, and the people I’ve had the privilege to work alongside during an unforgettable chapter of my career."

Hubbard Radio Announces Rebrand Of ‘Media That Connects’

"We are not radio, podcast or digital first. At Hubbard we are listener and customer first regardless of how they engage with our content or which medium or platform best meets the needs of our clients."

Columns

Bari Weiss’ CBS News Future Might Already Be Written by Chris Licht’s Past

This playbook isn't new. We've seen it before. And the people who tend to survive it aren't the ones doing the heavy lifting.

Why Attending the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Should Matter to Business Professionals

"Growth must be a constant focus in your professional life if you want to do this well for an extended period of time."

Is Your Morning Show Earning the Right to Skip the Music?

"The real question is whether the content is strong enough to earn the right not to."

WPDH Turns 50: How a Hudson Valley Classic Rock Legend Is Celebrating

"Not many brands can say they've been around for 50 years consistently the way we have."

Six Radio Programmers. Six Takes on the Song of the Summer

"I can't see how it's not Song of the Year at the Grammy's next year."
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Sports

The Pat McAfee Show Signs Multi-Year Partnership With DraftKings

"Fans can expect custom segments, integrations, exciting promotions across the show’s ecosystem and more."

Russell Wilson Reportedly Joining CBS Sports

"During the Giants' bye week in December 2025, Wilson appeared as a guest analyst on The NFL Today — a move widely seen as an on-air audition."

Joe LaCroix Elevated to 105.7 The Fan Brand Manager

"We have a special group of people here in Baltimore and I can't wait to write the next chapter of The Fan's history with them."

Detroit Sportscaster Brad Galli Leaving Network TV For Independent YouTube Program

"I am excited to take fans closer to the action, consistently providing content that gets people up close with their favorite players, coaches, and prominent figures in the state of Michigan and beyond."

Former Tennessee Titans Radio Analyst Dave McGinnis To Be Inducted Into Franchise’s Ring of Honor

"From his time on the field as a coach, to the moments he narrated in the radio booth, his contributions to our organization are immeasurable."

Jon “Stugotz” Weiner Hopes For Conclusion To Situation With Dan Le Batard: “Everyone Is Tired Of This Bulls**t”

"My hope is Dan [Le Batard] and I will meet up or we'll speak on the phone and we'll try to hash this out. But if we continue to have the same god damn conversation that he and I have been having now for almost a year. I'm telling you, I'm getting pretty close to giving up."

Sports Illustrated Layoffs Underway Affecting Several Legacy Writers

"In total, a reported 10 to 15 people were affected."

Stephen A. Smith Defends Himself Following the Standards of Journalism as a Reporter

"I've always conducted myself in a way that upholds the standards of journalism. I don't go on the air and run off at the mouth."

Mike Tirico Suggests Premier League Approach for NFL Scheduling Time Windows Late in Season

"There are weeks it gets thin, there are weeks towards the end it gets thin. I think to avoid it getting thin, what I would suggest is that the league does what the Premier League does."

MLS Reports Viewership up 62% Year Over Year at FIFA World Cup Break

"The growth we’re experiencing this season reflects the consistency and momentum MLS has built over the last three years."

ESPN Digital, Social Earns Strongest Month Yet Reaching 82% of U.S. Adults

"Across ESPN Digital, YouTube, and social platforms, total unique fan reach jumped 8% compared to April 2025 — growing from the 196.6 million reported in March."

NBA Reportedly Hires Matt Volk as Newly Created General Manager of Local Media

"Volk arrives from NESN and SportsNet Pittsburgh, where he served as COO for three years. He will lead a newly formed local media group covering both the NBA and WNBA."

News

Newsmax ‘National Report’ Anchor Shaun Kraisman Exits

"I’m deeply grateful for the opportunities, the experiences, and the people I’ve had the privilege to work alongside during an unforgettable chapter of my career."

Scott Pelley, New 60 Minutes EP Nick Bilton Clash Over Bari Weiss’ Vision

"She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill it -- and she's doing exactly that."

Salem Media Names Willie Nelson as White House Correspondent

"It's been a rewarding journey. Not long ago, I was creating content and conducting man-on-the-street interviews in Venice Beach, then covering protests and major events across Los Angeles."

SiriusXM Adding Fox Weather Channel

The rollout arrives just after the official start of Atlantic hurricane season on June 1.

Meet the Press Launching Live Events Franchise

"I am thrilled to bring the franchise to a live audience..."

CNBC Adds Ken Brown as Managing Editor of Digital and Editorial Strategy

"From the capital demands of AI and the pace of innovation to the resurgence of dealmaking, major shifts are rapidly transforming industries. We see enormous opportunity to deepen our reporting, break more news, and grow our audience around these stories."

ABC: License Renewal Demands From FCC ‘Unlawful, Unconstitutional’

As part of the filing, it said it was doing so "under protest in response to an unlawful, arbitrary, and unconstitutional order" from the FCC.

Cecilia Vega: ‘I Very Much Fear What Comes Next’ for 60 Minutes After Exit

"Let's call this what it is: censorship, both imposed and self-driven. It is dangerous for the show and dangerous for democracy."

2026 Edward R. Murrow Awards Winners Announced

Winners of the Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards will advance to the national competition. Those victors will be announced in August.

Widespread Changes at 60 Minutes as Cecilia Vega, Senior Leaders Exit

Her departure comes as Sharyn Alfonsi announced she would not be back with the program on Wednesday.

Steve Kornacki Election Night Coverage Sees Strong Digital Audience for NBC News

The Kornacki Cam was on display earlier this week....

CBS News Tabs Nick Bilton as New Executive Producer of 60 Minutes

"The world we are reporting on, and the world we are reporting to, where people consume their news, has moved. And if we don't move with it, in the ways that matter, we won't be here for the next sixty years."

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Music

Grace Watson Earns VP Title at Black River Entertainment

"She is a great leader who has the best relationships with our revenue partners, artist managers, and The Orchard"

Cowboy 93 Launches in Stephenville as Red Dirt Country Takes Over

"Lonestar's approach is a bet on hyper-local personality radio in a shrinking small-market landscape."

Ryan Maddox Departs iHeartMedia National Programming Team After Two Decades

"I first stepped into a studio and caught the broadcasting bug when I was just 16 years old."

UMG Rejects Ackman’s $64 Billion Takeover Bid

"We remain committed to leading the industry by attracting the world's top talent"

KVJ and WRMF: The Accidental Stars of Florida’s Most Viral Traffic Stop

"WRMF's KVJ morning show playing clearly as the deputy stepped out of his patrol car."

Shinedown: Radio Still Builds Careers in the Streaming Era

"If you want a career, go to radio,"

Lisa Berigan Returns to BIG100 as Mid-Day Host in Washington, D.C.

"No one connects with the DMV like Lisa Berigan,"

WROR-FM Launches New Morning Show Starting June 1st

"WROR is a dream come true. I know we're going to have an absolute blast."

MCA Partners With Wright and Capshaw to Launch One4 Records

"A&R is the driving force behind what we're building,"

Black Box Group’s New Curriculum Targets PDs Before Q4 Ratings Wars

"Brand teams are smaller, multi-tasking, and are often lacking tools, budget, and critical experience,"
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Hubbard Radio Announces Rebrand Of ‘Media That Connects’

"We are not radio, podcast or digital first. At Hubbard we are listener and customer first regardless of how they engage with our content or which medium or platform best meets the needs of our clients."

Worldwide News Network Launches With Radio.Cloud Technology Expansion to North America

"It has been super customized for our operation and will allow us to provide a level of service to affiliates that no other network has ever been able to provide. Our new staff was able to master NewsCloud very quickly.”

2026 Midterm Political Advertising Outpacing 2022 By 47% as California Governor Race Balloons

Tom Steyer has spent the considerable bulk of the political advertising.

DirecTV Pulls Scripps Stations Off Air In Retransmission Dispute

"Affected cities include Baltimore, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Nashville, Phoenix, Tampa, and West Palm Beach, among others."

What a Real Nielsen Radio Diary Participant Thinks About the Process

He balked at the idea of carrying the diary around along with a pen to write down entries.

Coleman Insights Sets Podcast Trailer Study Webinar

The session analyzes four real trailers — High Scrollers, Better Than Yesterday, Superfan Diaries, and Binge or Cringe — spotlighting key differences in storytelling, structure, and emotional impact.

iHeartMedia, SiriusXM Merger Talks Reportedly Have Stalled

"Together, the two companies would have formed a major audio powerhouse. However, sources tell the New York Times that both sides couldn't find common ground but talks could resurface."

YouTube Tops Streaming Platforms Earning Global Streaming Ad Growth

"Marketers are recognizing the value of platforms where consumers are spending more of their viewing time, particularly environments that can deliver both scale and measurable business outcomes."

Nielsen Executive Admits More Change Needed To Address Future of Diary Use in Markets

"We have some additional hills to climb. We do need to think about something that’s more substantive change to be able to address these issues."

Podcast Industry Taskforce Reportedly Working To Correct Definition, Measurement Issues

"What ends up happening is when advertisers are deciding whose budget this is to come out of, there's oftentimes a tug of war, or it gets orphaned, because nobody knows."

Broadcasters Foundation to Host Media Mixer at iHeartMedia New York on June 25th

Legendary radio executive Dan Mason will attend and share career insights.

YouTube Altering AI Labels Approach on Content To Be More Visible on Videos

"The goal here is context at a glance. If it looks real but was made with AI, viewers will know immediately. This is purely about giving viewers the right information at the right time."

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