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Sports
ESPN VP of News David Kraft Announces Retirement
"I’ve had a fantastic run with ESPN and am proud of what we’ve accomplished — and continue to accomplish on a daily basis — as a newsroom."
FOX Sports Radio Announces Launch Date For ‘Stugotz and Company LIVE’
"I’m super excited for this, although not nearly as excited as my wife is to get me out of the house."
NBC Sports Mike Tirico Responds to Criticism of Michael Jordan Taped Interview Segments
"Was it what everyone wanted? Probably not. Was it better than not having Michael Jordan? You're damn right it was."
Audacy’s Chris Oliviero Explains Why WFAN Sports Updates Ended With Lineup Changes
"WFAN may be the last broadcast sports radio station still doing the typical updates."
News
AM 560 The Answer Inks Dan Proft to Multi-Year Extension
"I want to thank AM 560's management, along with our loyal, intelligent listeners and our accomplished and thoughtful guests, for their ongoing support.”
WBAP Midday Host Casey Bartholomew Exits
"I was informed that I was leaving my job to pursue other opportunities."
Fox Weather Adds Meteorologist Melanie Black
“I’m honored that FOX Weather entrusts me to report the important weather stories to viewers across the country each and every day.”
ABC News Names Perry Russom as New York Based Correspondent
Russom previously worked for ABC News as a Washington, D.C.-based reporter, where he covered major national and international stories.
Music
Q104.3 Morning Co-Host Shelli Sonstein Won’t Return to The Jim Kerr Morning Show
"It was a long run, it was an amazing run, and it was one for the books, filled with pages of things that make it all worthwhile."
97.9 The Box Announces DJ J-Que Return To Morning Drive January 26
"J-Que is a true team player who makes everyone around him better."
KOLA 99.9 Names Freddy Rivera as Afternoon Drive Host
"This community raised me, and I'm honored to bring my voice home every afternoon. I'm ready to do the best work of my career at such a legendary station."
Alt 104.5 Welcomes Back Jaxon Beginning January 20
"Jaxon’s return reinforces Aly 104.5’s focus on authentic voices, music discovery and community connection — pillars that continue to define the station’s brand in the Philadelphia market."
Business
Political Advertising For 2026 Election Cycle Already Past $1 Billion, AdImpact Data Shows
Digital advertising has received the largest share of any medium thus far.
Connoisseur Media Taps Audiospace to Expand Digital Strategy Across 240 Radio Platforms
"Audiospace is positioning itself as a key player in radio’s global digital evolution."
Salem Media Promotes Carolyn Cassidy to Vice President
In her role, she will continue to oversee operations for the company in Columbus, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, while becoming a member of the organization's Senior Leadership Team.
2026 iHeartPodcast Award Nominees Announced
Comedian Ego Nwodim will host the awards ceremony. The awards show will also be broadcast on select iHeartMedia radio stations as well as the iHeartRadio app.
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