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Katz Radio: New Data on Marketer Misperceptions

Katz Radio presents more data that supports the notion that radio’s effectiveness is misperceived by marketing professionals. The report cites data from Nielsen’s Global Annual Marketing Survey that askedimg marketers about perceived media effectiveness in which radio came in last place, behind all measured traditional and digital media types. According to Nielsen’s global ROI benchmarks, radio delivers the second highest return for advertisers, second only to social media. Nielsen’s ROI benchmarks show radio delivers higher returns for advertisers than all other other traditional media. While radio is perceived to be less effective than digital media, it delivers an ROI +30% higher than video and display, and +70% higher than search and CTV. See more about the study here.

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Top News/Talk Media Stories This Past Week (July 7 – July 11, 2025)

Here are the most talked about stories of the past week (7/7-7/11) on news/talk radio and related talk media according to TALKERS:

Stories

1. Deadly Texas Floods / Warning System Scrutiny
2. Epstein “Client List” Mystery
3. SCOTUS Mass Firings Ruling / IRS Churches Ruling
4. Judge Blocks Birthright Citizenship Order
5. ICE Raids / Masked Agents Controversy
6. Russia Bombs Kyiv / Trump-Putin Tensions
7. Trump Tariffs
8. Musk’s “America Party”
9. Netanyahu-Trump Visit
10.Iran Nuclear Capabilities

People

1. Donald Trump
2. Jeffrey Epstein
3. Pam Bondi
4. Stephen Miller
5. Karoline Leavitt
6. Vladimir Putin
7. Elon Musk
8. Benjamin Netanyahu
9. Greg Abbott
10.Jerome Powell

To see the full TALKERS Stories, Topics, and People Charts, please click HERE.

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Audacy’s KRLD and Texas State Network Providing Flood Information

Audacy says that its Dallas news/talk station KRLD-AM “NewsRadio 1080” and Austin news/talk KJCE-AM have been keeping Texans informed since the deadly floods began in the early morning of July 4. The company says that “NewsRadio 1080” and Texas State Networks reporter Christopher Fox has beenimg tirelessly reporting from along the river between Kerrville and Centerpoint, Texas, “delivering succinct and informative reports on NewsRadio 1080, additional Audacy stations, and various CBS affiliates across the country. His Texas State Network reporting includes hourly newscasts reaching over 100 affiliates in 86 markets.” KRLD brand manager and Audacy news/talk foremat vice president Drew Anderssen says, “‘NewsRadio 1080’has been a critical lifeline for Texans. Our commitment to timely and essential news, weather and traffic information never wavered in the early days of this tragedy, over the 4th of July holiday weekend, and we are committed to continuing our compassionate and impactful coverage in the days ahead.”

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Sirott and Landecker Host 1970s Nostalgia Show on WGN, Chicago

Tonight (7/10), WGN Radio air personalities Bob Sirott and John Records Landecker getting together on air for a special hour of 1970s nostalgia during Landecker’s show from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The hour is beingimg called, “For Radio Geeks Only,” and will feature Sirott and Landecker reminiscing about their time working together as music DJs from 1973 to 1980 on WLS-AM. Sirott says, “We played the hits and had more fun than humans should be allowed to have. Besides the music, there were encounters with stars, personal appearances with fans and endless stories to go with it all.”

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SRN Launches Texas Disaster Relief Effort

Salem Radio Network is partnering with international non-profit relief agency Food for the Poor to rush emergency relief kits to flood-ravaged Texas. SRN talk hosts Mike Gallagher, Chris Stigall, Hugh Hewitt,img and Larry Elder are supporting this campaign on their programs. SRN vice president/news & talk programming Tom Tradup says Food for the Poor’s “decades of providing disaster relief throughout our hemisphere which – in coordination with trusted partners in San Antonio – will assure swift, professional response to communities affected by Central Texas flooding.”

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TALKERS News Notes

Edison Research Unveiling Podcast Report. Edison Research is presenting its The Podcast Consumer 2025 in a webinar on July 23 at 2:00 pm ET. Edison says a key focus in the new report is the evolving definition of podcast “consumption,” exploring podcast viewing as well as listening. You can register for the webinar here.

Saga to Present Q2 Financial Data. Saga Communications, Inc announces that it will release second quarter 2025 operating results at 9:00 am on August 7 and will hold an investors conference call the same day at 11:00 am ET.

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Mark Walters Programs Add New Affiliates

Two programs hosted by Mark Walters pick up new affiliates as the weekly “Armed American Radio” showimg and the “AAR Daily Defense Hour” join the programming at Omni Broacasting’s WTKE in the Ft. Walton Beach-Destin, Florida market. Additionally, the “Armed American Radio” show is being distributed by CRN Talk to cable systems operated by Cox Communications, Optimum TV, and Xfinity Stream.

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SiriusXM Reveals All-Star Week Coverage

SiriusXM is offering subscribers coverage of the events of Major League Baseball’s 2025 All-Star Week. On July 13 at 5:00 pm ET, SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio channel will offer live coverage of the first round of theimg MLB Draft hosted by SiriusXM’s Dani Wexelman and Grant Paulsen with former MLB general managers Jim Bowden and Jim Duquette. SiriusXM will also cover the Home Run Derby on July 14 beginning with a Media Day show at 2:00 pm ET. The All-Star Game will be broadcast on July 15 with pre-game coverage starting at 5:00 pm ET.

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KXNO, Des Moines Unveils New Lineup

iHeartMedia’s sports talk KXNO, Des Moines is debuting its new program lineup after the departure of a number of local hosts over the past six months or so. Last year, the “Murph and Andy Show” starring Keith Murphy and Andy Fales exited for a podcast initiative. Also exiting were Ross Peterson in late 2024 andimg morning drive personality Travis Justice in January of this year. New in morning drive are Heather Burnside (who moves from the PM drive show) and Alec Busse hosting “The 1st Quarter.” Ken Miller and Trent Condon continue in the 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm slot, and program director and personality Sean Roberts partners with Lucas Strain for the afternoon drive “Off the Bench” show. Overtime Iowa – a “best of the day” program – airs from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

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Little Change at the Top of Podtrac’s June Podcast Ranker

NPR’s “NPR News Now” stays at #1 on Podtrac’s June 2025 Top Podcasts chart based on U.S. uniqueimg monthly audience. In fact, the top eight spots are the same as the May ranker, including FOX Audio Network’s “FOX News Hourly Update” holding on to the #5 spot. One move of note is Salem Podcast Network’s “The Charlie Kirk Show” jumping 12 places to the #19 rank. See Podtrac’s rank of the top 20 U.S. podcasts here.

2025 Heavy Hundred 76-100

The 2025 TALKERS Heavy Hundred

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #76: Jamie Markley, David van Camp & Scott Robbins, Compass Media Networks

76. Jamie Markley, David van Camp & Scott Robbins – Compass Media Networks

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #77: Rob Carson, Newsmax

77. Rob Carson – Newsmax

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #78: Joe Piscopo, WNYM, New York

78. Joe Piscopo – WNYM, New York

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #79: Russ Rollins, WTKS-FM, Orlando

79. Russ Rollins – WTKS-FM, Orlando

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #80: Dan Mandis, WWTN-FM, Nashville

80. Dan Mandis – WWTN-FM, Nashville

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #81: Bill Brady, KFNX, Phoenix

81. Bill Brady – KFNX, Phoenix

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #82: Mark Davis, KSKY, Dallas

82. Mark Davis – KSKY, Dallas

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #83: Mo Kelly, KFI, Los Angeles

83. Mo Kelly – KFI, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #84: Rod Arquette, KNRS-AM/FM, Salt Lake City

84. Rod Arquette – KNRS-AM/FM, Salt Lake City

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #85: Terry Gross, NPR

85. Terry Gross – NPR

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #86: Paul Vandenburgh, WGDJ, Albany

86. Paul Vandenburgh – WGDJ, Albany

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #87: Tony Katz, WIBC-FM, Indianapolis

87. Tony Katz – WIBC-FM, Indianapolis

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #88: Martha Zoller, WDUN-AM/FM, Gainesville, GA

88. Martha Zoller – WDUN-AM/FM, Gainesville, GA

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #89: Larry Gaydos & Bruce St. James, KTAR-FM, Phoenix

89. Larry Gaydos & Bruce St. James – KTAR-FM, Phoenix

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #90: John DePetro, WNRI, Woonsocket, RI

90. John DePetro – WNRI, Woonsocket, RI

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #91: Mark Walters, Armed American Radio

91. Mark Walters – Armed American Radio

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #92: Paul Gleiser, KTBB, Tyler, TX

92. Paul Gleiser – KTBB, Tyler, TX

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #93: Joyce Kaufman, WFTL, Ft. Lauderdale

93. Joyce Kaufman – WFTL, Ft. Lauderdale

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #94: Andy Hooser, KQAM, Wichita

94. Andy Hooser – KQAM, Wichita

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #95: Steve Gruber, Michigan Talk Network

95. Steve Gruber – Michigan Talk Network

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #96: Rick Smith, The Rick Smith Show

96. Rick Smith – The Rick Smith Show

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #97: Joe Thomas, WTON, Staunton, VA / Talk Media Network

97. Joe Thomas – WTON, Staunton, VA / Talk Media Network

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #98: Sam Bushman, Liberty News Radio Network

98. Sam Bushman – Liberty News Radio Network

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #99: Lisa Wexler, WICC, Bridgeport, CT

99. Lisa Wexler – WICC, Bridgeport, CT

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #100: Lee Elci, WJJT-FM, New London, CT

100. Lee Elci – WJJT-FM, New London, CT

1 – 25 | 26 – 50 | 51 – 75 | 76 – 100

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The 2025 TALKERS Heavy Hundred

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #51: Michael Smerconish, SiriusXM

51. Michael Smerconish – SiriusXM

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #52: Chris Plante, Westwood One

52. Chris Plante – Westwood One

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #53: Gary & Shannon, KFI, Los Angeles

53. Gary & Shannon – KFI, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #54: Rita Cosby, WABC, New York

54. Rita Cosby – WABC, New York

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #55: Ross Kaminsky, KOA, Denver

55. Ross Kaminsky – KOA, Denver

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #56: Jeff Deminski, WKXW-FM, Trenton

56. Jeff Deminski – WKXW-FM, Trenton

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #57: Lincoln Ware, WDBZ-AM, Cincinnati

57. Lincoln Ware – WDBZ-AM, Cincinnati

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #58: Tom Bauerle, WBEN-AM, Buffalo

58. Tom Bauerle – WBEN-AM, Buffalo

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #59: Dan Yorke, WPRO-AM/WEAN-FM, Providence

59. Dan Yorke – WPRO-AM/WEAN-FM, Providence

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #60: Jennifer Horn, KRLA, Los Angeles / KTIE, San Bernardino

60. Jennifer Horn – KRLA, Los Angeles / KTIE, San Bernardino

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #61: Hal Jay & Ernie Brown, WBAP, Dallas

61. Hal Jay & Ernie Brown – WBAP, Dallas

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #62: John Curley, KIRO-FM, Seattle

62. John Curley – KIRO-FM, Seattle

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #63: Eric Von Haessler, WSB-AM/WSBB-FM, Atlanta

63. Eric Von Haessler – WSB-AM/WSBB-FM, Atlanta

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #64: James T. Harris, KFYI, Phoenix / KNST, Tucson

64. James T. Harris – KFYI, Phoenix / KNST, Tucson

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #65: Gene Valicenti, WPRO-AM/WEAN-FM, Providence

65. Gene Valicenti – WPRO-AM/WEAN-FM, Providence

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #66: Guy Benson, FOX News Radio

66. Guy Benson – FOX News Radio

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #67: Bill Cunningham, WLW, Cincinnati

67. Bill Cunningham – WLW, Cincinnati

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #68: Dr. Daliah Wachs, Talk Media Network

68. Dr. Daliah Wachs – Talk Media Network

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #69: C4 & Bryan Nehman, WBAL, Baltimore

69. C4 & Bryan Nehman – WBAL, Baltimore

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #70: Sean Casey & Bruce Elliott, WCBM, Baltimore

70. Sean Casey & Bruce Elliott – WCBM, Baltimore

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #71: Jay Weber, WISN, Milwaukee

71. Jay Weber – WISN, Milwaukee

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #72: Mark Reardon, KFTK-FM, St. Louis

72. Mark Reardon – KFTK-FM, St. Louis

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #73: Karen Hunter, SiriusXM

73. Karen Hunter – SiriusXM

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #74: Gordon Deal, Compass Media Networks

74. Gordon Deal – Compass Media Networks

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #75: Clyde Lewis, Ground Zero Media

75. Clyde Lewis – Ground Zero Media

1 – 25 | 26 – 50 | 51 – 75 | 76 – 100

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The 2025 TALKERS Heavy Hundred

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #26: Howie Carr, Howie Carr Radio Network

26. Howie Carr – Howie Carr Radio Network

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #27: Kim Komando, WestStar TalkRadio Network

27. Kim Komando – WestStar TalkRadio Network


TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #28: John Kobylt, KFI, Los Angeles

28. John Kobylt – KFI, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #29: Larry O’Connor, WMAL-FM, Washington

29. Larry O’Connor – WMAL-FM, Washington


TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #30: Wayne Allyn Root, Talk Media Network

30. Wayne Allyn Root – Talk Media Network

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #31: Asa Andrew M.D., Doctor Asa Show

31. Asa Andrew M.D. – Doctor Asa Show


TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #32: Chad Benson, Radio America

32. Chad Benson – Radio America


TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #33: Erick Erickson, Compass Media Networks

33. Erick Erickson – Compass Media Networks

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #34: Mandy Connell, KOA, Denver

34. Mandy Connell – KOA, Denver

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #35: Jeff Katz, WRVA, Richmond

35. Jeff Katz – WRVA, Richmond


TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #36: Armstrong & Getty, KSTE-AM, Sacramento / Syndication

36. Armstrong & Getty – KSTE-AM, Sacramento / Syndication

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #37: Brett Winterble, WBT-AM/FM, Charlotte

37. Brett Winterble – WBT-AM/FM, Charlotte

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #38: Rich Valdés, Westwood One

38. Rich Valdés – Westwood One

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #39: Mark Simone, WOR, New York

39. Mark Simone – WOR, New York

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #40: Charlie Kirk, Salem Radio Network

40. Charlie Kirk – Salem Radio Network

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #41: Bill O’Reilly, Key Networks

41. Bill O’Reilly – Key Networks

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #42: John Fredericks, John Fredericks Radio Network

42. John Fredericks – John Fredericks Radio Network

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #43: Hugh Hewitt, Salem Radio Network

43. Hugh Hewitt – Salem Radio Network

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #44: Tim Conway, Jr, KFI, Los Angeles

44. Tim Conway, Jr – KFI, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #45: Stephanie Miller, WYD Media

45. Stephanie Miller – WYD Media

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #46: Simon Conway, WHO, Des Moines / WMT, Cedar Rapids / WOC, Quad Cities

46. Simon Conway – WHO, Des Moines / WMT, Cedar Rapids / WOC, Quad Cities

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #47: Doug Stephan, Stephan MultiMedia

47. Doug Stephan – Stephan MultiMedia

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #48: Vince Coglianese, Westwood One

48. Vince Coglianese – Westwood One

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #49: John Catsimatidis, WABC, New York

49. John Catsimatidis – WABC, New York

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #50: Bob Sirott, WGN, Chicago

50. Bob Sirott – WGN, Chicago

1 – 25 | 26 – 50 | 51 – 75 | 76 – 100

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The 2025 TALKERS Heavy Hundred – the 100 most important radio talk show hosts in America

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #1: Sean Hannity, Premiere Networks

1. Sean Hannity – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #2: Dave Ramsey, Ramsey Networks

2. Dave Ramsey – Ramsey Networks


TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #3: Brian Kilmeade, FOX News Radio

3. Brian Kilmeade – FOX News Radio

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #4: Clay Travis & Buck Sexton, Premiere Networks

4. Clay Travis & Buck Sexton – Premiere Networks


TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #5: Dana Loesch, Radio America

5. Dana Loesch – Radio America

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #6: Michael Berry, KTRH, Houston / Premiere Networks

6. Michael Berry – KTRH, Houston / Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #7: Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo, KTSA, San Antonio / Compass Media Networks

7. Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo – KTSA, San Antonio / Compass Media Networks

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #8: Thom Hartmann, WYD Media

8. Thom Hartmann – WYD Media


TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #9: Mike Gallagher, Salem Radio Network

9. Mike Gallagher – Salem Radio Network

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #10: Lee Habeeb, Premiere Networks

10. Lee Habeeb – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #11: Glenn Beck, Premiere Networks

11. Glenn Beck – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #12: Mark Levin, Westwood One

12. Mark Levin – Westwood One

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #13: Sid Rosenberg, WABC, New York

13. Sid Rosenberg – WABC, New York


TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #14: Lars Larson, KXL-FM, Portland / Compass Media Networks

14. Lars Larson – KXL-FM, Portland / Compass Media Networks

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #15: Dom Giordano, WPHT, Philadelphia

15. Dom Giordano – WPHT, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #16: Tavis Smiley, KBLA, Los Angeles

16. Tavis Smiley – KBLA, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #17: Bill Handel, KFI, Los Angeles

17. Bill Handel – KFI, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #18: George Noory, Premiere Networks

18. George Noory – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #19: Harry Hurley, WPG, Atlantic City

19. Harry Hurley – WPG, Atlantic City

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #20: Walter Sterling, WPHT, Philadelphia / Talk Media Network

20. Walter Sterling – WPHT, Philadelphia / Talk Media Network


TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #21: Ben Shapiro, Westwood One

21. Ben Shapiro – Westwood One

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #22: Howard Stern, SiriusXM

22. Howard Stern – SiriusXM

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #23: Todd Starnes, KWAM, Memphis / Syndication

23. Todd Starnes – KWAM, Memphis / Syndication

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #24: Rich Zeoli, WPHT, Philadelphia

24. Rich Zeoli – WPHT, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2025 Heavy Hundred #25: Jimmy Failla, FOX News Radio

25. Jimmy Failla – FOX News Radio

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WJR, Detroit Names Ryan Ermanni Afternoon Host

Cumulus Media’s news/talk WJR, Detroit appoints Ryan Ermanni host of the 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm show, effective today (7/7). Ermanni is well known in the Detroit market as co-host of  “The Nine” on WJBK-TV FOX 2 Detroit where he served for more than 20 years. Cumulus Detroit/Ann Arbor regional VP and marketimg manager Steve Finateri says, “Ryan Ermanni is not only a seasoned broadcaster with deep roots in Detroit media, he’s also a longtime fan of WJR. His passion for Detroit, his engaging on-air presence, and his respect for what WJR represents make him a perfect fit for our team.” Ermanni comments, “I am so honored to be a part of the WJR daily lineup. I’ve always considered myself just a regular guy from the neighborhood who happens to have a really cool job. The WJR call letters mean something to me, as they do for many people who have grown up in our city and our state. I hope to build the same trust and connection here on WJR as I did at FOX 2. I’m not your typical newsman. I wear my personality on my sleeve, and I react to stories the way someone might if they were sitting at home or in their car. We joke that I’m a “man of the people” — and honestly, I take that as the highest compliment. What you see is what you get. So, if you spot me around town, don’t be shy – come say hello.”

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FCC Commissioner Gomez Criticizes Paramount-Trump Settlement

FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez is calling out Paramount for its settlement with Donald Trump over what she calls “a meritless lawsuit regarding a CBS News interview last year.” Gomez says, “This moment marks a dangerous precedent for the First Amendment, and it should alarm anyone who values a free and independent press. Despite repeated attempts to deny the obvious, this Paramount Payout is a desperateimg move to appease the Administration and secure regulatory approval of a major transaction currently pending before the FCC. For months, it has been clear that this lawsuit was entirely meritless, just like the complaint now before the Commission. The transcript and video of the 60 Minutes interview with Vice President Harris show no evidence of wrongdoing, only the standard editorial judgments used across the news industry to ensure clarity and brevity. Had Paramount chosen to fight this in court, they would have prevailed on the facts and the law. But instead of standing on principle, Paramount opted for a payout. That decision now casts a long shadow over the integrity of the transaction pending before the FCC. Given the extraordinary public interest in this deal, the novel legal questions raised by the lawsuit and its resolution, and the repeated calls from lawmakers for transparency, I once again urge the FCC to bring this matter before the full Commission for a vote. Approving this transaction behind closed doors and under the cover of bureaucratic process would be a shameful outcome that denies the American people the transparency and accountability they deserve, especially when press freedom is at stake.”

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New Affiliate for Erick Erickson Show

The nationally syndicated “Erick Erickson Show” announces a new affiliate station and another stationimg moving the program to airing live. Buddy Shula’s new Buffalo news/talk station WUSW “1270 The Patriot” debuts this weekend and will be a new affiliate station for the show. Also, current affiliate WTIC-AM, Hartford moves the program to airing live in the 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm daypart.

Job Opportunity

Lotus Seeks Weekend Anchor/Editor/Reporter

Lotus Seattle is seeking an experienced weekend anchor/editor/reporter for all-news station KNWS-AM/FM, Seattle “Northwest Newsradio 97-7, AM 1000.” Lotus says, “The ideal candidate will help prepare and deliver engaging news content, report on breaking news events, and produce special projects and programming as assigned. This position at Northwest Newsradio is a vital news delivery and content creatorimg for our station. Your material is used throughout the day on several different broadcasts. This individual in this position is also an overall ambassador for our brand, and is expected to also work at special events, and alongside our sales staff promote the station to Northwest Newsradio clients. The perfect candidate has a minimum of two years’ experience in large market media, is proficient and aggressive in social media, is an excellent writer, and embraces using digital platforms (podcasting, streaming audio, streaming video) to promote the Northwest Newsradio brand. Candidates need to submit an audio demonstration of their on-air ability with their resume, along with a sample of radio news writing. Candidates should also be prepared to take a writing test if requested. Applications should be sent here.

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Salem Launches “The Scott Jennings Show”

Salem Media Group announces the launch of “The Scott Jennings Show,” new daily program that airs weekdays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET, effective July 14 on the Salem Radio Network and on demand via the Salem Podcast Network. Jennings is a longtime conservative political strategist who also serves as aimg contributor to CNN. Jennings says, “We’re going on offense. Every day, I’ll take calls, interview big names, and take the fight directly to the liberal machine. It’s time to bust the narratives and bring back some plain old common sense.” Salem SVP Phil Boyce comments, “Scott Jennings is a disruptor. He’s the Lone Ranger of the CNN panel, armed with facts and fearless in delivery. He doesn’t just survive in hostile territory — he dominates. Now, with a national platform on Salem, Scott becomes a daily fixture in the battle to save the country.” Jennings new show replaces “The Jack Posobiec Show” in the SRN live broadcast slot, while Posobiec continues as a force on SPN with exclusive podcast content.

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MacLeod to Lead Portland Stations for Alpha Media

Alpha Media Portland names Ross MacLeod the new operations manager for the Portland market. In this role he’ll also serve as content director for news/talk KXL-FM “FM News 101” and sports talk KXTG-AMimg “750 The Game.” He most recently served as program director for iHeartMedia’s WBGG, Miami “Big 105.9.” MacLeod states, “I’m looking forward to working with some of the amazing talent we have in Portland, and leading this cluster to new heights. KXL is a heritage news/talk leader in Portland and I couldn’t be more honored to be part of this team.” Alpha Media stations are being acquired by Connoisseur Media in a deal that is expected to close in the fall.

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Civic Media to Acquire Upper Peninsula Stations

Wisconsin-based Civic Media is acquiring five stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula from J&J Broadcasting. Civic Media says the deal will be completed through a newly formed partnership betweenimg Civic Media and the Michigan Independent Media Group. Included in the deal are WJMS-AM and WIMI-FM in Ironwood; WUPY-FM, Ontonagon; and WKMJ-FM and WMPL-AM in Hancock-Houghton. Civic Media vice president of operations Kory Hartmann says, “These heritage radio stations have served their local communities for years and are strong partners with local businesses and organizations. We intend to continue that legacy of service and add a wider array of products to keep people in touch with their community.”