TALKERS News Notes
Compass and Pac-12 Conference Partner for Tourneys. Compass Media Networks and PLAYFLY Sports announced a multi-year partnership for Compass to have the exclusive national audio rights to the Pac-12 Football Championship and Pac-12 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. Compass GM of sports programming Robert Blum says, “The Pac-12 Conference is an awesome addition to our play-by-play sports lineup. We look forward to working with the Pac-12 Conference and PLAYFLY Sports to build excitement for these iconic matchups.”
Mary Louise Kelly to Exit “ATC’ Host Role. After more than eight years co-hosting NPR’s “All Things Considered,” Mary Louise Kelly is stepping down from that role and from her hosting the podcast, “Sources & Methods.” She says, “I’m stepping down as host of ‘All Things Considered’ and ‘Sources & Methods.’ Twenty-five years since I first set foot in this newsroom! I’ll continue to contribute interviews. NPR remains a place where I can do the kind of work I came to journalism to do. Now, on to the next adventure.”
News Association and he penned a great good-bye letter that’s available on the RTDNA site. 
indelible mark on the industry, growing Audacy from a few small radio stations into a scaled multi-platform audio content and entertainment powerhouse. He has built a great company with leading positions across the country’s largest markets and an outstanding portfolio of exclusive, premium audio content. Under David’s dedicated leadership, Audacy has been positioned for longterm success, and we look forward to working with Kelli and the entire team as the company begins its next exciting chapter.” In a statement, Field says, “Since I joined Audacy, then Entercom, we have grown from $10 million in revenues with ten niche radio stations into a $1.2 billion, multi-platform audio leader with one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcast groups, one of the largest podcast networks and the unrivaled top position in sports audio. Audacy recently completed a very successful 2024, delivering industry-leading EBITDA growth of more than 70% through the third quarter and significant revenue share gains across our radio and digital businesses. With the company in a strong competitive and financial position, now is the optimal time to pass the baton to new leadership. I am deeply proud of our extraordinary team and everything we have accomplished for our listeners, customers, partners, and communities. The company is in great hands, and I look forward to seeing the next chapter of Audacy’s success.”