David Thompson is a seasoned media and entertainment journalist with a focus on radio, television, and local cultural events. He covers industry trends, personality profiles, and the impact of media on local communities.
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Cumulus Media, a major U.S. radio broadcaster, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time, citing listener shifts to streaming and declining ad revenue. A deal with lenders will eliminate $60
Nashville's 104.5 The Zone has been named the top Mid-Market Sports Radio Station for 2025, marking its first win since 2016.
The PM Team with Poni and Mueller from Pittsburgh's 93.7 The Fan secured the top spot in the 2025 Mid-Market Sports Radio Afternoon Show rankings for the fifth time.
Audacy has announced a major organizational shift to a content-first model, moving away from market-based operations. This aims to leverage talent and scale across news, sports, and music verticals, w
Terry Boers, the beloved Chicago sports radio host known for his unique humor and authentic personality, has died. He was a defining voice at 670 The Score.
Chicago's 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) will now simulcast its sports programming on 104.3 FM starting February 2, broadening its reach for Cubs and Bulls fans.
Veteran Rock radio personality Jeremy Loper has joined KZ106 in Chattanooga as the new morning show host, debuting 'The Loper Show' on January 12th. This change follows the retirement of 'The John Boy
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Nielsen's policy of tying national radio ratings data to local market data, a win for Cumulus Media.
Radio Dabanga, the only independent Sudanese news station broadcasting from Amsterdam, faces closure by April due to severe budget cuts, leaving millions in war-torn Sudan without vital information.
WNAM radio station, a Fox Valley institution for 78 years, will cease broadcasting on December 31, 2024, due to evolving listener habits and economic realities.
E Radio Network's planned purchase of 20 stations from High Plains Radio Network has fallen through, leading most to go silent. The $1.7 million deal collapsed amid bankruptcy proceedings, marking ano
The syndicated radio show "Ebro In The Morning" has ended its run on Hot 97. Hosts Ebro Darden, Peter Rosenberg, and Laura Stylez confirmed the news, hinting at future plans. Syndication partner Super
A new bill in Congress, the American Music Fairness Act, could force radio stations to pay royalties to performers, sparking a debate between artists and broadcasters.
Forty-five years ago, John Lennon was shot and killed in New York City. The news, delivered live on TV, sparked global mourning and a lasting impact on music and culture.
Radio One confirms a major four-station frequency shuffle in Charlotte starting December 11, moving News/Talk WBT to a powerful FM signal and relocating other formats.
Matt Cord returns to 93.3 WMMR to host the midday show starting December 1, 2025, succeeding the late Pierre Robert. Cord brings decades of radio experience back to the station.
The era of the larger-than-life local radio personality is quietly ending, leaving a cultural silence in communities once defined by their unique voices.
Michigan radio stations are undergoing major programming shifts, with four stations set to simulcast "97.1 The Ticket" WXYT-FM Detroit, expanding sports talk across the state. Lansing's WVFN will beco
WBHM is launching The Hub 106.1 FM and HD2 on November 14, a new radio station focusing on local arts, culture, and community stories instead of traditional news.
Detroit's 97.1 The Ticket is expanding its sports radio network across Michigan, bringing its daily lineup to Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Kalamazoo starting December 1.