Entercom is looking to launch a gambling-focused audio network, starting with stations in Denver and Los Angeles
If this launch goes well, Entercom might expand its sports gambling programming further.
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Former NBC Sports Chicago anchor Leila Rahimi becomes the first female regular weekday anchor at 670 The Score
Rahimi had previously been at NBC Sports Chicago from 2015 to earlier this year. She had been a regular guest host on 670 The Score, and is now joining them full-time.
Entercom fires longtime Washington, D.C. radio host Chad Dukes for “racist and inappropriate comments”
We have at least one example of why Dukes was probably fired.
Detroit’s 97.1 The Ticket names studio in honor of Jamie Samuelsen
The longtime Detroit sports radio personality died in August from colon cancer.
After only three weeks Mike Francesa gives up crusade against others posting clips from his show
Mike really stuck to his guns on this one!
Entercom rolls out national paycuts and layoffs: “We will still need to eliminate or furlough a significant number of positions.”
"I am deeply saddened that we need to make these painful moves at this time, but they are necessary under the circumstances. We are doing everything in our power to minimize the number of layoffs through shared sacrifice across the organization, but we will still need to eliminate or furlough a significant number of positions."
The Seth Dunlap saga now involves IP address records, a discarded phone, a new lawyer, and continued protestations of innocence
Via a public records request, NOLA.com obtained police documents in the Seth Dunlap investigation, including digital evidence that's cited as linking the tweet in question to his phone.
Mike Francesa is leaving his afternoon show in December, but will continue at Radio.com and possibly also at WFAN
"I am leaving afternoon drive this December. Details to come."
Seth Dunlap says he’ll sue WWL parent Entercom over “anti-gay, bigoted, and hostile work environment,” WWL brings in police
Dunlap announced plans to sue Entercom Wednesday, while WWL announced that they'd completed their own investigation and were now involving law enforcement.
Entercom to launch RADIO.COM Sports Digital Network, featuring original daily sports podcasts
Hosts include Ross Tucker, Dave Briggs, and Jenn (Sterger) Decker.
Kirk Minihane won’t return to WEEI, will shift to Entercom’s Radio.com and launch a new national show
Minihane will launch a column and podcast for Radio.com in January, then a new national show with a yet-to-be-named cohost.
97.3 The Fan, the San Diego Padres flagship station, is having a very rough year
97.3 The Fan has seen a 0.0 rating among males 25-54 in the morning.
CBS Radio to merge with Entercom and the new company will own rights to several pro teams
The new Entercom will own the rights to 45 sports teams, including the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Golden State Warriors, New England Patriots, and New York Yankees.