Nielsen’s just released Total Audience Report from Q3 2023 reveals AM/FM radio continues to be America’s number one mass reach media. Among persons 18+, AM/FM radio out reaches social media, online video, TV/internet-connected devices, and TV.
Among persons 18-49, AM/FM radio’s weekly reach ties social media for first and slightly beats online video and connected TV devices. TV places a distant fifth in 18-49 weekly reach.
According to Nielsen’s Q3 2023 Total Audience Report, AM/FM radio continues to be America’s number one mass reach media. Let’s delve into the key findings:
Weekly Reach:Among persons 18+, AM/FM radio outreaches social media, online video, TV/internet-connected devices, and TV.
Among persons 18-49, AM/FM radio’s weekly reach ties social media for first place and slightly beats online video and connected TV devices. TV places a distant fifth in 18-49 weekly reach.
AM/FM radio has pulled away from TV with a +12% average audience advantage. In 2018, AM/FM radio’s 18-49 average audience was only 63% the size of live and time-shifted TV. Now, it’s +12% greater than television.
Daily Time Spent:Daily time spent with TV and AM/FM radio is now virtually tied at a little over an hour.
Each week, 42% of U.S. persons 18-49 are not reached by live and time-shifted TV.Why Reach Matters:Reach is crucial for advertising effectiveness. It ensures that the largest group of category buyers hears the advertising message.
The World Advertising Research Center (WARC) emphasizes the importance of reach for media effectiveness.TV Decline:Since 2018, TV reach among persons 18-49 has dropped -29%, and time spent viewing has eroded -62%.In summary, AM/FM radio’s ratings advantage over TV keeps growing, reaching more people and competing effectively in the changing media landscape. (Westwood One Blog)
Megyn Kelly passionately challenged Scott Pelley, the CBS News host, after a viral clip from 60 Minutes featured a conversation with the Moms for Liberty group. In that clip, one of the group’s leaders claimed that there were “rogue teachers” indoctrinating children in public schools. When Pelley pressed for specifics on the ideology being taught, Kelly had a fiery response1.
In her show, Megyn Kelly slammed 60 Minutes for what she perceived as a “hit job” on the Moms for Liberty group. She called out Scott Pelley, saying, “Shame on you!” The discussion centered around concerns about children’s education and the alleged indoctrination happening in schools23.
"I will go on CBS News, and you and I can have it out one on one. Or you come on my show... I’m ready for you... I’ve lived this."@MegynKelly challenges Scott Pelley to discuss the indoctrination of kids in schools. Watch the FULL clip - https://t.co/5q36CmdMdRpic.twitter.com/ow6O3mv9ew
— The Megyn Kelly Show (@MegynKellyShow) March 4, 2024
Kelly’s passionate reaction highlights the ongoing debate about education, ideology, and parental involvement. The clash between journalistic rigor and emotional advocacy underscores the complexities of reporting on sensitive issues.
Audacy welcomes Ben Campbell as Morning Show Co-Host on 104.3 WOMC (WOMC-FM) in Detroit. Campbell will join JoAnne Purtan and Jason Raithel on “Joanne, Jason and Ben” and be heard weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET.
“We're delighted to welcome Ben to WOMC and look forward to him teaming up with JoAnne and Jason,” said Tim Roberts, Country Format Vice President and Brand Manager, 104.3 WOMC. “We’re sure listeners will quickly see Ben as a welcomed addition to their morning routines.”
Ben Campbell
“I’m super excited to join JoAnne and Jason and the WOMC morning show,” said Campbell. “WOMC is an iconic brand in Detroit, playing my favorite music, and working with Debbie Kenyon and Tim Roberts is a perfect winning environment.”
Campbell's radio career started in Knoxville at WIVK-FM with an overnight weekend shift before co-hosting mornings at WWYC in Lexington, KY, in 1994. Campbell moved to KMLE-FM in Phoenix, AZ, in 1996, where he won a Country Music Association Award for “Major Market Personality of the Year” in 1998. In 2002, Campbell moved to WMZQ in Washington, D.C., and also hosted a nationally syndicated countdown show, “Ben and Brian's Big Top 20 Countdown,” which aired on over 100 stations. In 2007, Campbell hosted mornings at KNIX in Phoenix alongside Matt McAllister, eventually winning an Academy of Country Music Award for “Major Market Personality of the Year” in 2009 and a Country Music Association Award for “Major Market Personality of the Year” in 2015.
📻Listeners can tune in to 104.3 WOMC (WOMC-FM) in Detroit on air and nationwide on the Audacyapp and website. Fans can also connect with the station via X, Facebook and Instagram.
Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Chris Elliott as Program Director of Cat Country 94.1/WNNF-FM (Country) and 92.5 The Fox/WOFX-FM (Classic Rock) in Cincinnati, OH. Elliott joins Cumulus Cincinnati from Guaranty Media in Baton Rouge, where he was Operations Manager for the four-station cluster and Program Director for 100.7 The Tiger/WTGE-FM (Country) and Eagle 98.1/WDGL-FM (Rock).
Chris Elliott
Prior to that, Elliott was Brand Manager for Manning Media’s four-station group in Frederick, MD. He was also Program Director for Hot AC station WCDA-FM and Director of Operations/Affiliate Manager for WLXG-FM (Sports/Talk) in Lexington, KY.
Jon Laing, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Cincinnati, said: “We really like Chris! He’s an astute, well-rounded programmer - just what this important role calls for.”
Keith Mitchell, Operations Manager, Cumulus Cincinnati, remarked: “After a lengthy search for this unique position, we’re excited to have Chris take on Country and Classic Rock for our cluster. His unique experience programming both formats in Baton Rouge makes him the right choice to take the helm for our stations.”
Chris Elliott commented: "I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Cumulus Cincinnati team, and very excited for what’s to come on 92.5 The Fox and Cat Country 94.1. A big thank you to Jon Laing, Keith Mitchell, John Dimick, and Charlie Cook for both their vision and trust."
104.5 The Zone/WGFX-FM, Cumulus Media’s premier live and local Sports Talk radio station serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee, announces that it has re-signed Buck Reising, On-Air Host, Middays, to a multi-year extension.
Reising will continue his successful run with 104.5 The Zone as host of “The Buck Reising Show,” airing Monday through Friday from 10:00am-1:00pm. Reising can also be heard on demand, as Host of the popular 104.5 The Zone podcast for NFL fans, “The Install Live” with Executive Producer and Co-Host, Greg Cosell, as well as additional on-demand audio and other content he creates with the station’s partnership with A to Z Sports.
Allison Warren, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Nashville, said: "In the heart of Middle Tennessee, where sports pulse through our veins, we proudly announce the contract extension for our dynamic midday host, Buck Reising. Our airwaves resonate with the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, and the unwavering passion of fans. As the must-listen sports station, we’re more than a frequency; we’re the heartbeat of every game, every play, and every championship.”
Buck Reising
Paul Mason, Program Director, 104.5 The Zone, added: “We are pumped to announce that on-air host, Buck Reising, has agreed to a multi-year deal keeping him on-air weekdays on 104.5 The Zone and Zone TV. Buck is a dynamic and engaging host who always captivates the audience with his charisma and talent. He is also a great team player who fits well into our entire line-up. Buck is equal parts polarizing and likable, which makes him a unique and unforgettable host. We are thrilled to have him continue 104.5 The Zone – Zone TV – Zone Podcasts with us.”
Buck Reising commented: “I’m so grateful to The Zone and Cumulus for believing in and investing in Lucas, Jackson and me. We could not be happier to continue to do the show for such an incredibly supportive audience and the city that we love. We’re just getting started.”
104.5 The Zone brings it all together – on-air, streaming, on-demand, on Zone TV, at live events, and through expanded sports coverage and entertainment through the station’s content partnership with A to Z Sports - to deliver the best live and local sports content to fans wherever they are and whenever they want it.
The Colorado Supreme Court in December ruled that Trump is disqualified from running for president under an anti-insurrectionist provision of the Constitution. Monday's unanimous Supreme Court ruling reversed that decision, saying Congress, not the states, is responsible for enforcing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The ruling did not evaluate whether the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol was an insurrection and whether Trump engaged in it.
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that states cannot invoke the 14th Amendment to keep Donald Trump off the presidential ballot. The justices did not discuss whether he took part in an insurrection on Jan. 6th. @TerryMoran has more. https://t.co/tqHiCyX8H5pic.twitter.com/bfclh9gLGf
But some justices have concerns: The three liberal justices criticized the conservative majority's opinion and said the court went further than necessary. And in a rare note of disagreement, one conservative justice − Amy Coney Barrett − also raised some concerns, saying ''the court should turn the national temperature down, not up."
WATCH: @hughhewitt tells Fox’s @BretBaier: “It’s been a very good week for Donald Trump.”
“In fact, he’s polling better at this point in the 2024 race than he did in 2020 or 2016.”
HALEY SUPPORTS SCOTUS RULING: Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said she supports the Supreme Court's decision allowing former President Donald Trump to stay on the Colorado ballot in the face of a challenge against his candidacy. "I think that was important," the Republican presidential candidate told a cheering crowd during her campaign stop in the Houston area Monday. "We don't ever want some elected official in a state or anybody else saying who can and can't be on a ballot. This is America," Haley said.
➤HOW SUPER WILL TUESDAY BE FOR HALEY? The biggest day of 2024 balloting so far plays out Tuesday, with Donald Trump likely to deliver another demoralizing blow to Nikki Haley on a day that is expected to move him within reach of the Republican presidential nomination. Close to a third of the U.S. will participate in Super Tuesday: Republicans will vote in 15 states, while Democrats are also holding primaries and caucuses in 15 states, plus American Samoa. The former president can’t quite win enough delegates to become the presumptive nominee, even with more than a third of the total at stake in the single day. He could hit the threshold by March 12 or March 19.
As Tuesday’s results come in, Haley will need to decide whether to continue on with her increasingly quixotic bid to stop Trump from winning the nomination. The former South Carolina governor has tapped into anti-Trump sentiment within the GOP and elsewhere, so her fundraising remains strong enough to keep her going if she were to decide to do so. Her campaign said Monday that it had already raised $1 million in the first few days of March, after raising $12 million in February. That was down from $16.5 million in January, but still plenty to keep her travel and campaign apparatus afloat.
➤MSNBC IS BUGGED...LITERALLY: Bed bugs found at MSNBC’s Manhattan headquarters caused staffers to scatter ahead of the left-leaning network’s Super Tuesday coverage, The Post has learned. According to a memo obtained by The Post, an “unidentified insect” was spotted Sunday in the recently revamped studio 3A — home to special election coverage and “The Rachel Maddow Show” — at 30 Rock in Midtown. Additional studios on the third floor were also shuttered “out of an abundance of caution.”
The sports streaming venture formed by Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox Corp expects to have 5 million subscribers in its first five years, according to Reuters citing a Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch statement Monday.
The companies last month announced plans for the sports-centric service that is hoping to get younger viewers and will launch later this autumn.
"We're running really hard and really fast to get the service up and running before the start of the college football season this year," Murdoch said at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom conference.
Pricing for the service — which would have rights to the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and college competitions — could be higher than what people have talked about, Murdoch added.
CNBC reported in February the yet-to-be-named service is expected to be priced at above $40 per month, adding the firms have identified an executive who would be named at a later date.
Murdoch said the companies will get paid on a per-subscriber basis and he does not have any concerns about regulatory hurdles about the joint venture.
The addressable market for the new venture is expected to be between 50 million and 60 million, Murdoch said, adding it is half of the television households in the United States which will be open to taking this new package.
The new entity will be jointly owned by the three media companies, with equal board representation, and agree to license their sports content on a non-exclusive basis, Reuters reported last month, as media companies are betting on the sports-streaming service to drive subscriptions.
Chasing sports deals used to be seen as a niche pursuit. Now Wall Street’s leading dealmakers are competing for fees in everything from football to cage fighting, after takeover activity in the world of professional sports hit new heights.
Wall Street’s leading dealmakers are competing for fees in various sports-related transactions, ranging from football to cage fighting.
In 2023, investment banks played a significant role in steering approximately $25 billion worth of sports-related mergers and acquisitions, marking the third consecutive year of record-breaking transaction values in the sector.
Notably, multibillion-dollar takeovers included the National Football League’s Washington Commanders, the National Basketball Association’s Milwaukee Bucks, and the combination of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. with Ultimate Fighting Championship.
As the trend continues, Wall Street banks are strategically positioning themselves to capture more deal-flow, with some creating dedicated desks and pulling in bankers from other teams to work on sports mandates.
Specialist advisers are also actively participating in major deals, competing with larger rivals. The sports industry’s allure for investors and dealmakers remains strong, providing a welcome respite from the deals slump affecting other major industries.
Diamond Sports Group has decided to part ways with the Bally’s branding from its regional sports networks (RSNs). Although the Bally Sports RSNs will continue operating in 2024, the Bally Sports branding will not extend beyond this year.
As part of the Diamond Sports Group’s reorganization plan, the naming rights agreement with Bally’s will be rejected, while the existing branding will remain in place for the time being1. This move signifies a shift in the RSN landscape and highlights the complexities of branding and partnerships in the sports media industry.
The original naming rights deal between Sinclair and Bally’s was struck in November 2020, paying just $85 million over ten years. In a lawsuit filed by Diamond against Sinclair last summer, Diamond alleged that “Sinclair wrongfully caused Diamond to transfer more than $1.5 billion in cash and other consideration to or for the benefit of Sinclair.” The suit was settled this week as part of Diamond’s reorganization plan, with Diamond receiving $495 million from Sinclair.
Sinclair’s naming rights deal with Bally’s was derided from the start by fans, and further integration with sports betting in the Bally Sports app never came about.
Audacy’s KYW Newsradio (103.9 FM / 1060 AM) in Philadelphia awarded its annual GameChangers honors, recognizing people making a difference in communities of color around the Philadelphia region. This year’s honorees were recognized at a ceremony at Audacy’s Philadelphia office on February 28.
The event will feature performances by American Idol winner Phillip Phillips, Sam Nelson of X Ambassadors, Sarah Reeves, Knox and Cecilia Castleman on Friday, March 15, at Buford's in Austin, TX. Hosted by Mix 94.7 (KAMX-FM), attendees will experience artists they love and explore sounds from emerging talent without cover charges, long lines or RSVPs attached.
“Austin is known internationally as the ‘Live Music Capital of the World,’ and this time of the year in the city, we really prove why,” said Brad Booker, Morning Show Co-Host, Mix 94.7. “It’s so fun for listeners to see tomorrow’s superstars today, and they can do it without a badge or wristband at West of the Fest.”
➦In 1927...The newly-authorized Federal Radio Commission held its first meeting.
The FRC existed until its replacement by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1934. The Commission was created to regulate radio use "as the public interest, convenience, or necessity" requires. The Radio Act of 1927 superseded the Radio Act of 1912, which had given regulatory powers over radio communication to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor. The Radio Act of 1912 did not mention broadcasting and limited all private radio
Prior to 1927, radio was regulated by the United States Department of Commerce. Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover played a strong role in shaping radio. His powers were limited by federal court decisions, however; in particular, he was not allowed to deny broadcasting licenses to anyone who wanted one.
Herbert Hoover 1930
The result was that many people perceived the airwaves to suffer from "chaos," with too many stations trying to be heard on too few frequencies. Others believed the government simply wanted to control content. (Initially only two frequencies were available for broadcasting with one of these being reserved for "Crop reports and weather forecasts.") After several failed attempts to rectify this situation, Congress finally passed the Radio Act of 1927, which transferred most of the responsibility for radio to a newly created Federal Radio Commission. (Some technical duties remained the responsibility of the Radio Division of the Department of Commerce.)
The five-person FRC was given the power to grant and deny licenses, and to assign frequencies and power levels for each licensee. The Commission was not given any official power of censorship, although programming could not include "obscene, indecent, or profane language." In theory, anything else could be aired. In practice, the Commission could take into consideration programming when renewing licenses, and their ability to take away a broadcaster's license enabled them to control content to some degree.
➦In 1940...The NBC Radio Show 'Fibber McGee & Molly' introduced its on-going comedic gag of opening the overstuffed and clutter closet.
The episode was titled "Cleaning the Closet" with Molly opening the closet looking for the dictionary and is promptly buried in Fibber's "stuff" ("arranged in there just the way I want it"). Cleaning out the closet becomes the show's plot, inventorying much of the contents along the way: a photo album, a rusty horseshoe, a ten-foot pole. After repacking the closet, Fibber realizes the dictionary has been put away too — and he opens the closet again, causing an avalanche.
A staple of the NBC Red Network for the show's entire run and one of the most popular and enduring radio series of its time, the prime time situation comedy ran as a standalone series from 1935 to 1956, then continued as a short-form series as part of the weekend Monitor from 1957 to 1959. The title characters were created and portrayed by Jim and Marian Jordan, a real-life husband and wife team that had been working in radio since the 1920s.
Fibber McGee and Molly, which followed up the Jordans' previous radio sitcom Smackout, followed the adventures of a working-class couple, the habitual storyteller Fibber McGee and his sometimes terse but always loving wife Molly, living among their numerous neighbors and acquaintances in the community of Wistful Vista. As with most radio comedies of the era, Fibber McGee and Molly featured an announcer, house band and vocal quartet for interludes. At the peak of the show's success in the 1940s, it was adapted into a string of feature films; a 1959 attempt to adapt the series to television with a different cast and new writers was both a critical and commercial failure, which, coupled with Marian Jordan's death shortly thereafter, brought the series to an end.
➦In 1957...Rock'n'Roll radio personality Allan Freed appeared on the TV game show 'To Tell the Truth', where he is seen defending the new "rock and roll" sound to the panelists, who were all clearly more comfortable with swing music: Polly Bergen, Ralph Bellamy, and Kitty Carlisle.
At CRS 2024, the AI Town Hall session took center stage, unraveling the complexities of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into radio formats. This topic has sparked both excitement and apprehension within the industry.
Notably, in June 2023, Alpha Media’s Live 95.5 (KBFF) in Portland, OR, made broadcasting history by creating an AI version of their human midday host, Ashley Elzinga. Known as AI Ashley, she participated in the panel discussion titled “Chat GBT: The Good, The Bad, And The Truth.”
During this session, several key points were addressed:
Advancements in AI:
AI technology has made significant strides in a short time. AI Ashley’s practical use in radio includes generating creative content like liners and sweeps.
However, human program directors remain irreplaceable, emphasizing the value of human expertise in shaping radio content.
Audacy’s Application of AI:
Audacy utilizes AI for tasks such as creating network tags and simulating listener voices.
Despite AI’s ability to refine music logs, human curators still shoulder significant workloads.
Legal Considerations:
Copyright attorney Anna Chauvet raised concerns about Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules in the context of AI. Contracts need language to protect talent from inadvertently endorsing products or services.
Legal landscape:
While there’s no federal right of publicity, state-level protections exist.
FCC compliance: AI-generated commercial drafts must be carefully reviewed to meet regulations and serve the community responsibly.
In his daily blog, Fred Jacobs recaps the AI discussion at CRS and shares some AI results uncovered in the 2024 Techsurvey:
The US Supreme Court ordered former President Donald Trump back on the 2024 primary ballot in Colorado on Monday, the day before the Centennial State and 14 others pick their Republican nominees for president.
The unanimous ruling also overturns disqualification orders handed down by officials and judges in Maine and Illinois in recent weeks.
The unsigned order found that only Congress, and not individual states, can disqualify candidates for federal office under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, known colloquially as the Insurrection Clause or the Disqualification Clause.
“The judgment of the Colorado Supreme Court … cannot stand,” the order read. “All nine Members of the Court agree with that result.”
During Feb. 8 oral arguments, the majority of the justices had signaled openness to reversing a December decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to kick Trump off the primary ballot.
The Colorado Republican Party appealed that decision to the Supreme Court, while Trump attorneys appealed the decision by Maine’s secretary of state and an Illinois judge to disqualify him.
Mark Thompson — who took CNN’s helm in October following the disastrous, 13-month tenure of former CEO Chris Licht — cited the “changing economics of television” and the need to put CNN on “more sustainable economic footing” as he parceled out details on a turnaround he outlined in January.
While Thompson didn’t mention the bonus cuts — which were believed to affect top anchors like Anderson Cooper, Jake Tapper and Chris Wallace in addition to the rank and file — he appeared to admit he sensed anxiety over initial plans he outlined on Jan. 17.
Thompson has laid out a five-pronged plan to restructure the network under his leadership. This strategy aims to address key areas and challenges for CNN’s future. Let’s delve into the details of each prong:
Building our Digital Future:
Alex MacCallum, the newly appointed EVP of digital products and services, will lead efforts to develop a comprehensive new strategy for CNN’s digital products and services. This includes proposing organizational changes and investment options to enhance audience engagement, product innovation, data science utilization (including machine learning and GenAI), and multiple monetization opportunities across platforms other than linear TV.
A Global Integrated Multimedia News Operation:
The goal here is to bring together CNN’s domestic, international, and digital news organizations into a single integrated global multimedia news operation. By streamlining efforts and collaboration, CNN aims to enhance its global reach and impact.
Future-proofing TV Production:
As media economics evolve, CNN seeks to adapt its TV production strategies. This prong likely involves exploring innovative approaches to content creation, distribution, and viewer engagement in the ever-changing media landscape.
Developing New Sources of Revenue:
CNN recognizes the need to diversify revenue streams beyond traditional advertising. This prong likely involves exploring partnerships, subscription models, and other avenues to sustain and grow the network’s financial health.
Communication and Culture:
Ensuring that CNN’s culture aligns with its values is crucial. This prong focuses on fostering an informed, empowered, diverse, creative, and collaborative workplace. It emphasizes living up to CNN’s mission and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
These initiatives reflect CNN’s commitment to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a dynamic media landscape. Change may not be easy, but it’s essential for CNN’s continued success
CNN’s new boss Mark Thompson sought to ease anxiety with a Friday memo that named top executives to revamp the struggling network — just days after it was revealed he had slashed bonuses companywide, The NY Post reports.
Looking to shift CNN’s focus to digital as cord-cutting continues to hammer cable TV, Thompson outlined a five-part plan — “Building our digital future,” “A global integrated multimedia news operation,” “Future-proofing TV production,” “Developing new sources of revenue” and “Communication and culture.”
One insider shrugged off Friday’s memo as yet another mealy-mouthed word salad from the British-born Thompson, a former honcho at the New York Times and the BBC.
“It’s a five-point plan to make five-point plans,” said the media executive. “In other words, there is no plan, but we are really planning to make lots of plans. And rest assured, there are lots of people overseeing the planning to make plans. And Mark is overseeing all of the people planning to make plans. So don’t worry. We’ve got this totally under control!”
“He is rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic,” added another insider.
Another CNN insider saw the memo in a more positive light.
“There has been frustration that we hadn’t heard from him but I appreciated the memo. It couldn’t have come at a better time,” the insider said. “It’s well thought out. I think he answered the questions on how and what to do. He laid out some pretty clear steps. It’s a good first step.”
The source added that CNN is such a “massive organization” that it “takes time” to really “wrap your head around it.”
Thompson said the network will “build” its “digital future” under newly hired digital boss Alex MacCallum, who will develop a “new multimedia strategy across all platforms other than linear TV” using data science, machine-learning and AI to create new revenue streams.
Thompson also said he will continue to “streamline production,” pointing to his move to cancel “CNN This Morning” hosted by Poppy Harlow and Phil Mattingly, telling the show’s 50-person staff to reapply for new jobs.
Big-bucks talent at CNN is reportedly on the chopping block as the network’s new CEO, Mark Thompson, aims to slash budgets and address declining ratings.
Among those potentially affected are Anderson Cooper, Chris Wallace, Wolf Blitzer, and Jake Tapper.
Cooper, who earns a substantial $20 million annually, is aware of his precarious position and has allegedly started exploring other opportunities. Wallace, with an $8 million salary, also considers himself a likely target. Blitzer and Tapper, both high earners, are bracing for potential cuts as well.
While contracts for most of these anchors extend beyond the November election, insiders suggest that no one is entirely safe.
Sources say Thompson has no use for the star system and the hefty salaries that come with it. He’s reportedly seeking to replace marquee names with talent who built their audiences on social media — including former FOX and NBC anchor Megyn Kelly, who has 1.72 million subscribers on YouTube.
