Alan Levin, known as Brother Wease, a Rochester, New York radio icon, announced his retirement from Radio 95.1 (WAIO) Thursday, after a 40-year career in the Rochester market.
His final show coincided with the station’s shift from a Hot Talk format to Rock 95.1.
Wease, aged 78, had been a staple in Rochester radio since joining 96.5 WCMF in 1985, where he hosted the top-rated “Brother Wease Morning Circus.” He moved to Radio 95.1 in November 2008 after a non-compete clause following his exit from WCMF.
Wease’s show, known for its candid style and community engagement, consistently drew strong ratings, even outperforming Howard Stern in Rochester during the 1990s.
He was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2021, the first Rochester personality to receive this honor, and into the New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 2009.
His openness about personal struggles, including a 2005 nasopharyngeal carcinoma diagnosis, and his charitable efforts through the Wease Cares Children’s Fund and “Kick Cancer’s Ass” campaign endeared him to listeners.
Despite offers to host a weekend music show or a Sunday night liberal talk show on 1180 WHAM, Wease chose to retire, citing his legacy and pride in his career. He plans to launch a podcast with his son Jake in January 2026. Deanna King, a co-host since 2015, also exited WAIO with the format change
Audacy’s Star 94.1 (WSTR-FM) in Atlanta announced that it is the new home of the popular “The Kevin and Taylor Show” featuring award-winning hosts Kevin Avery and Taylor Scott. The show will launch on September 15, 2025 and air weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET.
“The Kevin & Taylor Show” is an upbeat, feel-good, and entertaining way to start the day. Avery and Scott have cultivated a loyal and engaged audience, sharing real-life stories and creating a deep sense of community. They have been recognized with awards and prestigious honors, including induction into the Friends of Georgia Radio Hall of Fame in 2025.
“Being able to continue ‘The Kevin & Taylor Show’ and become a part of the legendary Star 94 is a dream come true,” said Avery. “We feel so passionately about the community in Atlanta and are proud to have the opportunity to grow that community as a part of the Audacy family!”
“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to join a heritage station like Star 94 and can’t wait to reconnect with the awesome people of Atlanta,” said Scott. “Kevin and I look forward to fun and meaningful mornings with the community we love.”
“Kevin and Taylor are an extraordinary duo who are at the top of their game, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to Star 94 and the Audacy family,” said Emily R. Boldon, Brand Manager, Star 94.1 WSTR-FM. “Listeners across the Atlanta region are in for a treat with their daily dose of wit, warmth, and wisdom.”
“The Kevin & Taylor Show” was formerly heard on Salem Media Group’s 104.7 The Fish. Former Star 94.1 morning show host Jenn ‘Hobby’ Rivera will remain on the station, hosting a weekend feature, “The Feel Good Throwback Countdown with Jenn Hobby” on Saturdays at 8:00 am ET.
If you are at a coffee shop and hear someone talking about Atlanta United, clothes, cycling, live music, tattoos, or rescue dogs, there is a good chance it’s Star 94’s Kevin Avery. Avery has been on Atlanta radio for over 25 years as a part of “The Kevin and Taylor Show.” He is passionate about music and is a season ticket holder with Atlanta United. He and his wife Tracy have been married for thirty-seven years, have four children, and are dog lovers.
Taylor Scott has been on Atlanta radio for 25 years as a part of “The Kevin and Taylor Show.” Taylor loves mountain biking on Georgia’s trails, and she and her husband Glenn love being A-listers with the Atlanta Braves. Taylor and Glenn have traveled around the world, but no matter how far they travel, they absolutely adore calling Atlanta home.
FOX News Channel (FNC) continued its historic run throughout August finishing as the top network in all of primetime television from the start of summer through Labor Day. Since June 20th, FNC has averaged 2,432,000 viewers in Monday-Sunday primetime, making it the highest-rated network in all of television leading ABC (2,376,000 viewers), NBC (2,208,000 viewers) and CBS (2,028,000 viewers).
For the month of August, FNC delivered 2.3 million primetime viewers (8-11 PM/ET) and 237,000 in the 25-54 demographic, making it the most-watched television network for the second consecutive month. Across total day, FNC drew 1.4 million viewers and 160,000 in the 25-54 demo. FNC commanded 63% of the cable news share with viewers across total day and 65% in primetime, completely dismantling CNN and MSNBC who both lost half of their audience across both primetime and total day compared to August 2024.
This month marked CNN’s second lowest-rated month ever with total day 25-54 demo, slumping to just 53,000 viewers.
MSNBC had its lowest-rated August in the 25-54 demo across total day (46,000 viewers) and primetime (72,000 viewers) since 1997.
FNC nabbed the top 163 cable news telecasts throughout the month and has now commanded the top 1,532 cable news telecasts post-election. FNC was also number one in cable news with Asians, Hispanics and upscale viewers throughout total day during August.
As the number one show on television at 5 PM/ET, The Five secured a staggering 3.5 million viewers and 345,000 in 25-54 demo in August, surpassing CBS’ Big Brother (3.2 million viewers) and the debut of ESPN’s College Gameday (3,477,000 viewers). At 8 PM/ET Jesse Watters Primetime led all of primetime commanding 3.1 million viewers and 302,000 in the 25-54 demo, outpacing broadcast shows including NBC’s American Ninja Warrior (2.7 million viewers).
FNC’s hit late-night program Gutfeld! continued to dominate all of late-night television, securing 2.8 million viewers, 327,000 in the 25-54 demo and 204,000 in the 18-49 demo during August. Gutfeld! once again surpassed CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2.2 million viewers), NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (1.1 million viewers), ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! (989,000 viewers), NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers (710,000 viewers), and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show (479,000 viewers).
FNC’s Hannity remained dominant at 9 PM/ET with 2.6 million viewers and 271,000 in the 25-54 demo, leading key broadcast shows including ABC’s Good Morning America (2.6 million viewers) and Match Game (2.5 million viewers). Additionally, The Ingraham Angle (weeknights, 7 PM/ET) posted 2.5 million viewers and 236,000 in the 25-54 demo, with Laura Ingraham continuing her reign as the highest rated woman in cable news. At 11 PM/ET, FOX News @ Night led its timeslot with 1.5 million viewers and 201,000 in the 25-54 demo.
The network’s nightly newscast Special Report with Bret Baier (weeknights, 6 PM/ET) averaged over 2.6 million viewers and 249,000 in the 25-54 demo, continuing to close the gap with the broadcast competition. In August, Special Report led CBS Evening News in 23 top markets across the country including Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Dallas and Washington D.C. The show also beat ABC’s World News Tonight in eight markets including New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Florida, and St. Louis and outrates NBC’s Nightly News in Tampa Bay, Florida, Boston and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
FNC’s signature morning show FOX & Friends (weekdays, 6-9 AM/ET) finished the month with 1.3 million viewers and 148,000 in the demo and remained the number one cable news program in the mornings with both categories for 54 consecutive months in 25-54 demo, beating CNN and MSNBC combined in viewers per usual.
FOX & Friends led CBS Mornings in 21 major markets throughout August including New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Dallas and Cleveland. FOX & Friends also topped ABC’s Good Morning America in 15 markets including Orlando, Baltimore and New Orleans and defeated NBC’s The Today Show in six markets including New York, Atlanta and Boston during August.
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has seen a significant surge in congressional support, reflecting its bipartisan appeal and perceived importance for public safety. The legislation, aimed at mandating AM radio capabilities in all new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S., gained traction due to AM radio’s role in delivering emergency alerts, news, and entertainment, particularly in rural areas and during crises like Hurricane Helene.
House of Representatives: The bill (H.R. 979 in the 119th Congress) garnered 280 co-sponsors, including both Republicans and Democrats, with 20 House members joining as co-sponsors since August 1, 2025. This number well exceeds the 218 votes needed for passage, indicating strong momentum.
The Senate version (S. 315) secured 61 co-sponsors, making it filibuster-proof (surpassing the 60-vote threshold). The bill was advanced by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in February 2025, signaling robust bipartisan backing.
Key Supporters: The legislation is led by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Ed Markey (D-MA), and Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ). Over 125 organizations, including the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), National Emergency Management Association, and AARP, also support the bill.
The surge in support followed heightened awareness of AM radio’s reliability during emergencies, underscored by its role during recent natural disasters. The NAB’s public service announcements in August further amplified calls for action, urging Congress to prioritize the bill.
A report from Puck has David Ellison, CEO of Skydance Media and now leading Paramount after its $8 billion merger, is close to finalizing a deal to acquire The Free Press, founded by Bari Weiss, for a sum expected to be above its recent $100 million valuation but below the $200 million figure previously floated.
The deal is described as being "on the 1-yard line," with lawyers working to complete the agreement.
As part of the acquisition, Ellison reportedly plans to give Weiss a significant role at CBS News, tasking her with guiding the editorial direction of the division.
This move aligns with Ellison’s vision to reshape CBS News, which has faced challenges like declining ratings and recent controversies, including a $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump over a disputed "60 Minutes" interview.
Weiss’s editorial stance, characterized by its anti-woke and pro-Israel perspectives, is expected to influence CBS News’ direction, potentially causing friction in the newsroom but reflecting Ellison’s intent to align the network with his own political and business goals.
The Free Press, generating about $15 million in annual subscription revenue, is a subscriber-driven platform with roughly 1.5 million subscribers, known for its critique of mainstream media and progressive ideologies.
CBS News staffers are “apoplectic” over reports that Bari Weiss — an avowedly pro-Israel journalist — is on the verge of taking a top job at the Tiffany Network, according to The NY Post.
Weiss, the former New York Times opinion editor who quit in 2020 after blasting the paper’s “illiberal environment,” is reportedly in line for a senior editorial role at CBS as part of Paramount’s pending acquisition of her startup, the Free Press, in a deal valued at up to $200 million.
Paramount boss David Ellison, who seized control of the network in an $8 billion mega-merger with Skydance, has declined to comment on the talks.
NBCUniversal has reported significant advertising success for the 2025-2026 NFL season, announcing that 90% of its ad inventory for Sunday Night Football (SNF) has been sold out, and all ad spots for Super Bowl LX, scheduled for February 8, 2026, are fully booked.
This milestone comes ahead of the 20th season of SNF and marks the highest-grossing NFL season to date for NBCUniversal across its linear and streaming platforms, including NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo.
The Super Bowl ad inventory sold out earlier than ever, with NBCUniversal seeking at least $7 million per 30-second spot, and some premium slots reaching $8 million, reflecting high demand.
Advertisers were also encouraged to match their Super Bowl investments across other NBCU sports properties, such as the NBA and the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which, along with the Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Game, will occur within a 17-day period in February 2026.
Key advertisers for the Super Bowl include consumer packaged goods, entertainment, finance, and alcohol brands, with increased spending from pharmaceutical, entertainment, and quick-service restaurant sectors.
Digital investments, particularly on Peacock, rose by 20% compared to NBC’s last Super Bowl broadcast in 2022.
For SNF, NBCUniversal has secured over 150 partners, nearly 40 of which are new, with core categories including automotive, insurance, retail, technology, and quick-service restaurants. Pharmaceutical, finance, and technology sectors have also increased their investments year-over-year. Toyota continues to sponsor the SNF halftime show.
The National Football League (NFL) has entered into a content licensing deal with Front Office Sports (FOS), marking the first time the NFL has partnered with a sports business-focused news outlet to share content, as reported by Axios.
This yearlong agreement, detailed by FOS founder and CEO Adam White, involves FOS paying the NFL for access to its intellectual property, including logos, emblems, and behind-the-scenes content from major NFL events such as the NFL International Games, the Super Bowl, and the NFL Draft. The deal does not include live game rights but allows FOS to use NFL branding and create business-focused content across its website and social media channels starting in fall 2025.
The partnership aims to strengthen FOS’s relationship with advertisers, including official NFL partners, by leveraging the NFL’s valuable intellectual property to enhance its coverage. Amanda Kersen, NFL director of business development and strategic investments, noted that FOS’s engaged community and unique storytelling opportunities align with the NFL’s goal to make its business story accessible to fans.
Cox Media Group Long Island has announced a new multi-year extension for The Roger & JP Morning Show on 102.3 WBAB, securing the iconic duo’s place on Long Island mornings.
Roger Luce and John “JP” Parise have been a cornerstone of WBAB for decades, blending humor, authenticity, and community connection into one of the market’s top-rated morning shows.
As part of the agreement, Roger Luce will also take on added responsibilities as Music Director, working with Program Director Chris Lloyd to guide the station’s legendary classic rock playlist.
“Roger & JP are part of the fabric of Long Island radio, and this extension ensures our listeners and advertisers will continue to start their mornings with a trusted, familiar voice,” said Katelin Tinley, Vice President/General Manager of CMG Long Island.
“This is about keeping WBAB strong and true to what listeners love, great personalities and great music,” added Chris Lloyd, Director of Operations.
Luce added: “WBAB has been my home for more than 30 years, and I couldn’t be more excited to keep building this show with JP and take on a bigger role in shaping the sound of the station.”
Parise said: “We’ve grown up with this audience, they know us, and we know them. This extension means the best is still ahead for Roger & JP and WBAB.”
The television media landscape is evolving as viewers shift from linear TV (traditional broadcast and cable) to connected TV (CTV), which includes streaming video watched on smart TVs or internet-connected devices.
This transition is making TV advertising more addressable, prompting a debate about what defines "television" in 2025—whether it’s the format, device, or media owner.
WARC’s Global Ad Trends: The Changing Shape of TV report analyzes a decade of ad spend data to highlight linear TV’s decline and the rapid rise of CTV. It explores why definitions of TV are fragmenting and how data, devices, and creative strategies will shape its future. Alex Brownsell, WARC Media’s Head of Content, notes that linear TV’s role is diminishing in both viewership and ad spend as audiences embrace CTV’s growing ecosystem.
New players, including Big Tech, retail media sellers, and smart TV manufacturers launching ad-funded channels, are vying for brand advertising dollars. Advertisers must now reconsider how they define TV—whether as a video ad format, a media owner, or simply the largest screen in the home—affecting planning, buying, frequency management, and measurement.
The Rise of CTVLinear TV’s share of global ad spend has fallen from 41.3% in 2013 to 12.4% ($143.9 billion) in 2025, projected to drop further to 11.3% ($139.1 billion) in 2026, the lowest since 2005.
Between 2014 and 2024, linear TV ad spend declined 27.5% in absolute terms, or 50.8% when adjusted for inflation. Sector trends vary: tech and electronics ad spend on linear TV dropped 42%, while household and domestic products rose 12%.
Despite this, linear TV still accounts for over 75% of TV ad investment. However, brands are increasingly shifting budgets to CTV, which represents nearly half of U.S. TV usage, according to Nielsen.
The total video market (excluding social video and YouTube) is expected to hold a 15.9% share of ad spend in 2025. CTV ad spend is projected to reach $39.9 billion (3.4% of total ad share) in 2025, growing 3.6% to $44.7 billion in 2026.
Nielsen’s 2025 Annual Marketer report shows 56% of marketers plan to increase OTT/CTV budgets, up from 53% in 2024, with stronger growth in the Americas compared to APAC and Europe.
A generational gap emerges in the shift to TV streaming
While TV audiences as a whole are shifting decisively from linear to streaming, the changes appear to be starker among younger viewers.
In the UK, linear TV’s weekly reach has fallen by 10 percentage points since 2021, per Ofcom, standing at 73.8%. In the US, older audiences still watch over two hours daily, versus 81 minutes for 16–24s, according to GWI data.
Newsmax Broadcasting, LLC, a subsidiary of Newsmax Inc., has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox Corporation and Fox News Network, LLC, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
The lawsuit alleges that Fox engaged in an "exclusionary scheme" to maintain an unlawful monopoly in the U.S. market for right-leaning pay-TV news, suppressing competition and harming consumers and Newsmax’s growth.
The antitrust expert quoted in the NYT calls the case “weak”. Bill Baer, who led antitrust efforts at the Justice Department in the Obama administration and is not involved with the lawsuit, reviewed Newsmax’s complaint and said that “on its face, it looks pretty weak.”
Baer said that Newsmax might have trouble establishing that the right-leaning cable news ecosphere functions as a discrete market from the overall realm of TV news, in which Fox News competes with major outlets like CNN and MSNBC. “There’s a high burden they’ll have to meet,” he said of the plaintiff.
A Fox SpoX released the following statement: “Newsmax cannot sue their way out of their own competitive failures in the marketplace to chase headlines simply because they can’t attract viewers.”
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One, the largest audio network in the U.S. and the official network audio broadcast partner of the NFL, announces its 2025 NFL Season programming lineup, as it celebrates its 39th consecutive season delivering NFL’s prime time matchups, minute-by-minute action, and analysis.
This season, Westwood One will deliver the most comprehensive NFL audio coverage available, with the NFL’s biggest stars and rivalries showcased in expanded pregame shows for Monday Night Football, plus play-by-play, commentary, and more for Sunday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, all International games, late-season Saturday games, and more.
In addition, Westwood One will continue its weekday slate of specialty programming this season with shows including NFL Preview, NFL Insider, NFL Sunday, and NFL Fantasy Football Forecast.
Westwood One brings all the excitement of the new NFL season to football fans starting Thursday, September 4th at 7:00pm EDT, with the NFL Kickoff game featuring the Dallas Cowboys vs. the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.
Calling All the NFL Action From Opening Night Kickoff to Super Bowl LX and More
The 2025 Westwood One NFL schedule includes all the excitement of the Opening Night Kickoff game, Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, Thanksgiving and Christmas Tripleheaders, all seven International games, late-season Saturday games, and every NFL postseason game, culminating with Super Bowl LX in the Bay Area. Westwood One will also feature weekly specialty programs including NFL Preview, NFL Insider, NFL Sunday, and NFL Fantasy Football Forecast.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appeared on NBC's TODAY show Wednesday to discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL season starting Thursday with the Philadelphia Eagles facing the Dallas Cowboys.
During the interview, hosts Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin pressed Goodell on whether Taylor Swift, recently engaged to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, might headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Goodell, identifying himself as a "Swiftie," responded enthusiastically but cryptically, saying, “We would always love to have Taylor play. She is a special, special talent, and obviously she would be welcome at any time.”
When Guthrie asked if a Swift performance was in the works, Goodell remained noncommittal, stating, “I can’t tell you anything about that,” before adding, “It’s a maybe,” after further prompting. He noted that the decision lies with Jay-Z and his Roc Nation team, which has produced the Super Bowl halftime show since 2020, joking, “I’m waiting on my friend Jay-Z to be able to help me with that one.”
C-SPAN, the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, a nonprofit created in 1979 by the cable television industry, has secured landmark distribution deals with YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV.
The agreements mark a significant step for C-SPAN as it adapts to the cord-cutting trend that has reduced its traditional revenue from cable and satellite providers. The network, which relies on license fees of approximately 7.25 cents per subscriber per month and does not run ads on its TV channels, has faced financial challenges, with revenue dropping from $64 million in 2019 to $45.4 million in 2023 due to a decline in cable/satellite subscriptions from 100 million to 70 million households over a decade.
Under the deals, C-SPAN’s three channels—C-SPAN (focused on the U.S. House), C-SPAN2 (focused on the U.S. Senate, with American History TV and Book TV on weekends), and C-SPAN3 (additional public affairs programming)—will be included in YouTube TV’s base package and Hulu + Live TV’s basic package starting this fall.
FOX Business Network (FBN) dominated its competition posting double-digit advantages in business day, market hours and weekday total day viewers during the month of August, according to Nielsen Media Research.
The network secured seven of the top ten business programs with total viewers and Kudlow and Varney & Co. continued to rank as the top two programs in business news. Notably, CNBC delivered its lowest rated month in total viewers in primetime since 1992 and younger viewers since 1991.
FBN posted double-digit gains over CNBC with total viewers in business day (227,000 viewers) seeing a 55% advantage, market hours (219,000 viewers) with a 47% advantage and weekday total day (138,000 viewers) nabbing a 55% advantage. In primetime viewers, CNBC saw its lowest rated month in over three decades with total viewers (86,000 viewers) and younger viewers (20,000 A25-54) since 1992 and 1991 respectively.
Salem Media Group, Inc. has announced that David Evans has stepped down from his role as Chief Operating Officer, effective August 31, 2025.
David Evans
Evans joined Salem in 2000 as Chief Financial Officer, later serving as President of New Media, and ultimately as Chief Operating Officer for the past three years. Over his 25-year tenure, Evans played a significant role in shaping Salem’s growth and direction. Notably, he led the company’s successful follow-on offering in 2004 and spearheaded its expansion into digital media. Under his leadership, Salem launched and developed four major digital properties: Salem Web Network, Salem Church Products, Townhall Media, and Eagle Financial Publications.
Chief Executive Officer David Santrella commented, “David has been an important part of Salem’s journey and we are deeply grateful for his dedication, professionalism, and leadership over the years.”
Salem co-founder Ed Atsinger added, “David’s impact on Salem has been profound. From his early days as CFO to his leadership in building our digital media presence, his contributions have helped define who we are today. We thank him for his many years of service and wish him continued success in the future.”
➦In 1918...Paul Harvey Aurandt born (Died at age 90– February 28, 2009). Best known as Paul Harvey he was a radio broadcaster for ABC Radio Networks. He broadcast News and Comment on weekday mornings and mid-days and at noon on Saturdays, as well as his famous The Rest of the Story segments. From 1952 through 2008, his programs reached as many as 24 million people a week. Paul Harvey News was carried on 1,200 radio stations, 400 American Forces Network stations, and 300 newspapers.
Paul Harvey
Harvey was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of a policeman who was killed by robbers in 1921. He made radio receivers as a young boy, and he attended Tulsa Central High School where teacher Isabelle Ronan was "impressed by his voice". On her recommendation, he started working at KVOO in Tulsa in 1933 helping to clean up when he was 14. He eventually was allowed to fill in on the air, reading commercials and the news.
He continued working at KVOO while attending the University of Tulsa, first as an announcer and later as a program director. He spent three years as a station manager for KFBI AM, now known as KFDI, a radio station that once had studios in Salina, Kansas. From there, he moved to a newscasting job at KOMA in Oklahoma City, and then to KXOK in St. Louis in 1938.
Harvey then moved to Hawaii to cover the United States Navy as it concentrated its fleet in the Pacific. He was returning to the mainland from assignment when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. He eventually enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces but served only from December 1943 to March 1944.
Harvey then moved to Chicago, where in June 1944, he began broadcasting from the ABC affiliate WENR (now WLS-AM). In 1945, he began hosting the postwar employment program Jobs for G.I. Joe on WENR. Harvey added The Rest of the Story as a tagline to in-depth feature stories in 1946.
On April 1, 1951, the ABC Radio Network debuted Paul Harvey News and Comment each weekday at 12 Noon". Harvey was also heard originally on Sundays; the first Sunday program was Harvey's introduction. Later, the Sunday program moved to Saturdays. The program continued until his death.
In the latter half of his career, Harvey was also known for the radio series The Rest of the Story, described as a blend of mystery and history, which premiered on May 10, 1976. The series quickly grew to six broadcasts a week, and continued until Harvey's death in 2009.
In November 2000, Harvey signed a 10-year, $100 million contract with ABC Radio Networks. A few months later, after damaging his vocal cords, he went off the air, but returned in August 2001.
His success with sponsors stemmed from the seamlessness with which he segued from his monologue into reading commercial messages. He explained his relationship with them, saying "I am fiercely loyal to those willing to put their money where my mouth is."
➦In 1959...WCBS 880 AM stopped airing “Mack the Knife” by Bobby Darin. The reason? Recent street violence in NYC.
➦In 1961...The short-lived "Carol Burnett-Richard Hayes Show" premiered on CBS Radio. The series was a 20 minute musical variety show. Burnett was also a regular on "The Garry Moore Show" on CBS and singer Hayes had been on Arthur Godfrey's daily radio show.
➦In 1962...The Beatles entered EMI's Abbey Road studios for their first formal recording session, rehearsing "Love Me Do" and "Please Please Me."
➦In 1970...George Harrison released the single "My Sweet Lord" single to U-S radio.
Pew Research’s latest analysis of news audiences by age reveals a clear trend: news consumers are skewing older.
The youngest audience belongs to Univision, the Spanish-language TV network, with a median age of 39, driven by its Hispanic viewership. Daily Wire readers (median age 42) and The New York Times readers (43) are relatively youthful.
In contrast, conservative outlets Newsmax (63) and Breitbart (62) attract significantly older audiences.The median age for U.S. adults is 47.
Pew notes, “While Republicans are generally older than Democrats, Newsmax and Breitbart stand out even among sources with similar partisan leanings.”
Major broadcast networks also trend older: CBS News (58), NBC News (57), and ABC News (55). Among cable networks, Fox News has a median age of 55, while CNN’s is 50.
Notably, 12% of Americans don’t regularly consume news from the 30 major sources surveyed. This figure rises to 19% for Gen Z (18-29) and 16% for those 30-49, compared to 7% for Gen X and 4% for those 65+.
What’s driving this? Pew explains, “Younger Americans are increasingly turning to newer sources like social media and news influencers.” Adults under 30 rely more on social platforms for news and less on traditional outlets like print, radio, or TV.Newsrooms may need to adapt by hiring Gen Z reporters fluent in social media and attuned to generational trends to better engage younger audiences.
