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Bill Zito has devoted most of his work efforts to broadcast news since 1999. He made the career switch after serving a dozen years as a police officer on both coasts. Splitting the time between Radio and TV, he’s worked for ABC News and Fox News, News 12 New York , The Weather Channel and KIRO and KOMO in Seattle. He writes, edits and anchors for Audacy’s WTIC-AM in Hartford and lives in New England. You can find him on Twitter @BillZitoNEWS.
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Sports Radio
Mike Felger: iHeartMedia Letting Rich Shertenlieb Go After Less Than Six Months is ‘A Bad Sign as a Radio Guy’
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Former 92.3 The Fan Hosts Dustin Fox, Adam The Bull to Host Weekly BetRivers Podcast
The show will broadcast live on Thursdays at 2 PM ET.
Dan Patrick: Tom Brady Doesn’t Know What Good TV Is And Won’t Ever Learn Due to Ownership Limitations
"Tom is a rookie and needs to know what is good TV. He's never, probably, been asked that question. 'Tom, do you know what good TV is?' And the answer is, he does not."
Mike Golic Jr.: Jason Kelce Learned Hard Truth About Being a Media Member in Viral Phone Incident
“He’s been an awesome, accessible star while him and Travis have watched their profile grow. But people are just not responsible enough for all that access to a guy that nice.”
Motor Racing Network Anchor Jeff Striegle Will Call it a Career This Weekend After 27 Years
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Sports Columns
Bob Costas Decided to Call His Own Shot in Exiting Baseball Play-by-Play
Costas was always a proud person, quite self-critical and constantly looking to adjust for the better.
Radio Screwed Up When It Stopped Thinking Big, Acting Small
Some companies tried to go off and create Think Big, Act Big radio and got away from the local, start-up feel.
How Important is Media Industry Coverage to Media Industry Professionals?
"I wondered if media executives consider what we're doing important. If we stopped covering the business and shut down tomorrow, how much would it matter?"
Bob Costas Has Been the Play-by-Play Voice of My Lifetime
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Jemele Hill’s Talent and Guts Help truTV’s ‘Above The Fold’ Stand Out
Hill is one of the few sports media personalities who has consistently chosen integrity over dollars.
Sports Television
KFJB in Marshalltown, Iowa Seeing Investment in Video, YouTube Strategy for High School Sports Paying Off
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
WWE Raw Still Brings the Heat Weekly on USA Network
Raw provides a recurring drama with an undercurrent of courage, loyalty, and morality.
SEC on ABC Scores Most-Watched Afternoon Game and Most-Watched Primetime Game in Week 10
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions Draw 24.21 Million Viewers for America’s Game of the Week on FOX
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
FOX Big Noon Saturday Scores 9.9 Million Viewers for Ohio State-Penn State, Most Watched Big 10 Game of the Season
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Radio
77 WABC Host Bo Snerdley: Rush Limbaugh Listeners Thought I Was a Ficitional Character
"At least once or twice a week I hear from someone who thought for many years that Bo Snerdley was a 'fictional' person."
News/Talk 1480 WLEA to Cease Operations Next Week
"The economy has been rough the past couple years and owning a radio station has its own set of challenges."
Bill Handel: News Outlets Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Make Election Calls on Landslide Races
"If there's going to be a landslide -- I mean a ridiculous landslide -- it can't be announced."
77 WABC Hosts Election Night Special With Rita Cosby and John Catsimatidis
The panel featured both sides of the political aisle in an effort to represent all New Yorkers, the station maintained.
The New York Times Adds New Editors for The Daily
“They’re already in the mix, working collaboratively throughout the newsroom — bringing New York Times reporting to life through vibrant audio..."
News Columns
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
The End of the Print Newspaper, And the Value of Change
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Talk Radio Hosts Need to Inform During Election Coverage, But Also Have Fun and Enjoy It
In case you were unaware, there's an election around...
News Television
Network and Cable News Coverage of 2024 Presidential Election Results Drops More Than 25% Compared to 2020
In the Persons 35-54 demographic, 11.4 million viewers tuned into the coverage.
Fox News Leads Broadcast and Cable TV During 2024 Election Night Coverage
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Fox News Anchor Martha MacCallum Shares Behind-The-Scenes Preparations for Election Night Coverage
"Best way to focus? Lots of water, no sugar, a workout in the AM."
NewsNation, Newsmax First Cable News Networks to Call 2024 Election for Donald Trump
At 1:22 AM ET on Wednesday, NewsNation officially became the first television network to project the 2024 presidential race had been won by the Republican nominee.
News Media Reacts to 2024 Presidential Election Results Coverage on Network and Cable News
Plenty of reactions poured in over coverage provided on NBC News, ABC News, Fox News, and CNN, among others.
Music News
98.3 ‘The Vibe’ Des Moines Makes Lineup Changes
The station, which has operated without on-air personalities in midday and afternoon slots since it transitioned to Top in May 2021, is set to introduce two new voices.
Jenny Lee And Tony Cortez Exit ‘Hits 105.3’ San Antonio
Cox Media Group's Hot AC Hits 105.3 San Antonio has terminated the employment of its morning hosts, Jenny Lee and Tony Cortez.
Mix 101.9 Chicago’s ‘Men Of The Mix’ Raise Money For Breast Cancer Awareness
The Men of The Mix successfully raised $440,543 for the American Cancer Society of Greater Chicagoland, securing third place in nationwide fundraising efforts.
P1 Media Releases Christmas Music Findings And America’s Top 100 Songs
The study evaluated the appeal of the top 100 most-played Christmas songs from the 2023 holiday season, as reported by Mediabase.
Kadie Daye Exits ‘Clay & Company’ Morning Show At Country 106.5 Buffalo
Kadie Daye has left her position at Country 106.5 WYRK in Buffalo after three years on the “Clay & Company” morning show. Her departure is part of recent budget cuts at the station.
Music Columns
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
The End of the Print Newspaper, And the Value of Change
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Talk Radio Hosts Need to Inform During Election Coverage, But Also Have Fun and Enjoy It
In case you were unaware, there's an election around...
Podcasting
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
News Podcasts Take Top 5 Spots as Dan Bongino, NPR Shows Continue Success in September Podtrac Rankings
In the Podtrac industry rankings, iHeart Audience Network and iHeartPodcasts took the top two spots for largest monthly audiences by group.
Bill Zito has devoted most of his work efforts to broadcast news since 1999. He made the career switch after serving a dozen years as a police officer on both coasts. Splitting the time between Radio and TV, he’s worked for ABC News and Fox News, News 12 New York , The Weather Channel and KIRO and KOMO in Seattle. He writes, edits and anchors for Audacy’s WTIC-AM in Hartford and lives in New England. You can find him on Twitter @BillZitoNEWS.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
Sports Radio
Mike Felger: iHeartMedia Letting Rich Shertenlieb Go After Less Than Six Months is ‘A Bad Sign as a Radio Guy’
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Former 92.3 The Fan Hosts Dustin Fox, Adam The Bull to Host Weekly BetRivers Podcast
The show will broadcast live on Thursdays at 2 PM ET.
Dan Patrick: Tom Brady Doesn’t Know What Good TV Is And Won’t Ever Learn Due to Ownership Limitations
"Tom is a rookie and needs to know what is good TV. He's never, probably, been asked that question. 'Tom, do you know what good TV is?' And the answer is, he does not."
Mike Golic Jr.: Jason Kelce Learned Hard Truth About Being a Media Member in Viral Phone Incident
“He’s been an awesome, accessible star while him and Travis have watched their profile grow. But people are just not responsible enough for all that access to a guy that nice.”
Motor Racing Network Anchor Jeff Striegle Will Call it a Career This Weekend After 27 Years
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Sports Columns
Bob Costas Decided to Call His Own Shot in Exiting Baseball Play-by-Play
Costas was always a proud person, quite self-critical and constantly looking to adjust for the better.
Radio Screwed Up When It Stopped Thinking Big, Acting Small
Some companies tried to go off and create Think Big, Act Big radio and got away from the local, start-up feel.
How Important is Media Industry Coverage to Media Industry Professionals?
"I wondered if media executives consider what we're doing important. If we stopped covering the business and shut down tomorrow, how much would it matter?"
Bob Costas Has Been the Play-by-Play Voice of My Lifetime
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Jemele Hill’s Talent and Guts Help truTV’s ‘Above The Fold’ Stand Out
Hill is one of the few sports media personalities who has consistently chosen integrity over dollars.
Sports Television
KFJB in Marshalltown, Iowa Seeing Investment in Video, YouTube Strategy for High School Sports Paying Off
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
WWE Raw Still Brings the Heat Weekly on USA Network
Raw provides a recurring drama with an undercurrent of courage, loyalty, and morality.
SEC on ABC Scores Most-Watched Afternoon Game and Most-Watched Primetime Game in Week 10
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions Draw 24.21 Million Viewers for America’s Game of the Week on FOX
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
FOX Big Noon Saturday Scores 9.9 Million Viewers for Ohio State-Penn State, Most Watched Big 10 Game of the Season
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Radio
77 WABC Host Bo Snerdley: Rush Limbaugh Listeners Thought I Was a Ficitional Character
"At least once or twice a week I hear from someone who thought for many years that Bo Snerdley was a 'fictional' person."
News/Talk 1480 WLEA to Cease Operations Next Week
"The economy has been rough the past couple years and owning a radio station has its own set of challenges."
Bill Handel: News Outlets Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Make Election Calls on Landslide Races
"If there's going to be a landslide -- I mean a ridiculous landslide -- it can't be announced."
77 WABC Hosts Election Night Special With Rita Cosby and John Catsimatidis
The panel featured both sides of the political aisle in an effort to represent all New Yorkers, the station maintained.
The New York Times Adds New Editors for The Daily
“They’re already in the mix, working collaboratively throughout the newsroom — bringing New York Times reporting to life through vibrant audio..."
News Columns
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
The End of the Print Newspaper, And the Value of Change
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Talk Radio Hosts Need to Inform During Election Coverage, But Also Have Fun and Enjoy It
In case you were unaware, there's an election around...
News Television
Network and Cable News Coverage of 2024 Presidential Election Results Drops More Than 25% Compared to 2020
In the Persons 35-54 demographic, 11.4 million viewers tuned into the coverage.
Fox News Leads Broadcast and Cable TV During 2024 Election Night Coverage
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Fox News Anchor Martha MacCallum Shares Behind-The-Scenes Preparations for Election Night Coverage
"Best way to focus? Lots of water, no sugar, a workout in the AM."
NewsNation, Newsmax First Cable News Networks to Call 2024 Election for Donald Trump
At 1:22 AM ET on Wednesday, NewsNation officially became the first television network to project the 2024 presidential race had been won by the Republican nominee.
News Media Reacts to 2024 Presidential Election Results Coverage on Network and Cable News
Plenty of reactions poured in over coverage provided on NBC News, ABC News, Fox News, and CNN, among others.
Music News
98.3 ‘The Vibe’ Des Moines Makes Lineup Changes
The station, which has operated without on-air personalities in midday and afternoon slots since it transitioned to Top in May 2021, is set to introduce two new voices.
Jenny Lee And Tony Cortez Exit ‘Hits 105.3’ San Antonio
Cox Media Group's Hot AC Hits 105.3 San Antonio has terminated the employment of its morning hosts, Jenny Lee and Tony Cortez.
Mix 101.9 Chicago’s ‘Men Of The Mix’ Raise Money For Breast Cancer Awareness
The Men of The Mix successfully raised $440,543 for the American Cancer Society of Greater Chicagoland, securing third place in nationwide fundraising efforts.
P1 Media Releases Christmas Music Findings And America’s Top 100 Songs
The study evaluated the appeal of the top 100 most-played Christmas songs from the 2023 holiday season, as reported by Mediabase.
Kadie Daye Exits ‘Clay & Company’ Morning Show At Country 106.5 Buffalo
Kadie Daye has left her position at Country 106.5 WYRK in Buffalo after three years on the “Clay & Company” morning show. Her departure is part of recent budget cuts at the station.
Music Columns
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
The End of the Print Newspaper, And the Value of Change
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Talk Radio Hosts Need to Inform During Election Coverage, But Also Have Fun and Enjoy It
In case you were unaware, there's an election around...
Podcasting
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
News Podcasts Take Top 5 Spots as Dan Bongino, NPR Shows Continue Success in September Podtrac Rankings
In the Podtrac industry rankings, iHeart Audience Network and iHeartPodcasts took the top two spots for largest monthly audiences by group.
Bill Zito has devoted most of his work efforts to broadcast news since 1999. He made the career switch after serving a dozen years as a police officer on both coasts. Splitting the time between Radio and TV, he’s worked for ABC News and Fox News, News 12 New York , The Weather Channel and KIRO and KOMO in Seattle. He writes, edits and anchors for Audacy’s WTIC-AM in Hartford and lives in New England. You can find him on Twitter @BillZitoNEWS.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
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