The Debate Is Over: Pat McAfee, Not Stephen A. Smith Is the Face of ESPN

"For now, the man who once looked like the biggest risk ESPN ever took may actually be the network’s best example of how to maximize the relationship without walking away from the brand that helped build it."

Red Hotline Globe: Why Authentic Air Talent Matters

"Build your personal footprint across social media and local events. Doing so ensures your connection with the audience belongs to you."

Why Abby Phillip’s Contract Extension Could Put CNN, Paramount Skydance on Collision Course

Nobody wants an outside ownership group walking into their newsroom and announcing that everything's been done wrong. That conversation never goes well, no matter who's delivering it or how it's framed.

Why the CW Network’s College Football Coverage Deserves Your Attention This Season

"CW Sports is not going to feature games pitting traditional powers like Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Michigan, Alabama, Georgia or Texas against each other. However, just looking at the 2026 college football schedule, they do have some interesting matchups."

How Marty Smith Turned a NASCAR Assignment Into an ESPN Journey Unlike Any Other

"My bosses have given me these opportunities. And whatever that is, I want to try to dominate that box. Whatever that box is, I want to maximize it. I want to make it grow and bloom and flourish with resonance that far surpasses what I had maybe hoped for."

Why Gordon Borrell Investigated the AI Disconnect Between SMBs and Media Sellers

"We're all in the advertising and marketing business, in the small niche world that we live in, and we think, 'Oh yeah, use it to make a headline, use it to write copy or do a summary of something.' And yeah, they're using it for that. But it's a remarkably small percentage. And they're also not using it to any great extent right now for marketing and advertising recommendations."

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Denver Nuggets Announce New Television Broadcast Team

"Reed arrives after five years calling college hoops for ESPN, NBC/Peacock and FOX Sports. Meanwhile, Winge, with Altitude since 2018, steps into the lead analyst chair as the third full-time female analyst on an NBA regional network."

Nielsen Making Co-Viewing Official Part Of Updated Measurement Ahead Of NFL Season

"We are relentless in our pursuit of delivering the most accurate measurement possible for our media and advertising clients."

MS NOW Launches New Direct-to-Consumer ‘Membership’ Product

"Our mission has always been to inform, engage and empower our audience. Our Membership is the first step in a long-term strategy to deepen our relationship with audiences..."

Advertising Week New York 2026 Agenda Released

"Executives from Hilton, Southwest Airlines, State Farm, the NFL, The Hershey Company, Little Caesars, Stanley 1913 and Supergoop! will participate."

MeidasTouch Network Strikes Deal with Audacy for Sales, Distribution

"Our partnership with Audacy significantly expands our podcast capabilities while strengthening our advertising operation as we continue growing the MeidasTouch Network."

NBC Sports Adds Jason Benetti, Dave Flemming To College Football Broadcast Roster

"Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge, and Kathryn Tappen return to Big Ten Saturday Night and will call all Saturday primetime games this season. Dan Hicks and Jason Garrett are also back in NBC’s Notre Dame Football booth."

Mac Edwards Steps Down After 35 Years Beasley

"Mac's passion for radio and commitment to excellence made a lasting impact across every market he led."

Salem Media Announces Documentary Featuring Final Charlie Kirk Interview

The documentary will premiere September 10, marking one year since Kirk was killed.

Tanner Laura Casey Show Expands to Five Major Markets

"The show's success in Portland clearly warrants this network expansion strategy."

Alyssa DiTomasso Leaves WNGC Morning Show

"WNGC's morning show loses an established on-air talent mid-year."
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Sports

Denver Nuggets Announce New Television Broadcast Team

"Reed arrives after five years calling college hoops for ESPN, NBC/Peacock and FOX Sports. Meanwhile, Winge, with Altitude since 2018, steps into the lead analyst chair as the third full-time female analyst on an NBA regional network."

NBC Sports Adds Jason Benetti, Dave Flemming To College Football Broadcast Roster

"Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge, and Kathryn Tappen return to Big Ten Saturday Night and will call all Saturday primetime games this season. Dan Hicks and Jason Garrett are also back in NBC’s Notre Dame Football booth."

NFL Media Announces Return of Andrew Siciliano, Mike Yam, Colleen Wolfe Among New Additions

"Each brings a distinctive voice and deep connection to football fans, helping us deliver smarter, more engaging coverage across every platform."

‘The Next Round’ Announces Three-Year Deal with Clay Travis’ Sport & State Media Company

"What Clay is building with Sport & State aligns perfectly with who we are and feels like the natural next step for us. We’re not changing what The Next Round is. We’re giving it a much bigger stage."

ESPN New York, MSG Networks Announce Simulcast In Mornings, Afternoons Launching September 8

"DiPietro & Rothenberg and Don, Hahn & Rosenberg begin simulcasting on MSG Networks Tuesday, September 8."

ESPN, NFL Network Unveil Expansive Coverage Lineup For Upcoming Super Bowl LXI Season

"This is a monumental year for ESPN with the network broadcasting their first Super Bowl."

Pat McAfee Being Added To ESPN Monday Night Countdown

"McAfee will join Scott Van Pelt, Jason Kelce, Marcus Spears and Jason McCourty on Countdown."

Clay Travis Launches ‘Sport & State’ Network Of Daily Live Sports Programming

"We will have live programming from a minimum of 8 a.m. Eastern until at least 5 p.m. Eastern every day. That's live. You're gonna love it. It's gonna be outstanding."

News

MS NOW Launches New Direct-to-Consumer ‘Membership’ Product

"Our mission has always been to inform, engage and empower our audience. Our Membership is the first step in a long-term strategy to deepen our relationship with audiences..."

MeidasTouch Network Strikes Deal with Audacy for Sales, Distribution

"Our partnership with Audacy significantly expands our podcast capabilities while strengthening our advertising operation as we continue growing the MeidasTouch Network."

Salem Media Announces Documentary Featuring Final Charlie Kirk Interview

The documentary will premiere September 10, marking one year since Kirk was killed.

Fox News Digital Leads July in Multiplatform Views and Minutes

July marked the 65th straight month Fox News finished first in multiplatform minutes.

New Dan Bongino Radio Show Featuring Podcast ‘And Other Unique Content’

"The Dan Bongino podcast and some other content from me will be moving on to radio now."

Abby Phillip Signs Contract Extension With CNN

CNN has now inked its primetime hosts to long-term extensions ahead of any potential sale to Paramount Skydance.

CBS News Adds Ariel Levy as 60 Minutes Contributor

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Chris Salcedo Exiting Morning Drive on KSEV

"It is bittersweet because, frankly, if circumstances had been a little different, I likely would have retired right here on this station and made lifelong friends at this station."

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Music

Tanner Laura Casey Show Expands to Five Major Markets

"The show's success in Portland clearly warrants this network expansion strategy."

Alyssa DiTomasso Leaves WNGC Morning Show

"WNGC's morning show loses an established on-air talent mid-year."

JR Ammons Takes Regional Control of WSTR Atlanta

"This represents substantial programming transition within a short timeframe."

Tyler Connolly Weighs In on Theory of a Deadman’s New Music

I have known the guys in Theory of a...

Michelle McCormick Exits WLAV Grand Rapids After Layoffs

"About two weeks ago our company had to make some changes and they had to eliminate some jobs. Mine was one of them that was eliminated. I'm going to be here for two more weeks."

Bobby Bones to Host the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Ceremony

"Bobby Bones is one of radio's most dynamic personalities, and we're thrilled to have both his love of radio and passion for our industry on full display as this year's Master of Ceremonies."

Richard Rudel Joins WTMD as New Afternoon Host

"Rudel's international production background offers potential content enhancement for the station's afternoon block."

Jessica Williams Exits Townsquare Media’s Y105 Rochester

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"Executives from Hilton, Southwest Airlines, State Farm, the NFL, The Hershey Company, Little Caesars, Stanley 1913 and Supergoop! will participate."

Mac Edwards Steps Down After 35 Years Beasley

"Mac's passion for radio and commitment to excellence made a lasting impact across every market he led."

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