NBA Finals Average Viewership Finishes At Highest Since 1998

"The 2026 NBA Finals averaged 20.6 million viewers across five games, setting an ABC and ESPN audience record. ABC and ESPN also scored the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998 (average 29 million)."

OutKick Sees Massive Growth In Multiplatform Success For May

"OutKick’s growth has been driven by its willingness to cover stories that most sports outlets overlook and to feature voices offering unique perspectives on the issues shaping sports today."

Omaha Productions To Produce World Series Of Poker Return To ESPN

"Producing the World Series of Poker Main Event & Main Event Final Table gives us an exciting opportunity to expand our live event slate and bring our production approach to one of the most recognizable competitions in sports and entertainment."

NewsNation Launches ‘Spirit of America’ Series for America 250

"We are proud to take viewers on a new road trip that highlights what makes America truly unique."

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Approaching The Summit: Buzz Knight, Buzz Knight Media Production

"Risk taking and innovation are a lost art."

The Industry According To: Jeff Sottolano, Audacy

"We have to understand the distinction between local content and local relevance."

Approaching The Summit: Armen Williams, Westwood One Sports

"The Audio Summit has evolved into the premiere, if not the only, event that covers our industry from such a broad and unique perspective. This summit has become the one event that you try to attend as a programmer. Plus, a talent as well if it's applicable."

Behind Cody Decker’s Long Road To Helping Launch FM Sports Radio In Los Angeles

"People around the country may not realize that all the teams here are extremely loved and supported. The LA fans' voice has not been heard as much as it should have in the past."

Approaching The Summit: Dave Tepper, KOA 850 and 94.1

"It always reminds me of what we hear about NCAA Basketball Final Four weekend, where up-and-coming coaches go to mingle and share resumes with high-level programs."

Paul Finebaum to Receive the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"Our 2026 recipient was creating multiplatform impact before the term even existed."

NBA Finals Average Viewership Finishes At Highest Since 1998

"The 2026 NBA Finals averaged 20.6 million viewers across five games, setting an ABC and ESPN audience record. ABC and ESPN also scored the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998 (average 29 million)."

OutKick Sees Massive Growth In Multiplatform Success For May

"OutKick’s growth has been driven by its willingness to cover stories that most sports outlets overlook and to feature voices offering unique perspectives on the issues shaping sports today."

Columns

FOX Played the Streaming Long Game and It Paid Off with Roku

While competitors like Disney, Paramount, and NBCUniversal poured billions of dollars into platforms, infrastructure, and original content, FOX largely sat back. Some criticized the company for moving too slowly. But patience paid off.

A Stephen A. Smith Reunion With Pat McAfee May Have No Better Time Than Now

"ESPN has spent years building around star power, and no two stars shine brighter than McAfee and Smith. With New York celebrating its first NBA title in more than five decades, the timing couldn't be better."

The Disappearance of Managers Should Concern All of Us

"A company's greatest assets walk out the front door every afternoon. Whenever they walk out for the last time, the organization has fewer assets remaining inside the building the next day."

Why Oliver Tree’s Death Matters More to Radio Than You Think

"In moments like this, the people closest to the audience may have the sharpest read. "

Bicentennial Nostalgia Offers a Powerful Blueprint for Radio Strategy

"Most listeners alive today have never experienced a national milestone of this magnitude, and most won't see another one."
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OutKick Sees Massive Growth In Multiplatform Success For May

"OutKick’s growth has been driven by its willingness to cover stories that most sports outlets overlook and to feature voices offering unique perspectives on the issues shaping sports today."

Omaha Productions To Produce World Series Of Poker Return To ESPN

"Producing the World Series of Poker Main Event & Main Event Final Table gives us an exciting opportunity to expand our live event slate and bring our production approach to one of the most recognizable competitions in sports and entertainment."

ESPN Announces Women’s Sports Sundays Schedule Including WNBA, NWSL Matches

"Women's Sports Sundays reflects ESPN's continued commitment to giving fans a dedicated destination for the biggest matchups, brightest stars and most compelling stories across women's sports."

CBC Ending NHL Broadcasts On Network After Nearly 75 Years

"Watching hockey on Saturday night is a time-honoured tradition for Canadians, and Sportsnet is privileged to continue delivering that tradition."

ESPN Extends Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Don Van Natta Jr.

"Don brings experience, expertise and unmatched persistence to his work every day, and we’re thrilled that he will be contributing to our journalism for years to come."

VSiN Launches 24/7 Fast Channel Via OrkaTV

"VSiN continues to grow its distribution footprint across every major platform to reach more sports fans in more ways with its award-winning sports betting content."

Survey: NBA Podcasts Hosted By 94% Men, Top Ten Shows Making Up Over A Fifth Of Total Reach

"The findings reveal a top-heavy ecosystem where just ten shows capture roughly 23% of all listener attention."

Terry Bradshaw Not Planning On Leaving FOX Sports To Retire Anytime Soon

"How many people die within a year after retirement? So, I don't want to do that. I see myself staying fully active to the end."

Boston Sports Radio Icon Eddie Andelman Dies At 89

"From humble roots in Dorchester, he went onto great success in business and broadcasting. Some call him the godfather of sports radio. He certainly changed and elevated the sports radio game."

UFC CEO Dana White: White House Event Will “Never” Happen Again

"I can’t afford it. There’s no fu**ing way we can do this again. I’ll never do the Sphere again, and we’ll never do this again."

Motor Racing Network Announces Broadcast Plans For NASCAR San Diego Weekend

"Everyone at the network is excited to welcome KSON to our family as we deliver the experience to race fans in San Diego and around the world."

FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

News

NewsNation Launches ‘Spirit of America’ Series for America 250

"We are proud to take viewers on a new road trip that highlights what makes America truly unique."

Fox News Details Nationwide America 250 Programming

Live broadcasts will originate from major locations, including Washington, D.C.'s National Mall, Philadelphia, Liberty State Park in New Jersey, Mount Rushmore, and the new Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota.

KNX News Sees Slight Ratings Dip in Final Book on FM Dial

KNX News departed the FM dial on Monday, May 18th. The May ratings period ended on May 27th.

CNN Adds Kyla Scanlon as Contributor, Economic Analyst

Between TikTok, Instagram, and Substack, Kyla Scanlon has more than 1 million followers.

MS NOW Debuts New Dayside, Primetime Lineup

Monday marked the beginning of a new era on MS NOW, as the network began its new daytime programming.

Dan Bongino: Tucker Carlson Lied About Me, And I Have Texts to Prove It

"He doesn't realize I have these texts, too. I never do this. But if you're going to refer to texts alleging we committed a crime, I'm gonna put it out there."

CBS News Names Trevor Phillips as Senior Global Affairs Correspondent

"Trevor’s deep knowledge of geopolitics and history will be an incredible asset at CBS News..."

550 WDUN Host Martha Zoller to Retire

"I’ve had a front-row seat to history, politics, and the people who shape North Georgia. I am grateful for every conversation, every caller, and every experience I’ve had on WDUN.”

KNZR Host Jaz McKay Exits, Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Added to Daily Lineup

"I just can't work with people who really don't want to be working with me. I don't need it."

Lesley Stahl Inks Contract Extension with 60 Minutes

It is unclear if Lesley Stahl views this as her final contract with the network.

Scott Galloway, CBS News Offer Conflicting Stories on 60 Minutes Talks

"Bari specifically reached out to me about getting involved. I know I didn’t initiate this conversation.”

CBS News Earned $362 Million From 60 Minutes, CBS Evening News, Others in 2025

"Halfway through this year, CBS is still at 22% of the dollar share."

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Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head of Leo33 Alongside Katie Dean

"I'm thrilled to join the team and help shape the next chapter of growth for both the company "

94.9 The Bull Announces Ashley Layfield, Corey Calhoun Hires

"Corey's experience across multiple markets, combined with his passion for Country music and audience engagement, makes him a perfect fit for afternoons on 94.9 The Bull"

Cumulus Media Taps 30-Year Radio Veteran, Jeff McCartney for Salt Lake City Role

"His passion for the product and his competitive mindset makes him a great fit for KBER and KENZ."

Audacy Gives Mikalah Gordon Dual Role Across KLUC and Channel Q

"I helped launch Channel Q back in 2018 as part of the morning show in Los Angeles, so this feels less like a new chapter and more like a homecoming,"

Grand Ole Opry House Hosts Bill Cody Memorial Services Today

" Few venues carry more weight in Country music, and Cody helped shape what that stage represented for generations"

Bill Fox Joins Cumulus Media Toledo as New Operations Manager

"Fox arrives with an extensive resume spanning major markets and multiple formats."

MIX 100.5 Pairs Anna & Raven Mornings With Bradley Ryan Afternoons

"we're creating a lineup that strengthens the station throughout the day."

Big Country 104.9 Launches Yacht Big Country Weekend Format Shake-Up

"This is part of our dare to be different initiative that we hope all of radio will re-embrace,"

K-Love Acquires WZBA Baltimore, Ending 26-Year Classic Rock Bay Brand

"This deal fills a significant gap in K-Love's national footprint"

Spotify Puts Human Curators Front And Center On New Music Friday

"We're giving listeners a closer connection to the people behind the playlist "

Bob & Tom Executive John Kesler to Retire This October

"This has been, without question, the best job I have ever had."
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Salem Media Names Linnae Young as President of Broadcast Media

"I'm excited to help build what's next, and to continue to help develop future leaders."

Edison Research: Americans Spending Four Times Longer With Podcasts Than Ten Years Ago

"Total podcast consumption time, a measure that accounts for both consumer growth and the increase in time we commit to podcasts, showcases to advertisers just how massive the medium has become."

Radio Stations Get Free July 4th Sounds From Benztown

"Stations that download now can integrate the content before the holiday rush."

Tim Wenger to Exit Audacy Buffalo

He rose from a reporter at WBEN to ultimately become the Senior Vice President and Market Manager of the cluster.

Salem Media President of Broadcast Media Allen Power to Retire

"His leadership, his ability to inspire those around him, and his incredible understanding of our business will be missed."

iHeartMedia Adds Four Additional Podcasts To Netflix Exclusive Video Partnership

"The new lineup includes Suite 305 with Lele Pons, which debuts with guest Shakira. The Martha Stewart Podcast and Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson round out the additions."

Electronic Arts Launches Ability For Advertisers To Buy Directly Into Gameplay, Live Experiences

"With EA Advertising, we’re helping brands become part of those moments in ways that are relevant and built for players."

Fox Corp Acquiring Roku In $22 Billion Acquisition

"Today, we take the next step: bringing together the most valuable live content portfolio in video consumption with the preeminent streaming platform through which America watches it. This combination will transform the scope of our company into high-growth verticals and yield a step change in our overall growth profile."

Nielsen Audio Ratings Overhaul Could Reshape Radio Measurement

Here’s the question: Will another research company have an opportunity to overthrow King Nielsen? Will radio and audio measurement change? I expect we’ll see a new landscape by the end of the decade.

Paramount Skydance Acquisition Of Warner Bros. Discovery Reportedly Approved By Justice Department

"According to reporting by Politico, the DOJ approved the deal without requiring divestitures, behavioral remedies, or concessions."

2026 Political Advertising to Reach Record $11.6 Billion, AdImpact Forecast Shows

The revised estimate would make the cycle the most expensive on record and represents a 4% increase compared to the 2024 presidential election.

Stampede Social Unveils New DM Automation for Podcaster Host-Read Ad Attributions

"We built these features so a host can set up once and run forever, and so sponsors finally get click data instead of promo code guesses."

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