ESPN Launching ‘This Was SportsCenter’ Interview Series Hosted by Rich Eisen Friday

"SportsCenter has been the centerpiece of ESPN since its launch."

MS NOW Adding Brian Bennett As National Security Director

Bennett joins MS NOW after most recently serving as senior White House correspondent for Time magazine.

Ryan Leaf Named Lead Analyst for Pac-12 Football Inaugural Season on USA Network

"USA Sports has made a big investment in myself and in the Pac-12 and wants to be the authentic home for the conference with the biggest games week-in and week-out."

Video Podcast Time Virtually Mirrors Audio-Only Podcasts, New Edison Research Data Shows

"Both types of consumption are virtually the same. There’s a lot of it. There’s a lot of people who listen to audio only. And there’s a lot of people who watch actively.”

Features

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Approaching The Summit: Mitch Rosen, 104.3 The Score

"I think as an industry we have to continue to alert consumers, commercial partners, sports partners, and everyone who consumes sports media about the power of sports audio."

Approaching The Summit: Justin Johnson, 98Rock

"The second you think you've got radio figured out, everything changes, and you know nothing."

Why Scott MacFarlane Chose MeidasTouch After Leaving CBS News

"This is a pivotal moment. Democratic norms are coming unspooled, and if people don't get after that, they're going to keep unspooling."

How iMAR Entertainment Turns Unsold Advertising Into Unforgettable Experiences

"The conversation becomes even simpler if you simply have unsold inventory on the books that's already going unsold. Might as well turn that into serious revenue."

Approaching The Summit: Mike McVay, McVay Media

Approaching The Summit is a series of special interviews...

Stephen A. Smith Added to Star-Studded News Media Lineup at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"Today, the full schedule for the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit presented by Point to Point Marketing has been released."

ESPN Launching ‘This Was SportsCenter’ Interview Series Hosted by Rich Eisen Friday

"SportsCenter has been the centerpiece of ESPN since its launch."

MS NOW Adding Brian Bennett As National Security Director

Bennett joins MS NOW after most recently serving as senior White House correspondent for Time magazine.

Columns

‘Inside the NBA’ Lost Some Spark Through No Fault of It’s Own on ESPN

"The biggest lesson from Inside the NBA's first season on ESPN isn't that the show suddenly became less talented, less entertaining, or less insightful. It's that audiences can't engage with a show they rarely see."

Should Radio Go Commercial-Free on the 4th of July Weekend?

"Commercial-free beach afternoons would sound awesome."

Toy Story 5 and Taylor Swift Give Country Radio a Culture Moment

"The audio is completely secondary to the sheer magnitude of the event."

Three Years After Chuck Todd, Kristen Welker Has Meet the Press Winning Again

She's done an excellent job of evolving the program while remaining true to its roots. And that evolution continues to pay off.

How ‘NFL Live’ Stood Out on ESPN Owning a Day NFL Fans Will Never Forget

"June 1, 2026, rivaled any day on the NFL calendar. NFL Live stood unrivaled in its coverage."
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Sports

ESPN Launching ‘This Was SportsCenter’ Interview Series Hosted by Rich Eisen Friday

"SportsCenter has been the centerpiece of ESPN since its launch."

Ryan Leaf Named Lead Analyst for Pac-12 Football Inaugural Season on USA Network

"USA Sports has made a big investment in myself and in the Pac-12 and wants to be the authentic home for the conference with the biggest games week-in and week-out."

CBS Sports Adds Kyle Long To ‘The NFL Today’ Program

"Kyle brings an infectious energy, relentless passion and deep knowledge of the game and is not shy about sharing his opinions."

Barstool Sports’ ‘Spittin’ Chiclets’ Awarded Spotify Bronze Creator Milestone Award

"The Bronze award acknowledges podcasts that have surpassed 100 million all-time streams on Spotify — or 50 million in emerging markets."

ESPN’s Burke Magnus: NFL Network Will Not “Investigate” the League, While ESPN Will Not Change Approach

"We're going to cover and report the NFL, it's called the NFL Network. But we're not going to investigate the NFL. We'll leave that to what we do on the ESPN platform."

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Reportedly Declines Congress Request for Testimony Over League Broadcast Deals

"The NFL currently has television contracts with ESPN/ABC, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, Prime Video and Netflix to air its games."

Marcello Hernández Tabbed To Host 2026 ESPY Awards

"It is an honor, and frankly feels crazy to be hosting the ESPYS this year in New York. I’m sure the energy is going to be great."

NFL Advertising Revenue Reportedly Climbs 7% for 2025 Season

"Regular-season TV revenue grew 6% to $4.2 billion. Postseason growth was even steeper, as the NFL’s 13-game January/February slate generated $1.62 billion in total sales, an 8.5% gain that works out to an additional $127 million."

Sports Talk Format Shows Strength in Streaming Audio for Younger Demos During First Quarter

"Sports talk radio, notably, leads all formats in AM/FM streaming share among P18-34 listeners — topping every other format in that demo."

John Kincade Announces Upcoming Departure From 97.5 The Fanatic

"I’m not retiring, and I’m excited to eventually explore what comes next professionally. Philadelphia has meant so much to me, and I can’t thank the fans enough for their support, especially during my health journey."

Craig Carton: NFL Insiders Failed To Credit Dianna Russini for Getting AJ Brown Story Correct

"We can mock how she got the story. We know what her source was, but at the end of the day she got it. She lost her job over it, but it's her story."

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport Announces New Contract With ESPN

"This week, I signed my new deal with ESPN, one that was agreed to a few weeks ago, to appear across platforms -- a true full circle moment. Surreal is the word I would use now that it is officially official."

News

MS NOW Adding Brian Bennett As National Security Director

Bennett joins MS NOW after most recently serving as senior White House correspondent for Time magazine.

Fox News Leads Cable News Counterparts in May Ratings

The Five remained the top-rated show in all of cable news.

AM 1450 KMMS Host Aaron Flint Wins Montana Representative Primary

Flint is looking to become the youngest Representative elected by Montana since 2000.

World News Tonight, NBC Nightly News See Ratings Upticks During May’s Final Week

ABC News' World News Tonight has continually dominated the evening network newscast space. That didn't change at the conclusion of May.

Scott Pelley After 60 Minutes Firing: ‘Incompetence, Unprofessionalism’ Rife with New Management

"The leadership of 60 Minutes is no longer recognizable. The principles I hold dear are gone, and so I must leave as well."

CBS News Fires Scott Pelley After Outburst at New 60 Minutes Executive Producer

Longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley lashed out at...

Clay Travis: Political Newcomers Don’t Understand How Important Our Radio Show Is

"I think that's true for a lot of people that maybe are non-traditional in the political universe. I understand it, because it's challenging."

Fox News Leads Competitors on YouTube in May

The network has earned the top spot in YouTube views in each of the first five months of 2026.

Former CBS News Staffers Pen Letter to Paramount Skydance Urging Editorial Independence

"What is at stake is not just the future of the most important and enduring television journalism program in this country, but the future of free and independent press in America.”

The Erick Erickson Show Adds Affiliates in Texas, South Carolina, Arkansas, and Nevada

The moves put The Erick Erickson Show beyond 80 nationwide affiliates.

Newsmax ‘National Report’ Anchor Shaun Kraisman Exits

"I’m deeply grateful for the opportunities, the experiences, and the people I’ve had the privilege to work alongside during an unforgettable chapter of my career."

Scott Pelley, New 60 Minutes EP Nick Bilton Clash Over Bari Weiss’ Vision

"She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill it -- and she's doing exactly that."

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Music

Jesse Garcia Named Program Director of K105 in Fort Wayne

"He knows the format, he knows our company, and he knows how to connect with listeners."

iHeartRadio Music Festival 2026 Lineup Is Here — And It’s Format-Spanning

"The lineup spans CHR, country, hip-hop, rock, and dance"

Mark Anderson Exits Audacy Pittsburgh After 15-Year Run

"Looking forward to what comes next."

Dylan Salisbury Out at Portland’s 98.7 The Bull and LIVE 95.5

""I don't know what's next. I don't know if I'll ever work in radio again."

Connoisseur Media Bets on Local Talent with Blair Garner Hire

"He grew up in the area, he's a true pro, and a perfect fit for us."

Entravision relaunches KDLD as Reyna 103.1, targeting Latina listeners in Los Angeles

"The bilingual approach echoes similar experiments in other markets"

Mike Arlo, Hampton Roads Radio Legend, Dies at 77

"His impact on our industry, our wonderful listeners, and our community is immeasurable."

Q Prime Adds Jessica Shalvoy and Sophie Schweik to Los Angeles Promo Team

"Q Prime is clearly investing in promotional depth on the West Coast."

Grace Watson Earns VP Title at Black River Entertainment

"She is a great leader who has the best relationships with our revenue partners, artist managers, and The Orchard"

Cowboy 93 Launches in Stephenville as Red Dirt Country Takes Over

"Lonestar's approach is a bet on hyper-local personality radio in a shrinking small-market landscape."

Ryan Maddox Departs iHeartMedia National Programming Team After Two Decades

"I first stepped into a studio and caught the broadcasting bug when I was just 16 years old."

UMG Rejects Ackman’s $64 Billion Takeover Bid

"We remain committed to leading the industry by attracting the world's top talent"
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Business

Video Podcast Time Virtually Mirrors Audio-Only Podcasts, New Edison Research Data Shows

"Both types of consumption are virtually the same. There’s a lot of it. There’s a lot of people who listen to audio only. And there’s a lot of people who watch actively.”

Former X Head Of Content Brett Weitz Named CEO of All-Sports Social Media Platform BZZR

"I've spent my career at the intersection of sports, culture, and content, and couldn't be more excited about the opportunity to help grow this platform into an All Sports/No Noise destination."

2026 Radio Mercury Awards Spotlights Audio Advertising’s Most Creative Campaigns

"Great radio creative begins with great writing."

Doug Hamand Retires After 48 Years In Radio Programming

"Radio has given me more than I ever could have imagined"

14% of Weekly Listeners Use Netflix For Podcast Viewing

The data comes after Netflix recently struck a nine-digit deal with Jay Shetty's On Purpose podcast.

SiriusXM Expanding Video Podcast Distribution With Tubi

"Bringing our content to Tubi is another step in helping creators grow their audiences and businesses as video podcast viewing continues to expand."

Former Paramount Executive Kevin Kay Named Chief Content Officer of Scott Coker’s New MMA Promotion

"We have assembled a team of premium sports leaders who share our values and respect for combat sports."

Hubbard Radio Announces Rebrand Of ‘Media That Connects’

"We are not radio, podcast or digital first. At Hubbard we are listener and customer first regardless of how they engage with our content or which medium or platform best meets the needs of our clients."

Worldwide News Network Launches With Radio.Cloud Technology Expansion to North America

"It has been super customized for our operation and will allow us to provide a level of service to affiliates that no other network has ever been able to provide. Our new staff was able to master NewsCloud very quickly.”

2026 Midterm Political Advertising Outpacing 2022 By 47% as California Governor Race Balloons

Tom Steyer has spent the considerable bulk of the political advertising.

DirecTV Pulls Scripps Stations Off Air In Retransmission Dispute

"Affected cities include Baltimore, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Nashville, Phoenix, Tampa, and West Palm Beach, among others."

What a Real Nielsen Radio Diary Participant Thinks About the Process

He balked at the idea of carrying the diary around along with a pen to write down entries.

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