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Where CNN Fits in David Ellison’s Newly Merged Skydance Empire

Skydance could've treated CNN as a cable asset to trim, spin or sell. Instead, it put the network next to its crown jewels.

Why The Barstool Sports and Big Noon Kickoff Experiment Was Worth The Risk

"The partnership itself shouldn't be viewed as a failure. It was different. It generated attention, created conversation, reached audiences in ways traditional television has struggled to reach them and, for a time, it worked."

Why Dylan Salisbury Never Had a Plan B For His Radio Career

"Keep at it, because radio needs great people."

What Happens to Radio When the Nielsen Ranker Goes Dark?

"Do ratings still matter this fall? Absolutely! But not enough to save anyone."
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Sports

TNT Sports Luis Silberwasser Reportedly Not Part of Combined Sports Group With Skydance Merger

"With the merger, Skydance now will have access touchpoints in nearly every major pro and college sports entity in the U.S., with the notable exception of the NBA."

Thursday Night Football Posts Fourth Straight Viewership Record on Prime Video

"Thursday Night Football on Prime Video is averaging 17.44 million viewers through three games, its best start ever."

David Samson: Dave Portnoy On Big Noon Kickoff “Doomed From The Start”

"It didn't mix well with the other hosts. It didn't mix well with the audience. It didn't set the tone that [Dave] Portnoy wants to set with his shows. Bringing that tone to the pregame show is not at all interesting for those watching."

Compass Media Networks Secures Audio Rights To PAC-12 Conference Championships

"As we celebrate the Pac-12’s next chapter, we are excited to partner with Compass Media Networks and Playfly Sports to deliver high-quality audio broadcasts at a national scale for our championship games in football and men’s and women’s basketball."

Dave Portnoy Reportedly Removed From Big Noon Kickoff On FOX Sports

"Ohio State and Ryan Day bitched and moaned to the Big 10 and threatened Fox till they had no choice. Juice wasnt worth the squeeze amd frankly I dont blame them."

Chris Carlin: Tony Romo “Insulted The Audience” His Last Few Years With CBS Sports

"I'm just going to call spade a spade here. Tony Romo mailed it in after that, mailed it in in every way. It was clear on so many of those broadcasts that he was not prepared for them."

John Schriffen’s Status Reportedly Unknown Regarding Immediate Future With Chicago White Sox

"We understand that it's the time of year when these questions come up, but we are focused solely on the postseason."

Tony Romo and CBS Sports Mutually Part Ways

"I am grateful for my time with CBS Sports and for the continued support of my family and friends, as well as the NFL community and fans."

News

The Hill Adds Decision Desk HQ to Insider Membership Ahead of 2026 Midterms

"We hope they’ll enjoy exploring the data and channeling their inner political nerd along the way."

Newsmax Inks Rob Schmitt to Multi-Year Contract Extension

"We are most looking forward to continuing to bring his real and honest take on national news to our audience over the next several years.”

Mark Thompson Strikes Deal to Remain at CNN Under New Title

"I have real confidence that they both understand and will fully support the principle and practice of the kind of independent news that CNN has always stood for."

Fox News Adding Karoline Leavitt Ahead of Midterm Elections

Leavitt brings recent White House experience and a close relationship with Trump to Fox News' political coverage.

KBLU 560 Returns to Yuma, Russ Clark Hosting Mornings

"This is a comeback story. An American comeback story. A Yuma comeback story."

Fox News Edges MS NOW for Most YouTube Views in Q3

The relatively narrow gap between Fox News and MS NOW highlights the competition for digital attention

All Things Considered Host Mary Louise Kelly Stepping Down

"NPR remains a place where I can do the kind of work I came to journalism to do. Now, on to the next adventure.”

CNN CEO Mark Thompson Interested in Staying ‘If the Circumstances Are Right’

"I’m very committed to CNN and would like nothing better to lead it into this new chapter..."
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Music

Jose “Super” Martinez Named New General Manager Of Miami’s Bless 88.3

"For me, this represents a new chapter in my professional life, and I embrace it with great gratitude."

A Reminder to Network: Build Connections That Last a Lifetime

"Look for the people who make you better. Look for the ones who tell you the truth and show up when it counts."

Connoisseur Media Sells 94.3 WQCM to Family Life Ministries

"We already have three other strong stations serving the market, so we were open to discussions.”

Bull Classics Comes to Seattle as Hubbard Launches Classic Country Brand

"Without Reba, Dolly, Garth or Alan, there’d be no Ella, Stella, Luke, Zach or Kasey. Now you have a choice for classics.”

Country Radio Broadcasters Will Honor Dolly Parton With 2027 Artist Humanitarian Award At CRS

"The word 'humanitarian' is nearly synonymous with Dolly Parton."

How Small-Market Hustle Powered Audacy’s Binky Lee to Four Shows

"Knowing more than how to just crack a mic and hit a post will always work out in your favor."

Scott Spezzano to Exit Mornings on 98.9 The Buzz

"What's next? I have no idea. Not completely yet. Probably for the first time in my adult life, I'm actually ok saying that."

Matt Siegel Opens Up About His Kiss 108 Firing: I Had ‘a Personality Flaw’

"Believe me, if I could have that to do over? Oh my God!"

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Business

ESPN, Fox, CBS and NBC Media Rights Deals Can’t Keep College Athletics Profitable

94% of the 352 DI schools lost money on athletics, with a median gap (half above and half below) of $20.8 million. All DII schools lost money on athletics. Read those results, and you may believe the U.S. radio industry isn't in such bad shape.

NBCUniversal Reportedly Cutting Several Hundred Global Streaming Tech Staffers

"As NBCUniversal and Sky continue to invest in our streaming products and technology, we are proposing changes to our Global Streaming Technology organization, which will impact some roles."

David Ellison Announces Skydance as Name for Merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery

"We will honor what makes Paramount and Warner Bros. special — giving both studios the opportunity to grow, tell more great stories and bring those stories to even broader audiences around the world, powered by the scale and capabilities of Skydance."

New Study Shows Consumers Are Switching Between Audio and Video Podcasts More Often

"There is really not one dominant front door to podcasting anymore."

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