Sports Radio

Joe DeCamara: Paul George ‘May Value the Podcast More Than Being the Player’

"You can be a successful podcaster, as many are as active players."

SiriusXM Adam Schein: Francesa Had A Replacement Plan For Me

“He called me and said, ‘I want to go over a potential plan that includes you replacing me.’”

ESPN’s Jon “Boog” Sciambi: MLB Made a ‘Major Mistake’

“I think the league probably needs ESPN a little bit more than vice versa"

Dan Le Batard: ESPN is ‘Not Paying Very Much Care to Baseball’

"...as the sport shrunk and regionally, cable networks bought things up, ESPN covered baseball a lot less than they used to – a lot less well, and just with a lot fewer resources."

Kevin Durant: ‘Fans and Media Have as Much Impact’ on State of Basketball Today as Anybody

"It’s kind of taboo to talk about the fans or criticize them."

Sports Columns

‘MLB Tonight’ Not Losing Its ‘Fastball’ During The Offseason

"Kenny and Plesac are the perfect snack for baseball-starved fans."

Breaking Barriers: What ESPN Did That Sports Radio Couldn’t

"I challenge any radio broadcasting company with any media rights partnership to attempt to replicate how Jimmy Pitaro built and positioned ESPN "

Sports Radio’s Mistake From the User Generated Content Boom

“When everything’s a math problem, creativity and quality don’t matter. If creativity and quality don’t matter, then why employ anyone at all?”

Does Anyone Want to Own a Radio Station?

In April of 2012, ESPN began leasing an FM...

PBR Professional Bull Riding the ‘Perfect Remedy’ Following the Super Bowl

"The 2024 season averaged 1.4 million unique U.S. viewers per 2024 telecast, up from 1.1 million in 2022"

Sports Television

ESPN Announces ‘SC+’ Coming Monday To Disney+ Subscribers

"SC+ aims to tell the best stories in sports every day in an unforgettable way,”

Reported Starbucks Brew Between Ian Rapoport, Jordan Schultz: Sports Media Reacts

"As with any confrontation involving media members, the situation quickly sparked reactions on social media."

TNT Sports Averages 2.5 Million Viewers for Lakers-Mavericks

"Entering the second half of the regular season, viewership of TNT Sports national television broadcasts of NBA games had been down by 11%."

Detroit Tigers Games Cut Pre, Post-Game Programs on West Coast Trips

"On certain dates, the usual 30-minute pre-game and post-game coverage may not be aired."

ESPN Signs Laura Rutledge To Multi-Year Extension

“ESPN has given me the support and freedom to build my dream career since I arrived"

News Radio

Dan Bongino Announces Plans for New Media Company, Guest Host for Show After Joining FBI

"It's going to be divorce for me, but we're setting the foundation for something that'll last. We'll have some big announcements coming soon."

Clay Travis: Rachel Maddow Completely Misguided on Why MSNBC Axed Joy Reid

"This is about viewership. Joy Reid is in the business of drawing viewers and nobody watched her show."

Former Talk Radio 102.3 Host Brian Joyce: Cumulus Media Fired Me for Comments About January 6th Rioters

"I don’t see the controversy in what I said, and I don’t see why some people found it offensive."

Dan Bongino: Westwood One Radio Show, Podcast ‘A Lot to Walk Away From’ to Join Donald Trump Administration at FBI

"My wife and I started doing this show. It started in a basement. We never expected it to become this massive..."

Federal Election Commission Rules Ted Cruz Podcast With iHeartMedia Breaks No Laws

A complaint had been lobbied that the audio giant had given nearly $1 million in contributions to the super PAC supporting Cruz.

News Columns

What News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Copy From Dan Bongino As He Exits Westwood One

Bongino isn't a "classically trained" radio host. And yet, he grew to become one of the best in the business. Here's how.

How the Pathway to Radio Stardom Has Changed and How You Can Still Make It to the Top in 2025

Radio needs a next generation. It needs innovators. Why not you?

Throw Out the Radio Rules Already And Start Innovating

What do you have to lose? You're in an industry in what seems like a perpetual tailspin.

It’s Time for News/Talk Radio to Strike While the Iron’s Hot

Every show, every segment, and every piece of imaging can be viewed as an audition for a potential new listener.

Will the Success of ‘The Will Cain Show’ on Fox News Lead Cable News to Consider a YouTube-Like Approach to Shows?

Cain's show presents something different and unique to virtually everything else in cable news. Shouldn't other channels take notice?

News Television

MSNBC Planning to Cut Nearly 100 Jobs in Round of Layoffs

MSNBC has stated that employees who will be let go can reapply for their jobs to remain with the outlet.

Fox News Scores Nearly 2.5 Million Viewers for Debut of Weekend Show Hosted by Lara Trump

The show was the most-watched 9 PM ET Saturday hour since Donald Trump was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania last July.

Rachel Maddow: MSNBC Firing Joy Reid ‘A Bad Mistake’

"It is not my call and I understand that. But that’s what I think."

News Media Reacts to Lester Holt Departing NBC Nightly News

Many news media members took to social media to share their thoughts on the departure. Some ranged from tributes to the longtime anchor, while others questioned the lack of reaction at all.

Joy Reid: ‘I’ve Been Through Every Emotion’ Since Learning of MSNBC Exit

"From anger, rage, disappointment, hurt. Feeling that guil that I let my team lose their jobs."

Music News

Promo Meeting: Closest To The Pinhead And Rethinking Remotes

In the recent CRS NuVooDoo research presentation, the value of local personalities being out in the community and connecting one-on-one with listeners stood out.

Brian Kelly, Audacy VP of Top 40 Brands And Milwaukee Operations Manager Resigns

Kelly had been with the station for just short of 30 years. He joined 103.7 Kiss-FM WXSS in 1995 to lead the station's flip to Top 40.

Market Veteran Trudi Daniels Out At 106.7 WLLZ Detroit

Daniels previously spent 22 years at WRIF as a partner of the “Drew and Mike” morning show.

Kyle Matthews Set To Join Q104 Kansas City

Kyle Matthews, WOW Country 104.3 KAWO Boise Brand Manager, is leaving to join Country Q104 KBEQ Kansas City

Jennifer ‘Hemmy’ Hemmer To Join 947 KTTS Springfield, MO

Hemmy, who was downsized in iHeartMedia firings in August of last year, was previously PD and afternoon host at 100.5 The Wolf Springfield.

Music Columns

What News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Copy From Dan Bongino As He Exits Westwood One

Bongino isn't a "classically trained" radio host. And yet, he grew to become one of the best in the business. Here's how.

How the Pathway to Radio Stardom Has Changed and How You Can Still Make It to the Top in 2025

Radio needs a next generation. It needs innovators. Why not you?

Throw Out the Radio Rules Already And Start Innovating

What do you have to lose? You're in an industry in what seems like a perpetual tailspin.

It’s Time for News/Talk Radio to Strike While the Iron’s Hot

Every show, every segment, and every piece of imaging can be viewed as an audition for a potential new listener.

Will the Success of ‘The Will Cain Show’ on Fox News Lead Cable News to Consider a YouTube-Like Approach to Shows?

Cain's show presents something different and unique to virtually everything else in cable news. Shouldn't other channels take notice?

Podcasting

Gavin Newsom to Launch New Podcast with iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia has announced a new podcast hosted by Gov....

Charlamagne The God and iHeartMedia Announce 2025 Black Effect Podcast Festival

Hosted by Mandii B and WeezyWTF, hosts of The Black Effect Podcast Network’s “Decisions, Decisions.”

CNN Launches Chance Encounters Podcast Hosted by Francesca Street

CNN, under the direction of CEO Mark Thompson, has made digital media efforts a priority, including the podcasting space.

The Volume Adds ‘New Rory & Mal’ Podcast in First Entertainment Show on Colin Cowherd-Founded Network

“The Volume has built a community of creators and personalities that align with the New Rory & Mal brand."

Audacy EVP of Podcasts Jenna Weiss-Berman Departs to Join Amy Poehler-Led Company

Weiss-Berman is the latest executive to depart Audacy since the company emerged from its pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

Sports Radio

Joe DeCamara: Paul George ‘May Value the Podcast More Than Being the Player’

"You can be a successful podcaster, as many are as active players."

SiriusXM Adam Schein: Francesa Had A Replacement Plan For Me

“He called me and said, ‘I want to go over a potential plan that includes you replacing me.’”

ESPN’s Jon “Boog” Sciambi: MLB Made a ‘Major Mistake’

“I think the league probably needs ESPN a little bit more than vice versa"

Dan Le Batard: ESPN is ‘Not Paying Very Much Care to Baseball’

"...as the sport shrunk and regionally, cable networks bought things up, ESPN covered baseball a lot less than they used to – a lot less well, and just with a lot fewer resources."

Kevin Durant: ‘Fans and Media Have as Much Impact’ on State of Basketball Today as Anybody

"It’s kind of taboo to talk about the fans or criticize them."

Sports Columns

‘MLB Tonight’ Not Losing Its ‘Fastball’ During The Offseason

"Kenny and Plesac are the perfect snack for baseball-starved fans."

Breaking Barriers: What ESPN Did That Sports Radio Couldn’t

"I challenge any radio broadcasting company with any media rights partnership to attempt to replicate how Jimmy Pitaro built and positioned ESPN "

Sports Radio’s Mistake From the User Generated Content Boom

“When everything’s a math problem, creativity and quality don’t matter. If creativity and quality don’t matter, then why employ anyone at all?”

Does Anyone Want to Own a Radio Station?

In April of 2012, ESPN began leasing an FM...

PBR Professional Bull Riding the ‘Perfect Remedy’ Following the Super Bowl

"The 2024 season averaged 1.4 million unique U.S. viewers per 2024 telecast, up from 1.1 million in 2022"

Sports Television

ESPN Announces ‘SC+’ Coming Monday To Disney+ Subscribers

"SC+ aims to tell the best stories in sports every day in an unforgettable way,”

Reported Starbucks Brew Between Ian Rapoport, Jordan Schultz: Sports Media Reacts

"As with any confrontation involving media members, the situation quickly sparked reactions on social media."

TNT Sports Averages 2.5 Million Viewers for Lakers-Mavericks

"Entering the second half of the regular season, viewership of TNT Sports national television broadcasts of NBA games had been down by 11%."

Detroit Tigers Games Cut Pre, Post-Game Programs on West Coast Trips

"On certain dates, the usual 30-minute pre-game and post-game coverage may not be aired."

ESPN Signs Laura Rutledge To Multi-Year Extension

“ESPN has given me the support and freedom to build my dream career since I arrived"

News Radio

Dan Bongino Announces Plans for New Media Company, Guest Host for Show After Joining FBI

"It's going to be divorce for me, but we're setting the foundation for something that'll last. We'll have some big announcements coming soon."

Clay Travis: Rachel Maddow Completely Misguided on Why MSNBC Axed Joy Reid

"This is about viewership. Joy Reid is in the business of drawing viewers and nobody watched her show."

Former Talk Radio 102.3 Host Brian Joyce: Cumulus Media Fired Me for Comments About January 6th Rioters

"I don’t see the controversy in what I said, and I don’t see why some people found it offensive."

Dan Bongino: Westwood One Radio Show, Podcast ‘A Lot to Walk Away From’ to Join Donald Trump Administration at FBI

"My wife and I started doing this show. It started in a basement. We never expected it to become this massive..."

Federal Election Commission Rules Ted Cruz Podcast With iHeartMedia Breaks No Laws

A complaint had been lobbied that the audio giant had given nearly $1 million in contributions to the super PAC supporting Cruz.

News Columns

What News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Copy From Dan Bongino As He Exits Westwood One

Bongino isn't a "classically trained" radio host. And yet, he grew to become one of the best in the business. Here's how.

How the Pathway to Radio Stardom Has Changed and How You Can Still Make It to the Top in 2025

Radio needs a next generation. It needs innovators. Why not you?

Throw Out the Radio Rules Already And Start Innovating

What do you have to lose? You're in an industry in what seems like a perpetual tailspin.

It’s Time for News/Talk Radio to Strike While the Iron’s Hot

Every show, every segment, and every piece of imaging can be viewed as an audition for a potential new listener.

Will the Success of ‘The Will Cain Show’ on Fox News Lead Cable News to Consider a YouTube-Like Approach to Shows?

Cain's show presents something different and unique to virtually everything else in cable news. Shouldn't other channels take notice?

News Television

MSNBC Planning to Cut Nearly 100 Jobs in Round of Layoffs

MSNBC has stated that employees who will be let go can reapply for their jobs to remain with the outlet.

Fox News Scores Nearly 2.5 Million Viewers for Debut of Weekend Show Hosted by Lara Trump

The show was the most-watched 9 PM ET Saturday hour since Donald Trump was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania last July.

Rachel Maddow: MSNBC Firing Joy Reid ‘A Bad Mistake’

"It is not my call and I understand that. But that’s what I think."

News Media Reacts to Lester Holt Departing NBC Nightly News

Many news media members took to social media to share their thoughts on the departure. Some ranged from tributes to the longtime anchor, while others questioned the lack of reaction at all.

Joy Reid: ‘I’ve Been Through Every Emotion’ Since Learning of MSNBC Exit

"From anger, rage, disappointment, hurt. Feeling that guil that I let my team lose their jobs."

Music News

Promo Meeting: Closest To The Pinhead And Rethinking Remotes

In the recent CRS NuVooDoo research presentation, the value of local personalities being out in the community and connecting one-on-one with listeners stood out.

Brian Kelly, Audacy VP of Top 40 Brands And Milwaukee Operations Manager Resigns

Kelly had been with the station for just short of 30 years. He joined 103.7 Kiss-FM WXSS in 1995 to lead the station's flip to Top 40.

Market Veteran Trudi Daniels Out At 106.7 WLLZ Detroit

Daniels previously spent 22 years at WRIF as a partner of the “Drew and Mike” morning show.

Kyle Matthews Set To Join Q104 Kansas City

Kyle Matthews, WOW Country 104.3 KAWO Boise Brand Manager, is leaving to join Country Q104 KBEQ Kansas City

Jennifer ‘Hemmy’ Hemmer To Join 947 KTTS Springfield, MO

Hemmy, who was downsized in iHeartMedia firings in August of last year, was previously PD and afternoon host at 100.5 The Wolf Springfield.

Music Columns

What News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Copy From Dan Bongino As He Exits Westwood One

Bongino isn't a "classically trained" radio host. And yet, he grew to become one of the best in the business. Here's how.

How the Pathway to Radio Stardom Has Changed and How You Can Still Make It to the Top in 2025

Radio needs a next generation. It needs innovators. Why not you?

Throw Out the Radio Rules Already And Start Innovating

What do you have to lose? You're in an industry in what seems like a perpetual tailspin.

It’s Time for News/Talk Radio to Strike While the Iron’s Hot

Every show, every segment, and every piece of imaging can be viewed as an audition for a potential new listener.

Will the Success of ‘The Will Cain Show’ on Fox News Lead Cable News to Consider a YouTube-Like Approach to Shows?

Cain's show presents something different and unique to virtually everything else in cable news. Shouldn't other channels take notice?

Podcasting

Gavin Newsom to Launch New Podcast with iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia has announced a new podcast hosted by Gov....

Charlamagne The God and iHeartMedia Announce 2025 Black Effect Podcast Festival

Hosted by Mandii B and WeezyWTF, hosts of The Black Effect Podcast Network’s “Decisions, Decisions.”

CNN Launches Chance Encounters Podcast Hosted by Francesca Street

CNN, under the direction of CEO Mark Thompson, has made digital media efforts a priority, including the podcasting space.

The Volume Adds ‘New Rory & Mal’ Podcast in First Entertainment Show on Colin Cowherd-Founded Network

“The Volume has built a community of creators and personalities that align with the New Rory & Mal brand."

Audacy EVP of Podcasts Jenna Weiss-Berman Departs to Join Amy Poehler-Led Company

Weiss-Berman is the latest executive to depart Audacy since the company emerged from its pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

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Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Matchup on ESPN is Most-Watched WNBA Game Since Memorial Day 2001

The Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky have been embedded within the conversation surrounding the WNBA this season as both teams aim to contend for a league championship. The Fever selected Iowa guard and NCAA Basketball all-time scoring leader Caitlin Clark with the first-overall selection in the WNBA Draft, while the Sky chose LSU forward and former national champion Angel Reese seventh. Clark and Reese faced one another for the third time in the WNBA on Sunday, drawing an average of 2.3 million viewers on ESPN. It was the second consecutive week in which a matchup between these two rookies surpassed 2 million viewers and represents the most-watched WNBA game since Memorial Day 2001.

Before the WNBA season began, the league had not surpassed an average of 1 million viewers for a game in 16 years. Amid the 2024 regular season as it stands, the league has shattered that outcome nine times with more than half of the schedule to go. Eight of those nine games have had Clark and the Fever, which includes the team’s Friday night game against the Atlanta Dream. That matchup averaged 1.18 million viewers on ION, the largest WNBA audience the network has ever attained as it continues the second season of its three-year media rights deal.

Reese, along with Sky rookie Kamilla Cardoso, received media exemptions following a change in the WNBA media season access policy. This means that they will be exempt from media availability following morning shootarounds; however, they will still be available in pregame and postgame windows throughout the season. It is unknown if this change will extend to other teams around the league as the season continues, but the rule states that two members of the team can be exempt from speaking with media after morning shootaround. Sky players had previously demonstrated frustration by questions pertaining to the flagrant 1 foul committed by Sky guard Chennedy Carter on Clark in early June.

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The NBA is reportedly negotiating media rights deals including the WNBA and is expected to leave a slate of games available for a separate deal later. NBA media rights are expected to be granted to The Walt Disney Company (ESPN/ABC), NBCUniversal and Amazon’s Prime Video following the conclusion of next season, although no resolutions have officially been announced. Reports have indicated that the NBA expected to net $76 billion over the term of the new deals, which would nearly triple the fiscal value of its existing rights. Moreover, the WNBA could quadruple the money it receives from media rights to $240 million per year, according to a recent report from Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports.

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