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NFL, Networks Reportedly Far Off In Rights Fees Expectations

"Some estimates suggest the league could seek a doubling of its current deals. By comparison, media companies appear far more cautious, with expectations reportedly landing closer to a 25% increase."

ESPN Announces Extensive NFL Draft Coverage on Record Nine Different Platforms

"In total, fans will have access to 14 hours of coverage spanning all 257 selections. The opening night alone will feature five different viewing options."

Netflix’ Bela Bajaria: Strategy for Live Sports Still Evolving

"To actually do something live and say, ‘This is the time we want you to watch something,’ is just a different strategy."

FOX Sports CEO Eric Shanks Believes Network Was “Born” To Broadcast NFL Ahead of League Rights Discussions

"We’ve grown into this saying that ‘FOX is football,’ right? Whether it’s college, spring, NFL; the NFL has just become a huge part of our DNA."

Roku Setting Records With 100 Million Streaming Households

"Surpassing 100 million streaming households is a defining moment, not just for Roku, but for the future of television."

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Kirk Herbstreit: ESPN “Guilty” of Lack of College Football Coverage on Daily Studio Shows

"It's NFL or LeBron James or the Yankees or the Dodgers. They're playing the hits. They're not breaking down what's going on in Nebraska unless there's turmoil."

Gregg Giannotti: Replacing Damon Amendolara With Steve Torre a “Weird” Choice for Mad Dog Sports Radio

"You're telling me you're going to be the program director and the morning guy? What is this? Omaha?"

David Pollack Partners With On3 For Distribution Of See Ball Get Ball

"When you look at the audience On3 has built, the momentum behind the brand and how committed they are to college football, uniting with On3 was a no-brainer. I’m excited about what we can build together."

Political Advertising on Radio Jumps 22% as 2026 Midterms Approach

Political advertising on radio has jumped 22% in the...