Michael Krantz

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Michael Krantz is a daily news writer for Barrett Media. His background includes experience in sports writing, content production, affiliate relations, and digital publishing. Prior to joining Barrett, Michael worked for iHeart Media as a sports producer, where he wrote and produced sports updates for 40+ major markets including New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Dallas. Additionally, as an integral part of the affiliate relations team at Krantz Media Group (KMG), Michael specialized in direct station outreach, pitching independent program directors and major market station groups for clearances of premium syndicated content, including the critically acclaimed "John Lennon: The Final Interview" radio special (30th anniversary commemorative program). He can be reached by email at krantzmk1991@gmail.com.

Monday Night Football Viewership Hits Record Five-Week Start in ESPN Era

"Monday Night Football is averaging 19.3 million viewers through five weeks."

Vanessa Richardson Exits Space City Home Network for Expanded Role at ESPN

"Thank you to everyone I worked with, especially my broadcast partners Craig and Ryan, John and Jim, and the MANY brilliant folks behind the scenes at SCHN."

WNBA Playoff Viewership Soars to All-Time High on ESPN

"ESPN networks averaged 1.4M viewers across eight games through the semifinals, up 23% from last year."

Weezer to Receive Legend of Live Award at 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit

For Weezer, this celebrates over three decades of touring, maintaining a massive cross-generational fan base, and consistently selling out shows since emerging in the 1990s.

Civic Media Expands Into Illinois and Iowa With 13-Station Deal

“We believe radio plays a crucial role in our local communities and we look forward to supporting the teams at Titan Broadcasting, Pritchard Broadcasting Corporation, and Galesburg Broadcasting Company in fulfilling that role.”

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Spotify Expands United Airlines Partnership With Personalized Seatback Streaming

“Bringing personal Spotify accounts to United seatback screens is a major milestone, creating a new way to experience Spotify in flight."

Texas Radio Hall of Fame to Induct 2026 Class of Broadcasters November 7

This year's honorees represent decades of contributions to broadcasting across Texas.

Fat Joe Brings Hip-Hop Heavyweights to NPR Tiny Desk Concert

"The Bronx rapper delivered an energetic performance featuring several longtime collaborators and music from his latest album."

ESPN Digital & Social Reaches Record 236.5 Million Users in September

"ESPN's record digital audience reflects progress toward its broader strategy of reaching sports fans beyond traditional television."