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.

98.5 The Sports Hub Hosts Blast Celtics Broadcasters Over Jaylen Brown Comments

"If you are a Boston Celtic, there is no better person to have on your PR team than Brian Scalabrine because he is effectively a PR wing for this organization."

NPR Taps Member Stations for Six-Part “Voter Voices” Midterm Video Series

Voter Voices grounds our elections reporting on the real-world issues that actually impact people’s everyday lives and brings attention back to the communities too often overlooked in campaign coverage.”

97.5 The Fanatic’s Ricky Bottalico Calls Out Jon Marks, Andrew Salciunas for “Recycling” His Content

"You’re stealing our content, putting it on your show, so it gives you 10, 15, 20 minutes throughout your 4-hour period. This is a farce. This is a joke."

Barstool Sports’ Dan Katz: Pardon My Take Wouldn’t Have Same Success If Launched Today

"The competition wasn't as fierce. I think if we started it today, it would just we wouldn't have the same success because we wouldn't be able to break through as quickly."

Paul Finebaum: Nick Saban Had College GameDay Job Waiting for a Decade

"I was thinking right then, this guy might be walking out. He has just had enough. He would never admit to that now, and nobody would confirm it."

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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."