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.

New D.C. Sports Outlet The District Standard Promises “All Sports, All Local”

"We are committed to providing comprehensive, credible, and engaging coverage throughout the region with a simple guiding principle. All sports, all local.”

NBC Sports Sees Largest NFL Primetime Audience This Season With Seahawks Victory Chiefs

"The game averaged 26.3 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. That makes it the most-watched Week 7 Sunday Night Football game since 2013."

NFL on CBS Ratings Soar to Most-Watched October Since 2015

"NFL on CBS averaged 19.358 million viewers during the month, its best October in 11 years."

Hollywood 360 Brings Golden Age of Radio to Salem Radio Network

Salem Radio Network is bringing Hollywood 360 to stations nationwide.

Rosecrans Vic Out at Power 106: Letty Peniche Speaks on Backlash

there has been a lot of misrepresentation about my personal part in this, and I’m very, very hurt by the things that have been said on social media.

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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."