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.

Buzz Knight’s Podcast Interviews Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Collection

"To have them preserved permanently at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, alongside the history of the music itself, is something I don’t take for granted. This one means as much to me as the first donation did."

ESPN Posts Second-Best College Football Viewership Start Since 2011

"The network posted their second-best start since 2011, and College GameDay is on pace for its most-watched season for the third straight year."

2026 Astra Podcast Awards Nominations Revealed

The Hollywood Creative Alliance announced nominees in 16 categories ahead of its November 11th ceremony

Pardon the Interruption Celebrates 25 Years As Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon Trade Barbs and Memories

“I think we lasted this long because it’s always been sort of fun.”

FOX Sports Partners With Gulfstream Park for Live Winter Racing

“FOX Sports is quickly becoming the year-round television home of horse racing"

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David Samson: “Making A Living” In Radio Is For The Top 1% of 1%

"In order to make a living on radio, you're going to need another source of income. It can't just be from terrestrial radio."

The Hill Earns Nearly 1.5 Million Election Day YouTube Views

Individual streams featuring election-night remarks attracted audiences, including 123,000 views for Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, 39,000 for South Carolina congressional candidate Annie Andrews, and 19,000 for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton.

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.