Reggie Miller, a former forward for the Indiana Pacers and member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, is reportedly “poised” to join NBC Sports as a color commentator on its NBA coverage next season. Miller, who has worked for TNT Sports over the last 20 years as part of its presentations of NBA game broadcasts, would be calling games alongside play-by-play announcers Mike Tirico and Noah Eagle. NBC Sports declined comment on the situation surrounding Miller to Barrett Media. Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports was the first to report the news.
Miller would mark another hire for NBC Sports as it builds out its NBA talent roster, which has included signing Jamal Crawford to serve as a color commentator. Sources cited in the report state that Miller and Crawford will be rotating as the top analysts and work with both of the aforementioned play-by-play announcers. Miller has frequently worked with Kevin Harlan at TNT Sports, but the play-by-play announcer is reportedly expected to call games for Amazon’s Prime Video.
NBC will be broadcasting NBA games for the first time since 2002 as part of an 11-year media rights agreement between parent company Comcast and the league. The deal, which is reportedly worth $2.45 billion annually, includes rights to one of two Conference Finals for six years, the NBA All-Star Game and exclusive doubleheaders Monday nights on Peacock. Furthermore, NBC Sports will present at least 50 WNBA games in the regular season and early postseason under the new deal, five of which will be broadcast on the NBC linear broadcast network. NBCUniversal will also broadcast USA Basketball men’s and women’s games leading into the Olympic Games in 2028, 2032 and 2036.
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A few weeks after Diamond Sports Group emerged from bankruptcy as Main Street Sports Group and claimed to have a “significantly deleveraged balance sheet,” inked deals with FanDuel and Amazon and continued to add to its rights portfolio, the company has engaged in a round of layoffs. FanDuel Sports Network is said to be laying off approximately 24 staff members in a transaction that will reportedly affect its digital content operations. It remains unknown how things will change amid the diminished staff, which also reportedly includes production executives, editors and those overseeing content. Daniel Kaplan was the first to report the news of these layoffs at FanDuel Sports Network for Awful Announcing.
“After careful analysis, we’ve made the decision to rebuild our digital and social efforts in a way that better supports our direct-to-consumer growth and helps scale the business,” a spokesperson for Main Street Sports Group said in a statement. “Unfortunately, this shift has led to the difficult decision to part ways with some team members whose roles and skillsets supported our previous strategy.”
These layoffs come surrounding a variety of managerial changes at the media conglomerate as chief executive officer David Preschlack reportedly sought to reduce the production budget by $30 million. Michael Connelly, the senior vice president and executive producer of FanDuel Sports Network, reportedly left the company last month. Former ESPN executive Norby Williamson joined Main Street Sports Group earlier in the month as the president of production and programming.
Main Street Sports Group currently has teams spanning MLB, the NBA and NHL within its portfolio, recently agreeing to new deals with the Kansas City Royals and Cincinnati Reds to further bolster its offerings. The company was previously set to dissolve; however, the course changed during its bankruptcy hearing that ultimately led to it having the ability to exit the proceedings as a soluble entity.
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The first round of holiday PPMs are in and it was a good year for the stations that went all Christmas.
In the December 6 issue of The Pulse, I theorized that it would be a good year for holiday music due to the fatigue that the country was experiencing post-election.
I wrote, “After a highly contested election, if you lived in a battleground state as I do, all you saw were political mudslinging ads and car dealers willing to pay the bump rate. Christmas music is a breath of fresh air—a refreshing alternative.
The theory seems to have held water.
In New York, the December to Holiday jump for WLTW was up a huge 9.7-13.1
Los Angeles saw KOST also in double digits 8.3-12.4
Chicago was a double-digit win for WLIT 9.8-12.5
In Dallas/Ft. Worth KDGE jumped three full shares 7.1-10.1
KOIT in San Franciso jumped four shares from December 7.2-11.6
In Houston, KODA moved 11.1-14.7. In October and November, they were in the mid 7s.
WBEB in Philadelphia doubled from December 7.8-15.7.
I would expect these numbers to hold through the remaining PPM markets, answering the question of whether the all-Christmas music format played out.
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SiriusXM has inked The Fantasy Footballers to an exclusive podcast deal that involves advertising and distribution rights for the audio and video versions of the flagship program and its cadre of other shows to the SiriusXM Podcast Network. Beginning in March, episodes of The Fantasy Footballers Podcast will be airing on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, along with being available for consumers across other major podcast platforms. The group is also going to provide additional content for listeners throughout the fantasy football season, some of which includes daily fantasy tips that will air across channels owned by the satellite radio provider and a weekly live programming segment.
The Fantasy Footballers have celebrated their 10th anniversary throughout the 2024 NFL season and have proliferated to become among the most popular sports podcasts in the world. This show is hosted by Andy Holloway, Jason Moore and Mike Wright, and the program has been nominated or garnered over 40 fantasy football and podcast industry awards. The show also has the largest fantasy football YouTube channel, and it has accrued more than 140 million downloads and views of its content across multiple platforms in the last two years.
“Working together with SiriusXM’s best-in-class team will help us bring even more advice, entertainment and laughs to the mighty FootClan throughout the year,” Wright said in a statement. “We can’t wait to help SiriusXM listeners bring home their next fantasy football championship in 2025 and beyond! And hey, if Conan O’Brien, Alex Cooper or the SmartLess guys need some help with their teams next year, they know who to call.”
SiriusXM Media, the advertising division of the company, has exclusive global advertising sales rights for the audio and video editions of The Fantasy Footballers Podcast, along with The Fantasy Footballers Dynasty Show, The Fantasy Footballers DFS & Betting Podcast and The Spitballers. The programs are joining the SiriusXM Podcast Network portfolio of sports shows, which also includes sports talk and live event programming. Moreover, they are now a part of a lineup of podcasts and media companies represented by SiriusXM Media, some of which include the Unwell Network, SmartLess Media and Team Coco.
“With shows that are as entertaining as they are informative, The Fantasy Footballers have become one of the biggest sports podcasts in the world,” Scott Greenstein, president and chief content officer at SiriusXM, said in a statement. “Not only are we thrilled to have them joining the SiriusXM Podcast Network, but the addition of new exclusive programming from the Fantasy Footballers brand to the SiriusXM platform brings tremendous value for our subscribers.
“We’re incredibly excited to welcome them to SiriusXM and continue to grow their audience. With the addition of the Fantasy Footballers, we now offer their top-ranked sports podcast alongside the leading global podcasters in entertainment, comedy, true crime and more.”
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As the Kansas City Chiefs franchise won the AFC for a third consecutive year, CBS Sports attained a record number of viewers for its broadcast of the conference title match against the Buffalo Bills. The company averaged 57.7 million viewers, which is indicative of the largest audience on record for an AFC Championship Game and achieved a 4% year-over-year increase. Moreover, the game had the largest gap of audience from the NFC Championship Game recorded since 1996, attaining 13.5 million more viewers than the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory over the Washington Commanders. Bob Fescoe, morning show co-host on 96.5 The Fan, recognized the phenomenon surrounding the Chiefs and affirmed that the team’s playoff games are the only ones registering yearly increases.
With quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and head coach Andy Reid trying to secure a Super Bowl championship next Sunday and make history in the process, Fescoe acknowledged the unique nature surrounding games for the team throughout the year. Over the last several weeks, there have been complaints from opposing football fans pertaining to the team, alleging that officials rule in their favor. Nonetheless, he also realized that the team is accruing record numbers in prime time and national viewership windows.
“They are the product that everybody wants to see, and that’s what, I think, some of these folks don’t seemingly understand,” Fescoe said on Wednesday morning’s edition of Fescoe and Dusty. “Like, ‘Oh, the Chiefs keep winning.’ As they keep winning, everybody keeps losing.”
Part of the reason Fescoe believes the league and its media partners experienced some yearly viewership declines had to do with people not being used to watching full football games. Conversely, he explained that people watch the games on NFL RedZone, a channel that does not include commercials and highlights multiple games simultaneously with key action. Moreover, he does not think there were many great teams from the perspective of a football fan in the playoffs this season.
“At the end of the day, it’s all about the Chiefs,” Fescoe said. “They are the bell cow of the NFL, and all they do is bring viewers to the television set, so until that stops, the Chiefs are going to be sitting on top for a very long time.”
Dusty Likins, the co-host of the morning drive program, emphasized that there are three different reasons people watch Chiefs games. Delineating the rationale into hate watching, rivalry watching or love watching, all of it coalesces into stellar viewership for games that features the team. The Chiefs were on prime time television six times this past season, the maximum permitted under an NFL franchise, and was also in standalone windows in the late-afternoon timeslot as well. FOX Sports is preparing to broadcast Super Bowl LIX next Sunday from New Orleans, La. as the Chiefs look to win a third consecutive league championship.
“I think they have expanded their fanbase, but there’s always going to be people who are going to root against this football team,” Fescoe said. “I’m sure the majority of America is probably going to be rooting for Philadelphia in this Super Bowl. It’s not exactly two teams that America loves at this point in time, but I think the hatred for the Chiefs may spill over, and I think there’s probably going to be more people rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles to win this Super Bowl because there’s a lot at stake for Philly as much as there is for Kansas City in this game, and people are just always tired of teams that win.”
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Audacy CEO and President David Field is stepping away from the radio giant, with company board member Kelli Turner being named as his interim replacement.
Field — who has served as the company’s President since 1998 and CEO since 2002, dating back to its days known as Entercom — will shift to a role as a Special Advisor to the CEO and Board after his departure.
“Since I joined Audacy, then Entercom, we have grown from $10 million in revenues with ten niche radio stations into a $1.2 billion, multi-platform audio leader with one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcast groups, one of the largest podcast networks and the unrivaled top position in sports audio,” said Field. “Audacy recently completed a very successful 2024, delivering industry-leading EBITDA growth of more than 70% through the third quarter and significant revenue share gains across our radio and digital businesses.
“With the company in a strong competitive and financial position, now is the optimal time to pass the baton to new leadership. I am deeply proud of our extraordinary team and everything we have accomplished for our listeners, customers, partners, and communities,” Filed continued. “The company is in great hands, and I look forward to seeing the next chapter of Audacy’s success.”
“David has left an indelible mark on the industry, growing Audacy from a few small radio stations into a scaled multi-platform audio content and entertainment powerhouse,” said Audacy Board Chair Michael Del Nin. “He has built a great company with leading positions across the country’s largest markets and an outstanding portfolio of exclusive, premium audio content. Under David’s dedicated leadership, Audacy has been positioned for long-term success, and we look forward to working with Kelli and the entire team as the company begins its next exciting chapter.”
Kelli Turner is a relative newcomer to the Audacy board, joining in September 2024. She has previously served on the boards of advertising and tech firms like DoubleVerify, Downtown Music Holdings, and Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. She has most recently served as the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of private investment firm Sun Capital Partners.
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The final format reveal of Barrett Media’s Top 20 of 2024 presented by Radio.Cloud is here! Today we recognize the Top 20 CHR/Top 40 radio shows of 2024. In addition, we’ve also announced the CHR/Top 40 format’s Top 20 program directors. For all format results, visit the website, follow BM on X, Facebook or LinkedIn or sign up for our newsletters. Be advised, the results are based on 2024’s performances, not on anything that has occurred in January 2025.
We’ve run this Top 20 series successfully for years in the Sports and News/Talk formats. This is our first time though highlighting music radio. It is by far the largest project we’ve ever done. 173 program directors, corporate executives, and format consultants voted. 250+ were invited to participate. Though some brand leaders and company executives didn’t vote or respond, I’m ecstatic with our turnout. I wasn’t sure what to expect when the process began given that I’m a new face to some. However, many knew our brand, and were excited to dive in. It’s been fun connecting with many accomplished radio professionals.
As you review these results, please remember that they represent the collective feedback shared by our industry voters. I do not vote in this process. My role is to assemble the group, collect their votes, and present the information. At the conclusion of the series, Jeff Lynn and I will record a video for the Barrett Media YouTube page sharing our takeaways from the series. Be sure to subscribe to the page so you’re notified of when the video goes live.
Given the size of Music Radio formats, we are presenting the Top 20 shows and programmers from ALL markets. This includes Major Markets, Mid-Markets, and syndicated programs. The best of the best if you will. Some formats are combined due to similarities such as AC/Hot AC, Adult/Classic Hits, and Rock (Active/Modern Rock). There are also a few shows, hosts and/or programmers who appear on lists in multiple formats. This is due to their stations featuring music and programming that crosses over.
Important Information
#1 – Music radio is a massive space, and stations don’t always provide or update information. That makes it hard at times to issue credit to deserving programmers or hosts. We’ve tried to be accurate with the spelling of names, shows, brands, cities, and positions, but we’re human, and mistakes happen. If you see an error, please email Jason@BarrettMedia.com so we can make a correction.
#2 – We’ve asked the voters to supply photos and logos to avoid headaches. Some comply, but most don’t. That’s consistent with voters in our sports and news/talk series too. It forces us to spend a lot of time digging for images to highlight everyone. For that reason, there are no photo changes unless it involves a mistake. Thanks in advance for understanding.
#3 – This series specifically focuses on United States terrestrial music radio shows and programmers. Shows and brand leaders from Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, SiriusXM, YouTube, podcasts and programming outside the United States are not included.
#4 – 71 CHR/Top 40 radio shows received votes from our voters. Executives were asked to rank their Top 10 selections using the following criteria: Quality of Show (ear test), Originality, RatingsSuccess, Ability to Entertain-Inform-Connect Across Multiple Platforms, Clearance (national shows) and Industry Buzz. A 1st place vote equals 20 points, 2nd gets 18, and it goes down by 2 each time until reaching 10th and earning 2 points. Remember, our voters live in different cities, have individual tastes, work for different companies, and value certain factors higher than others. This isn’t a perfect system but it’s one we feel good about using to showcase the industry’s best.
#4 – 27 broadcasting companies are represented in this series. Among them include iHeartMedia, Audacy, Cumulus Media, Townsquare Media, Beasley Media, Hubbard Radio, Bonneville, Meruelo Media, Radio One, Cox Media Group, Alpha Media, Connoisseur Media, Saga Communications, Hearst Communications, Rubber City Radio Group, Cromwell Media, Press Communications, Pamal Broadcasting, Lotus Communications, Shamrock Communications, Midwest Communications, Seven Mountains Media, Summit Media, Buck Owens, Local Media San Diego, Colorado Springs Radio Broadcasters, and Milwaukee Media Group. 18 consulting groups were also involved. We involve people from different groups and cities to make sure balance is provided.
#5 – Though we have a total of 173 voters in this series, the number voting on each format is lower. This is by design. We wanted experts from each format to vote on what they know best, and avoid situations where managers with less format familiarity are impacting the results. 33 programmers, consultants, and executives with experience in the CHR/Top 40 format voted on the category.
I want to thank Dylan Barrett for doing an excellent job with our graphics, and Stephanie Eads for helping with the voting process. I’d also like to thank every single voter who made time to participate. Now without further delay, here are the Top 20 CHR/Top 40 Radio Shows of 2024.
Additional Notes:
Elvis Duran and the Morning Show cruised to a 78 point win in this category. Duran’s program also recorded the most first place votes, 13. The next closest among all shows was MoJo in the Morning with 4.
Spots 21-25 went to JV Morning Show, Bekah, Kim & Jay, St. John, Drew, and Randi West.
We had a tie for 13th between Bru and Jubal, which is why you’ll see images for both. The next closest battle was for 15th place. Johnny’s House nipped Crystal Rosas by 2 points.
Of the 71 shows to receive votes, 12 received at least one 1st place vote.
The final format reveal of Barrett Media’s Top 20 of 2024 presented by Radio.Cloud is here! Today we recognize the Top 20 CHR/Top 40 radio program directors of 2024. In addition, we’ve also announced the CHR/Top 40 format’s Top 20 radio shows. For all format results, visit the website, follow BM on X, Facebook or LinkedIn or sign up for our newsletters. Be advised, the results are based on 2024’s performances, not on anything that has occurred in January 2025.
We’ve run this Top 20 series successfully for years in the Sports and News/Talk formats. This is our first time though highlighting music radio. It is by far the largest project we’ve ever done. 173 program directors, corporate executives, and format consultants voted, and 250+ were invited to be a part of it. Though some brand leaders and company executives didn’t vote or respond, I’m ecstatic with our turnout. I wasn’t sure what to expect when the process began given that I’m a new face to some, but many knew our brand, and were excited to participate. It’s been fun connecting with many accomplished radio professionals.
As you review these results, please remember that they represent the collective feedback shared by our industry voters. I do not vote in this process. My role is to assemble the group, collect their votes, and present the information. At the conclusion of the series, Jeff Lynn and I will record a video for the Barrett Media YouTube page sharing our takeaways from the series. Be sure to subscribe to the page so you’re notified of when the video goes live.
Given the size of Music Radio formats, we are presenting the Top 20 shows and programmers from ALL markets. This includes Major Markets, Mid-Markets, and syndicated programs. The best of the best if you will. Some formats are combined due to similarities such as AC/Hot AC, Adult/Classic Hits, and Rock (Active/Modern Rock). There are also a few shows, hosts and/or programmers who appear on lists in multiple formats. This is due to their stations featuring music and programming that crosses over.
Important Information
#1 – Music radio is a massive space, and stations don’t always provide or update information. That makes it hard at times to issue credit to deserving programmers or hosts. We’ve tried to be accurate with the spelling of names, shows, brands, cities, and positions, but we’re human, and mistakes happen. If you see an error, please email Jason@BarrettMedia.com so we can make a correction.
#2 – We’ve asked the voters to supply photos and logos to avoid headaches. Some comply, but most don’t. That’s consistent with voters in our sports and news/talk series too. It forces us to spend a lot of time digging for images to highlight everyone. For that reason, there are no photo changes unless it involves a mistake. Thanks in advance for understanding.
#3 – This series specifically focuses on United States terrestrial music radio shows and programmers. Shows and brand leaders with Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, SiriusXM, YouTube, podcasts and programming outside the United States are not included.
#4 – 54 CHR/Top 40 program directors received votes from our voters. Executives were asked to rank their Top 10 selections using the following criteria: Quality of Show (ear test), Originality, RatingsSuccess, Ability to Entertain-Inform-Connect Across Multiple Platforms, Clearance (national shows) and Industry Buzz. A 1st place vote equals 20 points, 2nd gets 18, and it goes down by 2 each time until reaching 10th and earning 2 points. Remember, our voters live in different cities, have individual tastes, work for different companies, and value certain factors higher than others. This is not a perfect system but it’s one we feel good about using to showcase the industry’s best.
#4 – 27 broadcasting companies are represented in this series. Among them include iHeartMedia, Audacy, Cumulus Media, Townsquare Media, Beasley Media, Hubbard Radio, Bonneville, Meruelo Media, Radio One, Cox Media Group, Alpha Media, Connoisseur Media, Saga Communications, Hearst Communications, Rubber City Radio Group, Cromwell Media, Press Communications, Pamal Broadcasting, Lotus Communications, Shamrock Communications, Midwest Communications, Seven Mountains Media, Summit Media, Buck Owens, Local Media San Diego, Colorado Springs Radio Broadcasters, and Milwaukee Media Group. Another 18 consulting groups were involved as well. We involve people from different groups and cities to make sure balance is provided.
#5 – Though we have a total of 173 voters in this series, the number voting on each format is lower. This is by design. We wanted experts from each format to vote on what they know best, and avoid situations where managers with less format familiarity are impacting the results. 34 programmers, consultants, and executives with experience in the CHR/Top 40 format voted on the category.
I want to thank Dylan Barrett for doing an excellent job with our graphics, and Stephanie Eads for helping with the voting process. I’d also like to thank every single voter who made time to participate. Now without further delay, here are the Top 20 CHR/Top 40 Radio Program Directors of 2024.
Additional Notes:
Mark Adams finished 20 points ahead of Dylan Sprague to claim the top spot. Adams received the most first place votes among all programmers with 6.
Spots 21-25 went to Rob Kruz, Jonathan Shuford, Trevor Morini, Cara Hahn, and Tommy Chuck.
We had a tie for 15th place between Tim Rainey and Zann Fredlund. That is why there are two images for that ranking. Other close battles included Jeremy Rice over Patti Marshall, Cat Thomas ahead of Molly Cruz, and Rick Vaughn in front of Mike Danger, all by 2 points.
Of the 54 programmers to receive votes, 16 received at least one 1st place vote.
SiriusXM has reportedly eliminated about 100 roles across its company as the audio provider looks to focus on its audio business distributed in cars rather than streaming. The layoffs occur as the company looks to find $200 million in annualized cost savings by the end of this year. The satellite radio provider acknowledged that it is facing “marketplace headwinds” and expects a decline in annual revenue. This elimination of 100 positions in the company represents less than 2% of its workforce. It remains unknown how many of these layoffs affected those working on sports content with the company.
These job cuts follow a reduction of about 3% of the company workforce last year when the company eliminated 160 jobs. SiriusXM chief executive officer Jennifer Witz explained in an email to staffers last year that it was imperative that the company becomes “more efficient, agile and flexible.” These current layoffs take place shortly before the company is set to report its quarterly earnings on Thursday, Jan. 30 with revenue guidance lowered to $75 million.
“We’re nearing the end of a profoundly challenging day — one that has touched all of us deeply and it’s important to take a moment to process today’s events,” Witz said in an internal email. “We parted ways with team members and friends across the Company; this is never easy. In this moment, we must lean on one another for support while focusing on the path ahead.
“Deciding to eliminate roles is incredibly difficult. However, it is a necessary step as we continuously evaluate our structure to ensure our business is set up to succeed in the future. As we move forward on our path to becoming more efficient, nimble, and flexible, the organizational changes implemented today will make us stronger, and better positioned to achieve our long-term objectives and more focused strategy. We are driving ahead with three primary goals in mind: delivering more value to our core subscribers, continuing to expand our ad business, and functioning as an even more efficient, ROI-driven organization.”
SiriusXM is coming off a quarter in which it reported adjusted EBITDA of $693 million, a figure that was down 7% year-over-year and attributed to diminished subscriber revenue. Concurrent with this report, SiriusXM adjusted its full-year revenue guidance to $8.675 billion, but it also stated that it was still aligned to “generate approximately $2.7 billion in adjusted EBITDA and $1 billion in free cash flow in 2024.”
The change in company strategy occurs just over a year after the company unveiled a new brand identity and application accessible to listeners through automobiles and other devices. During a media event, the company divulged that it viewed local sports content as being national and explained that it would “try to put together an audio DNA recommendation” to streamline content for consumers. SiriusXM had also stated that the combination of a low churn rate, core audience and growth opportunity accounted for 84% of total audio spend. SiriusXM continues to invest in its content, recently agreeing to deals with SmartLess Media and Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network.
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David Ruleman, a former Market Manager for Salem Media Group, died over the weekend after a battle with cancer. The company is remembering the executive fondly after his passing.
During his tenure with the organization, Ruleman helped oversee the acquisition of 20 stations in nine markets for Salem Media Group before retiring in 2017. He helped add stations to SiriusXM during his five decades in the business, as well as spending time in San Diego, Washington D.C., and overseeing operations in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Boston.
“When I joined Salem in 2001, David Ruleman was one of the first people I was told to talk to learn more about the company,” said Salem Media Group CEO David Santrella. “He’s been an inspiration to me ever since. Always encouraging, always knew how important our Christian Teaching & Talk formats are. His spirit carried on with our company long after his retirement and we’ll miss him greatly but rejoice in his Homecoming.”
“David Ruleman served as one of the ‘founding fathers’ of Salem Media,” added Edward G. Atsinger, Salem’s Executive Chairman. “His passion and impact for Salem in San Diego led to our decision to put him in Washington DC when we acquired WAVA, our most expensive acquisition at the time.
“He served there for many years and did a tremendous job in one of the most influential cities in the world, our nation’s capital. David’s presence has been and will be missed at Salem, but the legacy of his leadership will last into future generations of Christian leaders.”
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