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NBC Sports’ Jon Miller: NBC Wouldn’t Have the NBA and Premier League Without Peacock

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NBC Sports’ Jon Miller: NBC Wouldn’t Have the NBA and Premier League Without Peacock

Jon Miller, President of acquisitions and partnerships for NBC Sports is bullish on using a hybrid approach to retain sports rights. Speaking at NAB during a panel moderated by Puck’s John Ourand, Miller pointed to Peacock as a key piece of the company’s long-term strategy.

He described the platform as a complement to broadcast, not a replacement.

“It’s enabled us to make investments in properties that we wouldn’t have been able to make otherwise,” Miller said. “We would not have been able to acquire NBA [rights] if we didn’t have Peacock as a platform. We would not be able to acquire the exclusive [U.S.] rights to the Premier League.”

Peacock now reaches roughly 44 million homes, but when added with NBC Sports Network carriage on YouTube TV and Xfinity, that figure reaches roughly 65 million homes. A figure Miller said puts it in line with competitors such as ESPN, FOX and TNT Sports. However, he emphasized that its role centers on expanding opportunities rather than shifting core distribution.

Despite the rise of deep-pocketed streaming competitors for sports rights, Miller believes traditional networks still hold meaningful advantages.

“I think the streamers have a different set of priorities and strategic objectives than we do,” Miller said. “They have very deep pockets, but they can’t offer a lot of what broadcast can offer. They can’t offer the marketing and the promotion. Certainly, they can’t offer the production expertise that NBC Sports, CBS, Fox and Disney [ABC/ESPN] can offer to partners.”

Miller also highlighted decades of investment by NBCUniversal in infrastructure and technology. Those resources, he said, allow NBC to deliver high-level production quality and broad distribution at scale.

He added that partners continue to value that reach, especially when compared to newer platforms. In Miller’s view, companies like CBS and Disney remain well positioned as the sports rights marketplace evolves.

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NAB Show Panel: ‘The Creator Economy is a People Business’, Can’t Be Replaced by AI

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NAB Show Panel: ‘The Creator Economy is a People Business’, Can’t Be Replaced by AI

The NAB Show in Las Vegas is underway, and one of the many hot-button topics is the use of AI in media.

During Sunday morning’s “State of the Creator Economy”, some of the panelists shared their thoughts on the use of AI.

“Brands are all-in on everything these days,” said Pierre-Loic Assayag, CEO and co-founder of Traackr. “The good, the bad, and the ugly.”

He said the good includes the data that can be compiled and analyzed by AI.

Others on the panel, such as Ankler Media’s Like & Subscribe editor Natalie Jarvey, believe generative AI was once viewed as a threat but is now considered a useful technology tool.

Alesandro Bogliari, however, isn’t convinced AI can replicate what humans do on platforms like YouTube. The co-founder and CEO of The Influencer Marketing Factory believes the advantages are with humans, not AI.

“The creator economy is a people business,” Bogliari said. “It’s a friend I’ve never met. And I follow them because I can see part of myself in them. AI simply cannot replace that.”

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Barack & Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Production Company Leaving Netflix

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Barack & Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Production Company Leaving Netflix

Higher Ground — the production company owned by former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle — is set to leave Netflix later this year.

For the past eight years, Higher Ground has partnered with Netflix for its first-look deal. However, that deal is set to expire later this year. The former President said the company is evolving in the process.

While speaking at History Channel’s HistoryTalks special on Philadelphia, Obama shared that the deal with Netflix is coming to a close.

“We were in partnership with Netflix,” Obama said. “We’re in a process now of transitioning to a more independent [future] where we can work with a bunch of different studios.”

Barack and Michelle Obama launched Higher Ground in 2018. It had an exclusive deal with the streaming platform until 2024. It then transitioned to a first-look arrangement. The company has produced a wide array of programming, including podcasts and documentaries.

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SiriusXM NFL Radio Announces Comprehensive NFL Draft Coverage

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SiriusXM NFL Radio Announces Comprehensive NFL Draft Coverage

SiriusXM will deliver wall-to-wall coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft, giving listeners access to every pick from NFL Draft in Pittsburgh from April 23-25.

The satellite radio company plans to air all seven rounds on SiriusXM NFL Radio, along with additional programming from the host city throughout draft week. Coverage begins Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET with the first round, followed by Rounds 2-3 on Friday and the remaining rounds Saturday afternoon.

Jason Horowitz will anchor the draft broadcast. He will be joined by a group of analysts with both playing and front office experience. That lineup includes Pat Kirwan, Jacob Hester, Danny Kanell, and Bobby Carpenter, each bringing perspective from different levels of the league.

In addition, SiriusXM plans to incorporate interviews with Commissioner Roger Goodell, team executives, coaches, and incoming rookies.

The network will also track every selection across all 32 franchises in real time.

Beyond the primary broadcast, SiriusXM will expand its presence on site with several live shows from Pittsburgh. On Wednesday, Jacob Hester and Dusty Dvoracek will host a special edition of SiriusXM NFL Radio from a community event tied to draft week, featuring conversations with prospects.

Meanwhile, coverage will extend to SiriusXM College Sports Radio on Thursday and Friday nights. Danny Kanell, Dvoracek, and Kris Budden will broadcast live near Acrisure Stadium, offering a fan-centric perspective as early rounds unfold. University of Maryland head coach Mike Locksley is also scheduled to appear Thursday.

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SiriusXM, ABC News Partner for Two New Channels

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SiriusXM, ABC News Partner for Two New Channels

SiriusXM has announced the addition of two new channels to its lineup in conjunction with ABC News.

As part of the expansion, ABC News Live — the network’s 24/7 streaming channel — will be made available on channel 796. It debuted on the lineup this morning.

A radio simulcast of the station will be heard on the channel, featuring the latest news, real-time updates, and analysis from ABC News.

Additionally, SiriusXM is adding 20/20 True Crime on channel 794 in the coming weeks. It will be dedicated to in-depth true crime storytelling from ABC News.

It will feature the narrative podcasts and full episodes of 20/20. The channel will also be home to 20/20: The After Show and episodes from the network’s true crime vault.

The two companies have also partnered to bring ABC News programming to SiriusXM’s P.O.T.U.S. station on channel 124.

This Week with George Stephanopoulos will be heard at 2 PM ET beginning on Sunday, April 26th. Brad Mielke’s Start Here Weekend will air on Saturdays at 9 AM and 6 PM ET.

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HOT 106.5 Host Shawn Knight Upped to Assistant Director of Branding & Programming

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HOT 106.5 Host Shawn Knight Upped to Assistant Director of Branding & Programming

HOT 106.5 has named Shawn Knight as its new Assistant Director of Branding & Programming at the Cox Media Group Jacksonville urban station.

Knight has more than 30 years of experience in the radio business. He has prior experience as an Assistant Program Director at Kiss 107.3 in Tyler, Texas, K92.7 in Columbus, Georgia, and SOUL 106.3 in Chicago.

“I am truly humbled by this opportunity to expand my expertise in programming for Cox Media Group and the city of Jacksonville,” said Knight. “For the past year, I have considered Duval County home, and I am looking forward to further serving my community. Thank you to Rob Babin, Bill Theil, Jimmy Farrell, Jules Riley, and Elroy Smith for entrusting me with this opportunity.

He’ll continue to serve as afternoon drive host on HOT 106.5, as well as middays on Power 106.1.

“This opportunity truly feels tailor-made for Shawn,” said Director of Branding & Programming Elroy Smith. “Watching Shawn Knight’s growth at CMG Jacksonville has been incredible, and this next step is so well deserved. His energy, commitment, and genuine passion for business don’t just stand out; they elevate everyone around him. I’m excited to see the impact he’ll continue to make in this new role.”

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DAZN Extends Global Partnership With Faster Football

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DAZN Extends Global Partnership With Faster Football

Faster Football is staying on DAZN’s global stage. The emerging soccer property renewed its distribution partnership with the streaming giant. The deal keeps the Singapore tournament available live and free-to-air worldwide.

Faster Football, previously Soccer7Series, returns July 24–26 at Our Tampines Hub Stadium in Singapore. The event will feature a 30-hour live broadcast. Organizers plan 95 matches across men’s, women’s, and masters competitions.

Clubs include AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Corinthians, Vasco da Gama, Yokohama F. Marinos, Leicester City, Queens Park Rangers, and Coventry City.

“We are delighted to be announcing the continuation of our partnership with the DAZN. We share a digital-first approach which engages football audiences globally and creates exciting opportunities for brand partners,” said Dom Lane, CEO of Faster Football. “Our strong relationship with DAZN also allows Faster Football to continue building out our broader multi-platform distribution strategy. That includes YouTube and a network of creator-led co-streamers, and also working with other broadcasters across Asia.”

The format leans into speed and action. Matches feature seven-a-side teams and seven-minute halves. Games take place on a full-size pitch. The structure targets digital audiences and short-form consumption.

“Faster Football is a great example of how new, high-energy formats are reshaping the way fans experience sport. DAZN supports innovative competitions and giving them a truly global platform to grow,” said Shay Segev, DAZN Group CEO.

DAZN will stream all three days globally. The platform reaches more than 200 markets and hundreds of millions of viewers. That scale gives Faster Football immediate international exposure.

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CNBC Names Mary Catherine Wellons as Washington Bureau Chief

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CNBC Names Mary Catherine Wellons as Washington Bureau Chief

CNBC has announced the appointment of Mary Catherine (MC) Wellons as the network’s new Washington Bureau Chief and Editorial Director for politics.

Wellons takes on the position following the retirement of Matt Cuddy. Cuddy exited the organization last week after holding the role for nearly 30 years.

MC Wellons is no stranger to the CNBC team. She’s most recently served as the Deputy Bureau Chief in Washington, helping shape the network’s political and policy coverage and its day-to-day operations.

Prior to joining the Washington bureau, she was the first San Francisco Bureau Chief for CNBC. She helped launch that site in 2015 and built the network’s coverage of the tech space in the Bay Area.

She’s also worked at the Los Angeles bureau as a field producer. She also helped build the network’s first-ever social media team.

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Top 15 Podcast Advertisers Spent Nearly $65 Million in March, New Magellan AI Data Shows

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Top 15 Podcast Advertisers Spent Nearly $65 Million in March, New Magellan AI Data Shows

Magellan AI has released its list of the top podcast advertisers during March, and the highest spenders placed millions across a variety of formats.

The top 15 podcast advertisers for the month spent $64.9 million. During the month, 12 of the top 15 spenders increased their spending. Only McDonald’s, FanDuel, and Toyota were inside the top 15 and decreased their spending compared to the prior month.

Quince was the top overall spender. It purchased $6.5 million in podcast advertising during the month. That topped the $5.9 million spent by BetterHelp and the $5.8 million purchased by Amazon.

The sports genre saw the lion’s share of advertising from the top spenders. Of the 15 top podcast advertisers, 12 had sports as their most popular genre. Meta — which spent $5.2 million in March — put most of its advertising in the news format, while Quince and Shopify ($4.9 million) put most of their ads into the comedy genre.

The March spending shows a nearly 7% increase in overall spending from the top 15 podcast advertisers compared to January. In that month, those spending leaders bought just under $61 million in 2026’s first month.

Magellan AI analyzes podcast advertising data from the top 3,000 podcasts in the U.S.

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Tyrese Haliburton Launches Zero Doubt Creative Production Company

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Tyrese Haliburton Launches Zero Doubt Creative Production Company

Tyrese Haliburton isn’t waiting for a return to the court to expand his brand. The Indiana Pacers star is entering the content business.

Haliburton announced the launch of his own production company, Zero Doubt Creative. The venture includes a multiyear partnership with Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse.

Zero Doubt Creative will work with Wheelhouse Sports on original programming and branded content. Some projects will be pitched across the media landscape. Others will live on Haliburton’s YouTube and social channels.

“I’ve always been inspired by the power of content,” said Haliburton to the Hollywood Reporter. “Especially the ability to create ideas, moments and experiences that can connect people through storytelling. As I’ve gotten older and experienced pivotal moments in my life, I wanted to find the right way to tell those stories.”

The first project is already set. It’s an original docuseries titled Time Out. The series will follow Haliburton’s return from a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered in Game 7 of last year’s NBA Finals.

“Launching Zero Doubt is the start. Our goal is simple — tell honest compelling stories and build a platform that will grow with me throughout my career and beyond, all the while, setting up a community with like-minded individuals who lead with authenticity. I’m excited for what’s next,” said Haliburton.

Portal A will produce the series alongside Wheelhouse. A premiere date has not been announced.

“Ty brings the same passion to creating and storytelling that he brings to the court,” said Montgomery. “Wheelhouse looks forward to expanding those ambitions with him, Kristina and the whole Zero Doubt team.”

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