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Country Radio Seminar 2025 To Bring Back Digital Music Summit

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Country Radio Seminar 2025 To Bring Back Digital Music Summit

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The Country Radio Seminar (CRS) has officially announced the return of the Digital Music Summit for CRS 2025. This year, the event will feature an expanded lineup, with DMS content distributed across all three days. Attendees can look forward to a variety of panels, networking sessions, and artist spotlights.

Focusing on the intersection of streaming and radio, CRS 2025 will once again host the popular “Cycle of A Song” series. This series will highlight the journey of three distinct tracks, featuring insights from the artists, labels, streaming curators, and radio programmers involved.

Attendees can expect a deep dive into a song’s lifecycle, from its inception to its success on the charts. Last year’s panels included notable artists such as Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, and Bailey Zimmerman.

Also, CRS 2025 has announced the return of the “Y’all Means All: Diversity Breakfast” for its second consecutive year. The event will feature The War and Treaty as panelists, with additional artist announcements expected in the near future.

New for CRS 2025, the agenda features an exciting “Ask Me Anything: Speed Dating with DSPs” breakfast session. This innovative event enables attendees to engage in quick, two-minute discussions with representatives from leading streaming platforms, providing essential insights into data and platform management.

Multiple panels for the Digital Music Summit have been announced for CRS 2025.

“Streaming 101: “Everything You Want To Know will delve into the current state of country music streaming. Digital service provider leaders will share best practices for labels, managers, and marketing teams, focusing on further integrating the streaming and radio communities.

“Teamwork Makes The Dream Work: Capitalizing on the Country Moment in Streaming” will explore the recent growth of country music, including cross-genre collaborations and joint ventures. Panelists will discuss how DSPs manage this surge and what the future holds for the genre as labels and artists work together to sustain momentum.

“Why Can’t We Be Friends? The Label, Radio, and Streaming Relationship” will candidly discuss the current state of collaboration between streaming, radio, and labels.

“Sustaining Momentum: How To Turn Moments Into a Career,” will address how artists can build long-term careers, focusing on digital marketing strategies, DSP tools, and sustaining momentum when promoting singles for extended periods at country radio.

CRS is set to return from Wednesday, February 19, to 21, 2025, at the Omni Hotel Nashville.  More information, including registration here.

FanDuel Set to Replace Bally Sports Brand from Diamond Sports Group Regional Sports Networks

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FanDuel Set to Replace Bally Sports Brand from Diamond Sports Group Regional Sports Networks

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After previous rumors of a potential deal, FanDuel is reportedly set to take over the Bally Sports brand from Diamond Sports Group-owned regional sports networks.

In a filing in bankruptcy court Tuesday, Diamond Sports Group officially confirmed that it had a deal in place for FanDuel to replace Bally Sports as the naming partner of its brands after its deal with the gambling company is set to expire.

“The Debtors will designate FanDuel as its exclusive integration partner in specified sports betting and related online wagering/gaming categories across the RSN Services and will provide substantial and prominent integrations to FanDuel across the RSN Services,” the motion from Diamond stated.

The motion filed by the regional sports network operator asked for the court to confirm the deal by Monday, October 21st, signaling that FanDuel could officially renege on the agreement. It is noted that FanDuel has other options to cease the arrangement, including if the company cannot exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy before the conclusion of April 2025.

While specific terms of the agreement between the daily fantasy company and Diamond Sports Group were not disclosed, the filing did reveal that FanDuel would be able to purchase up to 5% of equity in the organization, while also agreeing to provide content to the regional sports networks.

“Following the initial term, FanDuel will deliver and license to the Debtors certain content from FanDuel TV and the Debtors will have the right and obligation to distribute such content on their services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the FanDuel Term Sheet,” the filing said.

Dave Ramsey: Bret Baier Interview with Kamala Harris on Fox News ‘The One I Wished I Had Gotten’

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Dave Ramsey: Bret Baier Interview with Kamala Harris on Fox News ‘The One I Wished I Had Gotten’

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Earlier this month, nationally syndicated radio host Dave Ramsey featured a sit-down interview with Donald Trump. Bret Baier is about to interview Kamala Harris, and Ramsey joked he might be jealous of the arrangement.

At the time of his interview with Donald Trump, Dave Ramsey revealed he had made pitches to both candidates for an interview, but Trump was the only one who had accepted. He added that he was fine with some listeners being angry that he was interviewing the Republican candidate, saying “It’s something I wanted to do, and I felt like it was something we needed to talk about.”

On Monday, Fox News revealed Bret Baier would host an interview with Kamala Harris that is scheduled to air on Wednesday. During The Ramsey Show, the longtime nationally syndicated host shared that he is looking forward to viewing the conversation.

“You need to go watch Bret Baier tonight. Bret is one of the more level-headed people on Fox. He’s got an interview with Vice President Harris, the one I wished I had gotten,” said Ramsey. “I’m going to be watching it. I’ll recommend that one as well, because Bret’s pretty straight (down the middle).”

Ramsey added that a recent podcast conversation between author and speaker Simon Sinek and President Joe Biden caught his attention, calling the discussion a fantastic interview, one that was better than his interview of Donald Trump.

“I was able to listen to it this morning. It is really good. It’s really good,” Dave Ramsey reiterated. “I did a really good interview with Donald Trump, and if you haven’t seen that, you ought to watch it. But this is better. It’s better. Simon did a better job than I did, to the point that I saw things in Joe Biden that I’ve never seen before.

“I enjoy getting information and perspective on things that I didn’t have. My belief system isn’t challenged because I learned something about someone I disagree with that I actually like. That doesn’t bother me. It doesn’t cause me to melt down.”

Cox Media Group Rasies Nearly $1 Million For ‘Hope After Helene’

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Cox Media Group Rasies Nearly $1 Million For ‘Hope After Helene’

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Cox Media Group (CMG) has taken action to provide crucial assistance in the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton, raising nearly $1 million to support those impacted.

The group has delivered food, water, and essential supplies to affected communities. Additionally, CMG has set up mobile charging stations for phones and other devices to help residents during power outages.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Cox’s Tampa Bay six radio stations successfully raised nearly $950,000 during the “Hope After Helene” event. The funds will support essential relief efforts through Metropolitan Ministries, with contributions also coming from CMG’s stations in Jacksonville, Miami, and Orlando.

Cox Media Group President and CEO Dan York stated, “These efforts by our CMG family highlight the indispensable role of our stations – and our entire broadcasting industry – as we work together to make a powerful and positive impact on the communities we live in and serve. As importantly, none of this would have been possible without the incredible support from our local partners and audiences. The response of our viewers and listeners has been nothing short of remarkable.”

Clay Travis: Company Co-Owned With Buck Sexton ‘Attacked Like Crazy’ After Bill Maher Appearance

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Clay Travis: Company Co-Owned With Buck Sexton ‘Attacked Like Crazy’ After Bill Maher Appearance

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Last week, Buck Sexton appeared on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher. After serving as a panelist, the company he co-owns with Clay Travis has been the subject of a negative campaign, the duo revealed.

During the nationally syndicated Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, Travis shared that constant negative reviews have been commonplace for Crockett Coffee, the company the pair own together.

“After Buck went on Bill Maher, we are getting attacked like crazy,” said Travis. “The left-wingers who got confronted with facts are angry. They’re trying to give us one-star reviews, and you guys are lining up and saying ‘We’re not going to stand for it.'”

Travis then shared that he’s giving autographed copies of his latest book, “American Playbook”, to those who use a special promo code and purchase coffee from the company.

“It’s gratifying to see how well our audience has our back when we get attacked,” Travis stated.

“We are truly under assault from the communists,” Sexton added. “They are trying to spam us. They are trying to undermine us. And they’re trying to shut us down.”

After making the comments, Travis took to social media Wednesday morning to note that things have changed dramatically since making the comments on their Premiere Networks show.

“I would like to publicly thank the left-wingers trying to boycott Crockett Coffee after Buck Sexton’s Bill Maher show appearance. The past two days are the best sales in company history,” he shared. “How can I get more left-wingers to boycott everything I do? You can’t even buy this kind of advertising, it’s pure gold,” he added in another post. “They don’t even come after me anymore. I’m America’s Sweetheart. I need more of their anger.”

Scott Spezzano And Sandy Waters Celebrate 25 Years On The Air In Rochester NY

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Scott Spezzano And Sandy Waters Celebrate 25 Years On The Air In Rochester NY

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Scott Spezzano and Sandy Waters, co-hosts of the 98.9 The Buzz Morning Show, are celebrating a significant milestone in Rochester, NY, radio with their 25th anniversary on air.

In celebration, the station will hold a special invite-only morning show event at the Geva Theatre on Friday (10/18) from 6 to 9 am (ET).

Audacy Rochester Senior Vice President and Market Manager Sue Munn said, “From their days on 98PXY and seamless transition to 98.9 The Buzz, Spezzano and Sandy have been an integral part of the fabric of Rochester radio for 25 years. Their ability to entertain listeners in such a relatable way and to develop relationships with countless clients and charitable organizations is a testament to their commitment to and passion for serving the Rochester community.”

In a joint statement, the duo said, “It seemed like a blink of an eye, but 25 years of being able to wake up and engage our listeners has been so much fun. First on 98PXY and now with the 98.9 The Buzz fam… we’re so blessed.”

The upcoming event will take attendees on a nostalgic journey as Spezzano and Sandy share insights from their 25 years of entertaining listeners with laughter, memorable moments, and special guest appearances.

Mayor Malik Evans will be present to formally recognize October 18 as “Spezzano & Sandy Day” with an official proclamation, adding an element of surprise to the event.

TNT Sports Reaches Multi-Year Partnership Agreement with New Women’s 3-on-3 Basketball League, Unrivaled

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TNT Sports Reaches Multi-Year Partnership Agreement with New Women’s 3-on-3 Basketball League, Unrivaled

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TNT Sports has announced a new multi-year partnership with Unrivaled, the professional women’s 3-on-3 basketball league which will begin in 2025. The partnership will see live game coverage exclusively carried on TNT and truTV and all games will stream on Max.

The league debut is scheduled for Jan. 17 and will have more than 45 primetime regular season matchups aired three nights a week across TNT Sports platforms, with twice-weekly games on TNT as the lead network on Mondays and Fridays and additional broadcasts on truTV on Saturdays.

The league is co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart and is said to feature 30 of the top women’s basketball players across six teams who will play what is described as a “compressed, full court style of play.”

As part of the media rights partnership, TNT Sports has agreed to invest an undisclosed amount in Unrivaled. David Levy, Co-CEO of Horizon Sports & Experiences (HS&E), and John Skipper, spearheaded the media rights negotiations. Both HS&E and Skipper have invested in the league.

“Our TNT Sports portfolio centers on premium live sports and our media and equity partnership with Unrivaled deepens our commitment to further expanding the depth of top tier women’s sports programming we offer our fans and presents an opportunity for us to shape and amplify the continued growth of women’s basketball,” said Luis Silberwasser, Chairman & CEO, TNT Sports in a release.

“TNT Sports has a long and storied history of unparalleled coverage and production in both pro and college basketball, and I have witnessed their commitment to excellence firsthand,” said David Levy. “Together, Unrivaled and TNT Sports are committed to growing the league’s brand and engaging fans with this exciting new three-on-three competition. By embracing a shared fan-first approach, we are dedicated to delivering a best-in-class viewing experience for the league’s inaugural season and beyond.”

FOX Sports Draws Most-Watched LCS Weekday Game Since 2013 for Mets-Dodgers Game 2

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FOX Sports Draws Most-Watched LCS Weekday Game Since 2013 for Mets-Dodgers Game 2

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After Game 1 of the NLCS between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers drew the largest LCS opening game television audience since 2009 with an average of 8.5 million, Game 2 also had some significant numbers. With the game being played in the afternoon, the audience dropped to an average of 5.628 million viewers, however, that makes it the most-watched LCS weekday game since 2013.

On FOX and the FS1 simulcast, the audience was an average of 5.517 million viewers, up 6% from last year’s NLCS Game 2 which drew 5.197 million viewers. The broadcast peaked at 7.349 million viewers from 7:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET.

FOX Sports reports that through the first two games, the NLCS is averaging 6.74 million viewers, which makes it the best start for an LCS on any network since 2015. To date, FOX and FS1 are averaging 4.591 million viewers for the 2024 postseason. That figure is 43% higher than last season through the same time. FOX Sports continues their best MLB postseason since the launch of FS1 in 2014.

Game 3 of the series will take place tonight on FS1 with a scheduled start time of 8:08 p.m. ET. Game 4 will take place on Thursday and the NLCS will play after the ALCS game between the Yankees and Guardians which will start at 5:05 p.m. ET. Game 5 on Friday will be in the 5:08 p.m. ET slot.

SiriusXM Progress to Host Special with Former Senator Doug Jones

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SiriusXM Progress to Host Special with Former Senator Doug Jones

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SiriusXM Progress has announced it will host former Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) for a two-hour pre-election special on Thursday.

From 6-8 PM ET, Jones will host The CloakRoom with Former Senator Doug Jones. He will be joined by Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign manager Julie Chaves Rodriguez to discuss the 2024 election, the campaign’s strategy, and will take calls from Progress listeners about both the White House race and important Senate battles.

“The stakes in this election could not be any higher,” Jones said. “I can’t think of a better way to talk directly with voters nationwide and have real conversations about the issues at the top of their minds as we head into Election Day. As a regular guest on SiriusXM’s Progress channel, I know they have a passionate audience with a lot of important, fresh subjects to discuss, so this should be a lot of fun.”

The program will run in the usual timeslot of The Dean Obeidallah Show. The SiriusXM Progress program hosted by Doug Jones will be re-aired throughout the station’s lineup during the remaining days of the week and also throughout the weekend. It will also be made available on-demand on the SiriusXM app.

Black Eyed Peas Added To iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Lineup

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Black Eyed Peas Added To iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Lineup

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iHeartMedia revealed today that the Black Eyed Peas will be part of the lineup for the 2024 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by the All-New Nissan KICKS at Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday, October 26.

The 2024 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina is hosted by Enrique Santos. The lineup includes iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award recipient Feid, Sebastián Yatra, Chencho Corleone, Wisin, Manuel Turizo, Maria Becerra, and a special performance by Black Eyed Peas.

iHeartMedia will be broadcasting the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina event live across the country through its Spanish Contemporary Hits, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Tejano, and Spanish Oldies radio stations.

The event can also be accessed on the iHeartRadio app. The iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina will be aired on digital stations Beso, El Patron, Salsa Bembe, Rumba, Reggaeton Vieja Escuela, La Preciosa, Tejano Radio, La Mezcla Fuego con Dj Xtreme, Latino Top 20, Tropical Top 20, and Regional Mexican Top 20.

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