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NFL on CBS Delivers 27.9 Million Viewers for Bengals-Chiefs, Most-Watched September Game Since 1998

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NFL on CBS Delivers 27.9 Million Viewers for Bengals-Chiefs, Most-Watched September Game Since 1998

The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs have had two very tough battles in their first two weeks of the regular season. They won both games, including this past weekend’s thrilling 26-25 victory over the Cincinatti Bengals. That game became the most-watched NFL on CBS September game since 1998 with 27.9 million people tuning in.

The game was up 8% over the week 2 game for CBS last season. CBS says the numbers make the game the most watched telecast on a single network since Super Bowl LVIII.

Through the first two weeks of the season, CBS is averaging 19.86 million viewers, its best start since the NFL returned to the network in 1998. This represents a 5% increase from the previous season.

Additionally, Paramount+ had its most-streamed NFL on CBS regular season day in its history and the Bengals-Chiefs game is now the services most-streamed NFL regular season game of all time.

Chicago Blackhawks Name Charlie Roumeliotis as Host for Radio Network Broadcasts

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Chicago Blackhawks Name Charlie Roumeliotis as Host for Radio Network Broadcasts

Former Chicago Blackhawks TV studio host Charlie Roumeliotis has been tabbed by the NHL franchise and WGN Radio to serve in the same role on the team’s radio broadcasts.

Roumeliotis previously served as the Blackhawks insider for NBC Sports Chicago from 2019 through 2024. That regional sports network will cease operations at the conclusion of the month. He also previously served as a Blackhawks correspondent for the NHL.

“I’m incredibly excited to join WGN Radio as the Chicago Blackhawks’ studio host,” Charlie Roumeliotis said. “Growing up, I was an avid listener of Blackhawks’ broadcasts, especially those with John Wiedeman and Troy Murray, whose voices and insights helped fuel my passion for the sport. To have the chance to work alongside them is an absolute honor. I’m thrilled about the journey ahead and eager to engage and inform the team’s loyal fan base.”

“Adding Charlie to our broadcast booth further demonstrates our teamwork with the Chicago Blackhawks,” said WGN Radio Vice President and General Manager Mary Sandberg Boyle. “Already a familiar voice to our fans, Charlie’s relationship with John and Troy and the Blackhawks organization ensures this transition will be seamless and we are excited for his debut this season!”

Charlie Roumeliotis replaces Joe Brand, who was recently hired as the radio play-by-play voice for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

“We’re very excited to welcome Charlie Roumeliotis to our WGN Radio Blackhawks broadcasts,” said WGN Radio sports director Dave Eanet. “Blackhawks fans have enjoyed Charlie’s hockey expertise for years, and now they’ll get to hear him every time the Hawks play – in pregame, postgame and intermissions.”

Earlier this year, the Blackhawks and WGN Radio agreed to a three-year extension for the station to remain as the flagship of the team’s radio network.

iHeartMedia Appoints Christine Escobar, Rosie Perez, And George Flora To Texas Leadership Roles

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iHeartMedia Appoints Christine Escobar, Rosie Perez, And George Flora To Texas Leadership Roles

iHeartMedia has announced three new leadership appointments in Texas.

Christine Escobar has joined the company as Market President in Austin. Before this role, she spent two decades at Univision Austin, advancing from account executive to National Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, Director of Sales, and ultimately serving as President/General Manager from 2017 to 2023. Escobar began her sales career at Clear Channel Austin from 2001 to 2003.

Escobar said, “I am beyond excited to rejoin the iHeartMedia family, representing our legacy brands in Austin. The audience and client connections that the team has established are unmatched. To be associated with The University of Texas athletics as well as Austin FC shows the true local value that iHeartMedia brings the Central Texas community. I look forward to much success with the organization in Austin and beyond.”

Rosie Perez rises to Market President in San Antonio. Perez has been with the company since 2000, where she rose through the ranks first as a sales assistant and promotions coordinator in Los Angeles before moving to San Antonio in 2002, spending time as NTR/Digital Manager, VP/Sales, VP/Agency Partnerships, and, since July 2020, SVP/Sales.

Perez said, “It’s been an honor to be part of the iHeartMedia San Antonio family for over two decades. I am thrilled to take on this new challenge as Market President and to work with such a passionate team. To continue to grow with a company that is constantly innovating and changing the industry is so inspiring and a dream come true for me.”

George Flora rises to SVP/Sales in Dallas/Fort Worth. Flora had been SVP/Sales in Austin since returning to the company in April 2023. He previously was VP/Sales in Phoenix from 2013-16 and VP/Sales and Director of Automotive Partnerships in Los Angeles from 2016-20. He has also held roles as General Sales Manager for Bonneville San Francisco and Sales Manager for ESPN and CBS Radio Los Angeles.

Flora commented, “I’ll miss the exceptional team in Austin. That said, I’m excited to embrace this new role and build upon the tremendous success in the DFW region. I look forward to leading the talented sales team to continue to deliver innovative solutions and optimistic about the incredible achievements we’ll accomplish together.”

The three report to Region President Amy Leimbach, who said, “Rosie, Christine, and George are incredibly talented and are the right choice to lead their teams in the Dallas-Austin-San Antonio Region. They each have a strong track record and a unique set of skills that fit their respective markets, with the ability to build and cultivate winning teams.”

FOX Sports Having Best Start to NFL Season Since 2020

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FOX Sports Having Best Start to NFL Season Since 2020

To the surprise of absolutely nobody, the NFL is off to a hot start when it comes to ratings for games and other programming. FOX Sports has seen growth with both of their pregame shows as well as their game coverage.

The singleheader coverage from this past Sunday drew 18.778 million viewers, an 11% increase over the same slot last year which drew under 17 million. Through the first two weeks of the season, the NFL on FOX is averaging 18.683 million viewers, up almost 30% over last year’s season-to-date average of just under 14.5 million.

To date, this is the best start to FOX’s NFL season since averaging 19.442 million viewers in 2020.

The FOX NFL Sunday pregame show had a big jump this past weekend compared to last year. The 5.208 million viewers was up 21% or around 900,000 more people watching from one year ago. Through the first two weeks, the show is averaging 5.261 viewers, up 12% over last season and the show’s best start since 2019.

FOX NFL Kickoff, which airs prior to FOX NFL Sunday, is also off to a good start. The 1.22 million viewers is up 9% over last year.

RAB Forecasts Local Radio Revenue to Hit Nearly $14 Billion in 2024

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Local radio revenue is projected to see a respectable 2024, as the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) projects nearly $14 billion will be spent in the calendar year.

The RAB — in conjunction with BIA Advisory Services — projects $13.6 billion between both over-the-air and digital radio advertising in the U.S. ad marketplace. That projection puts radio as the fifth largest advertising space in the overall advertising world, with U.S. local advertising forecasted to reach $174 billion in total spending.

The key drivers of growth for the 2024 projections are supermarkets, commercial banking, quick service restaurants, and investment/retirement advice, according to the RAB.

“As the radio advertising landscape continues to shift, prominent opportunities are emerging amidst the changes,” said RAB President and CEO Mike Hulvey.

 “Local radio stations are rising to the challenge, producing compelling, original content and embracing digital integration,” added BIA Advisory Services Vice President of Forecasting and Analysis Nicole Ovadia. “These shifts present fresh opportunities for advertisers to forge meaningful connections with radio listeners.”

Those same projections from BIA and the Radio Advertising Bureau show a total of $12.9 billion in the radio industry for 2025.

SEC on ABC Tripleheader Delivers 3 of Top 4 Most-Watched Games in Week 3 of College Football

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SEC on ABC Tripleheader Delivers 3 of Top 4 Most-Watched Games in Week 3 of College Football

The SEC on ABC is off to a great start and with this weekend seeing three inter-conference matchups, the games drew big numbers. For the week, three of the top four most-watched games came from the games being shown by the Disney-owned outlet.

The big driver was the game between then-No. 1 ranked Georgia and unranked Kentucky which turned out to be a much different game than most were expecting. Kentucky gave Georgia all they could handle, but the Bulldogs prevailed 13-12. That game turned out to be the week’s most-watched game drawing an average of 6.7 million viewers and peaking at 9 million.

Another thriller that didn’t go according to the script was the SEC game between LSU and South Carolina. College GameDay originated from the South Carolina campus before the game and the Gamecocks gave the Tigers everything they had but came up just short and fell 36-33. The game drew 5.3 million viewers and peaked at 8.7 million. According to ESPN, this game was the SEC’s second-best noon game in six years.

Texas A&M at Florida was the afternoon game, and the Aggies led 20-0 at halftime. The final was 33-20 and Florida dropped to 1-2 on the season. The game drew 5.1 million viewers and peaked at 5.8 million.

ESPN College GameDay Delivers Best 3-Episode Start Since 2010

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ESPN College GameDay Delivers Best 3-Episode Start Since 2010

ESPN College GameDay, which now features former Alabama head coach Nick Saban, is off to its best start in more than a decade. The first three shows have averaged 2 million viewers. The show is averaging 2.6 million viewers in the final hour of the show which airs on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.

This information does not include the Week 0 College GameDay broadcast from Ireland which drew 1.55 million viewers.

According to ESPN, this is the second-best start for the show in its history.

In addition to Saban, the show features Rece Davis, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit. The show started back in 1987 with Tim Brando and Beano Cook joining Corso. In 1993, the show began incorporating live, on-site broadcasts from various college campuses. Davis replaced Chris Fowler who stopped hosting the show after the 2014 season.

Audacy Study Shows Radio Remains Most Trusted Media

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Audacy Study Shows Radio Remains Most Trusted Media

Audacy has released the results of a new study showing that radio remains the most trusted news source, beating TV and social media in the process.

In a study conducted with Alter Agents of more than 2,500 listeners in seven Audacy markets showed that 85% of listeners find local radio news as “credible”, which tops every other medium.

“In an age of information overload, Americans seek credible news sources they can rely upon. Enter local news radio,” said Audacy CMO Paul Suchman. “Local news radio serves as a trusted voice, delivered by brands that are deeply connected to the communities they serve. These environments create exceptional opportunities for advertisers to reach engaged audiences with significant buying power. And the premium content local news stations deliver is unparalleled in its relevance, timeliness, and humanity.” 

The study also revealed that 70% of those surveyed rely on radio news to relay information in times of crisis or emergency. Those surveyed added that they are 1.5 times more likely to rely on radio than television to check in on news.

The listeners surveyed were from Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco.

Melissa Moore Leaves KOSI Denver

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Melissa Moore Leaves KOSI Denver

Melissa Moore has left middays at Bonneville AC KOSI/Denver. In August 2018, Moore transitioned from co-owned Country KYGO (98.5) to become the afternoon host. The following year, she moved to middays.

She explained her decision to leave KOSI on her Facebook page.

She can be reached through Melissa Moore Media.

Chris Cuomo: News Media Reaction to Donald Trump Assassination Attempt ‘Unacceptable’

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Chris Cuomo: News Media Reaction to Donald Trump Assassination Attempt ‘Unacceptable’

NewsNation host Chris Cuomo grew up in a political family. That gives him a unique perspective in regard to political violence, and he’s not happy with the reaction to a purported second assassination attempt against Donald Trump.

During his primetime show on Monday, Cuomo reacted to the situation by pushing back against the lackadaisical response from the news media.

“That reaction of, ‘Well, don’t make too much of it,’ he had an AK-47 pointed at him! The reaction is unacceptable,” Cuomo said. “And it’s the second time media and political players have gotten away with playing down what should be a cause for panic.”

Chris Cuomo then revealed he called Donald Trump after the incident. He shared that he didn’t “ask him any questions” from a political stance, but rather to question how his family is taking the incident. He added that he felt compelled to call the former President because he was “ashamed” of how the news media responded to the event.

“I called him today because I am ashamed of how we are responding and now responding to the threats on him, and I feel for his family, and I know you can roll your eyes and say he asked for it — listen, that’s your choice, and I think it’s a wrong choice,” said Cuomo.

He added that he can remember seeing an angry observer throw something at his father — Mario Cuomo, who served as Governor of New York from 1983 to 1994 — during a political rally and being afraid that someone could hurt his father, which led him to sympathize with the Trump family.

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