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99.9 Coyote Country Spokane’s Jay & Kevin Mark 30 Years Together As A Morning Team

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99.9 Coyote Country Spokane’s Jay & Kevin Mark 30 Years Together As A Morning Team

The Jay & Kevin morning show at Queen B Radio’s 99.9 Coyote Country KXLY, Spokane, recently celebrated 30 years together on air.

Jay Daniels and Kevin James initially teamed up at KDRK and joined KXLY in 2009. In addition to hosting mornings, Daniels serves as the station’s Program Director.

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown issued a proclamation making February 13 “Jay And Kevin Day.

In an interview with KXLY 4 News Now, Daniels said, “Nationwide, there’s probably only a handful of shows that have lasted as long as we have. And we know that we’re extremely fortunate.”

James added, “We used to get to do crazy stuff, and now, you get it halfway out of your mouth, and they’re like, ‘I don’t know how legal is going to feel about that idea.’”

Jay and Kevin are on 99.9 Coyote Country mornings from 6 – 9. Stream the show here.

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Shaquille O’Neal Agrees to Long-Term Deal with TNT Sports: Report

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Shaquille O’Neal Agrees to Long-Term Deal with TNT Sports: Report

As TNT Sports is in the midst of the final season of its media rights deal with the NBA, the sports division is planning for the future with a bevy of additional properties and digital capabilities surrounding the league. With the award-winning studio program Inside the NBA to be sublicensed to The Walt Disney Company and air on ESPN and ABC, the Warner Bros. Discovery subsidiary reportedly has a long-term deal in place with Shaquille O’Neal worth more than $15 million per year. Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports was the first to report the news surrounding O’Neal to remain on Inside the NBA as the show enters a new chapter.

O’Neal has been a member of Inside the NBA since 2011 after he retired from the league and has been working alongside host Ernie Johnson and analysts Kenny “The Jet” Smith and Charles Barkley. The Hall of Fame center was a four-time NBA champion throughout his career and also earned 15 NBA All-Star selections.

This agreement reported as being in place comes while NBC Sports and Amazon’s Prime Video continue to build out their talent rosters ahead of commencing 11-year media rights agreements with the league. The show is broadcasting from San Francisco, Calif. this weekend as it covers the NBA All-Star Game for the final time under the existing contract.

The remainder of the cast on Inside the NBA is expected to remain with TNT Sports, with the company announcing a long-term commitment with Barkley this past August. Despite reportedly receiving offers from the new rightsholders and ESPN, he has decided to remain with TNT Sports and is optimistic about the future of the show. Smith is also expected to ink a multiyear deal that would keep him with TNT Sports, while Johnson is perceived as someone who is “a TNT lifer.” The show will be produced from the Atlanta-based studio under the sublicensing agreement and contain the same production team as well.

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John Skipper: New NBA Media Rights Deal is More Important Than Regular-Season Ratings

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John Skipper: New NBA Media Rights Deal is More Important Than Regular-Season Ratings

As festivities surrounding NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, Calif. take place this weekend, national viewership of games around the league this season are down 5% compared to the previous year. Even though February viewership is up by double digits from January and the league had a record-setting Christmas Day slate of games airing on ESPN platforms, the league has faced industry headwinds related to cable television and cord cutting. Ratings on TNT have fallen by 14% on the year, according to data from Nielsen Media Research, while those on ESPN and ABC are either close to or nearly flat from last season. Yet John Skipper, former president of ESPN and co-founder of Meadowlark Media, explained that these ratings diminutions do not necessarily equate in significance to the future of game broadcasts

The NBA recently announced 11-year media rights deals with The Walt Disney Company, Comcast and Amazon reportedly worth a total of $77 billion. Skipper was at the helm when ESPN signed its existing media rights deal with the league, which is said to be worth $1.4 billion per annum over nine years. The company is now preparing to pay a reported $2.62 billion per year for a package of games that includes prime time broadcasts, Christmas Day rights, select playoff contests and the NBA Finals.

“They are ascendant, and the deals they just did are much, much more important than whatever the regular-season ratings are,” Skipper said on the latest edition of The Sporting Class. “We’re back to people thinking the ratings are some dramatic indication of the health of the league.”

Even though Skipper acknowledges that NBA commissioner Adam Silver will need to answer questions surrounding the ratings, he does not feel that the fluctuation on particular days is that relevant. David Samson, former president of the Miami Marlins, opined that he believes what concerns the league is the state of the game and the product it is ultimately offering to its consumers and clients.

“The NBA, to me, has a game quality problem, and it also is trying to figure out who’s next after LeBron, and the whole LeBron going to Luka on the Lakers as sort of a small sample of what the NBA may look like going forward,” Samson said. “Is Luka the person they want? Is it an international player – is it Wemby? How are they going to navigate a world without LeBron the way they did without Jordan? It’s interesting.”

Pablo Torre surmised that the shocking trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers could serve as an instructive module delineating the conspicuous strengths and weaknesses of the league. The three-team transaction, he explained, presumably led everybody to talk about what had happened as the lead-up to Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles was happening. Torre added that he felt the drama surrounding the NBA and level of cultural currency has not been reflected in actually watching the product and the games.

This led Skipper to compare the NBA to the NFL, pointing out the stark difference in the amount of playoff games and repeated consumption. Samson replied by reminding Skipper that he was someone at ESPN who was known for paying to augment the value of a specific package. Skipper confirmed that they would want as many rounds in the playoffs as possible since the postseason games were more valuable in accruing viewership as the championship approaches.

“It probably is more acute with the NBA, meaning that the playoff games drive a larger percentage of the value than the NFL postseason would, so yeah, we wanted to press, and the league has responded,” Skipper said. “They understand, and what Adam did, of course with the In-Season Tournament, is he needs to figure out, and Christmas Day and he’s experimenting this year with the All-Star format, he needs to figure out ways to make more of the huge quantity of games they play stand out in some way.”

Silver recently divulged that he would be a fan of shortening the game by eight minutes through instituting four 10-minute quarters. With NBA games running approximately two hours and 15 minutes this season, which is nearly consistent with the past 15 seasons, keeping the game to two hours for broadcast purposes is something that could benefit media partners. Skipper acknowledged that this is not a big problem for ESPN as much as it is for NBC since the network is trying to air local news programs on time as well.

“I would change the amount of timeouts and I would change what happens at the end of the game,” Skipper said. “They got to figure out a way – it’s worse in college basketball – you got to figure out a way that the last minute and 12 seconds doesn’t take 16 minutes to play.”

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Major Garrett Named Anchor of ‘America Decides’ on CBS News 24/7

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Major Garrett Named Anchor of ‘America Decides’ on CBS News 24/7

Major Garrett has been appointed to the role of anchor of America Decides, the afternoon newscast on the CBS News 24/7 streaming network.

Garrett has been a part of the show since its inception in May 2023. Previously, the show — based in Washington D.C. — had been hosted by a rotating group of anchors including Robert Costa, Nikole Killion, Caitlin Huey-Bruns, Scott MacFarlane, Weijia Jiang, and Nancy Cordes.

Major Garrett will continue to serve as the chief Washington correspondent for CBS News along with his new duties on the streaming show. He’ll work with Senior Executive Producer of Washington Streaming Coverage Allie Sandza to retool the daily program, the network said.

America Decides currently airs at 5 PM ET on CBS News 24/7 a Monday through Thursday basis. It also re-airs at 6 PM and 9 PM ET.

The news of Garrett taking over the daily political shows comes on the heels of the revelation that his long-running podcast — The Takeout with Major Garrett — was ending in its current form.

In the final published episode of the show, Garrett was vague on the details to conclude the January 24th episode of the weekly podcast.

“The Takeout, as we’ve come to know, it ends this week,” said Garrett. “This is our last show in this format. We’ve been doing this together for eight years, and it’s been the joy and privilege of my career to spend every week with you. When I open the show saying, ‘Welcome to the very best part of my broadcast week,’ I mean it. I mean it with every fiber of my being.

“Just know The Takeout is not dying. We have plans. I can’t share them fully with you right now … and I make you this promise: you won’t have to wait long to find out what comes next,” he concluded.

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Diana DeVille Joins Stonecom Radio Cookeville, TN As Cluster APD

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Diana DeVille Joins Stonecom Radio Cookeville, TN As Cluster APD

Diana DeVille, former PickleJar Up All Night Producer, has been named Assistant Program Director for Stonecom Radio’s eight stations in Cookeville, TN.

PickleJar Up All Night was canceled in December of last year (BMM 12/11). The show, based out of WKDF in Nashville, launched on 47 stations nationwide in 2022, airing from midnight to 5 a.m. local time.

DeVille previously was an overnight producer for Country 103.3 WKDF. Other stops include Country 99.1 The Ranch Simi Valley, CA, and KNAC.com, Los Angeles.

Stonecom operates Lite Rock 95.9, 106-9 Kicks Country, Rock 93-7, 96-9 Highway 111 Country, Sports Radio 104.7, News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, 93-3 The Dawg, and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV.

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CNN Adds Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel as Senior Political and Global Affairs Commentator

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CNN Adds Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel as Senior Political and Global Affairs Commentator

CNN has announced the addition of Rahm Emanuel as its new Senior Political and Global Affairs Commentator.

Emanuel has plenty of experience in both foreign and domestic politics. He served as a Senior Advisor to the President for Policy and Politics during the Clinton administration before representing Illinois’ 5th Congressional District in the House of Representatives from 2002 to 2008. He then became the White House Chief of Staff to President Obama before being elected Mayor of Chicago, where he served from 2011 to 2019.

Most recently, Rahm Emanuel worked as the United States Ambassador to Japan for the Biden administration.

According to a statement from CNN, Emanuel will “bring his extensive knowledge of American politics and international affairs to CNN’s on-air programming.”

The announcement of Emanuel’s hiring comes as CNN is in the midst of a strategic shift with a specialized focus on its digital products. Under the direction of CEO Mark Thompson, the company is realigning itself for the future.

Earlier this year, it slashed more than 200 jobs — roughly 6% of its workforce — in an effort to reallocate funds in preparation for its shift to digital. Despite the cuts, the network will fill 100 of those jobs in new sectors in the first half of 2025, Thompson revealed during the announcement of layoffs. Additionally, CNN is preparing to launch its own streaming service outside of the Max platform it has placed most of its content on in recent years.

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‘Throwback 100.3’ Chicago Collects 100,000 Valentines Cards For Kids

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‘Throwback 100.3’ Chicago Collects 100,000 Valentines Cards For Kids

Throwback 100.3 WTBC Chicago made the ask, and in a heartwarming display of community support, thousands of handmade Valentine’s Day cards were collected and delivered to La Rabida Children’s Hospital as part of the 9th annual Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids campaign.

Over the past nine years, Throwback 100.3 and its listeners have hand-crafted and donated over 100,000 cards.

“Each year, the Cards for Kids program brings our patients joy and encouragement. These thoughtful gestures remind them that they are not alone on their journey. We’re deeply grateful to Throwback 100.3 for their continued support and for helping us create moments of hope and connection for the children we serve,” said Rolla Sweis, President and CEO of La Rabida Children’s Hospital.

Chris Eagan, Throwback 100.3 Vice President of Brand and Content, says, “In my short time here, I’ve already been amazed by the incredible support our listeners show for programs like Cards for Kids. A heartfelt thank you to La Rabida Children’s Hospital for their ongoing dedication to this campaign.”

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Paramount Global, YouTube TV Reach ‘Short-Term Extension’

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Paramount Global, YouTube TV Reach ‘Short-Term Extension’

The availability of Paramount Global-owned television channels was imperiled this week with an impending carriage dispute with YouTube TV, but the two sides reached a “short-term extension” ahead of a Thursday deadline, later reported to be at 11 p.m. EST. As a result, users will still have access to several networks on the over-the-top video streaming service, some of which include CBS, Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon. There had been concern for sports fans surrounding upcoming events such as the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament and The Masters Tournament from Augusta National. On late Thursday night, YouTube TV announced the transaction in a social media post; however, the terms and duration of the agreement are currently unknown.

“We’ve reached a short-term extension as we work toward a deal with Paramount to keep their content on YouTube TV,” the company said in a statement. “YouTube TV subscribers continue to have access to Paramount channels, including CBS, and any recordings that are in their Library. We appreciate your patience as we continued to negotiate on your behalf. We also value Paramount’s partnership and willingness to work towards an agreement.”

The disagreement resulted in both companies releasing statements explaining their perspective on the situation earlier in the week. A spokesperson for Paramount stated prior to the companies reaching the short-term extension that YouTube TV had been pressuring the company to acquiesce towards “one-sided terms.” YouTube TV had explained that it was in active conversations with the company and hopeful that it would be able to reach an agreement. Moreover, the streaming provider offered an $8 credit to its subscribers should the Paramount Global content remain unavailable for an extended period of time.

YouTube TV, which is owned by parent company Alphabet, recently unveiled a price hike through which it raised the cost of its service by 14% to $82.99 per month. The streaming service recently surpassed 8 million subscribers and also serves as the home of NFL Sunday Ticket under a reported seven-year, $14 billion media rights deal.

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ESPN Will Not Renew Formula One Media Rights Deal: Report

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ESPN Will Not Renew Formula One Media Rights Deal: Report

ESPN has reportedly informed Formula One that it will not be renewing its media rights package, which indicates that the motorsport entity will need to find a new U.S. partner to air the racing series next year. The company has been broadcasting Formula One races since 2018, and its current deal will conclude at the end of the year, which is said to be worth $90 million annually. News of this reported decision by ESPN was first divulged by John Ourand of Puck, who added that F1 took meetings with Netflix and NBC during Super Bowl week in New Orleans, La.

Sources indicated to Luke Smith of The Athletic last week that Netflix was considering making a bid for Formula One rights that would begin in the 2026 season. The company has worked with the racing property before on the Drive to Survive docuseries, a six-season venture produced by Box to Box Films that has granted viewers an inside look at drivers who are part of the racing circuit. Conversely, NBC previously carried Formula One races under a four-year deal that expired in 2016, and Ourand conveyed that it would be a “natural landing pad” for the property.

The reported decision by ESPN comes after last year’s Formula One circuit tied for the second most-viewed season of the property ever on U.S. television, averaging 1.1 million viewers per race across ESPN, ABC and ESPN2. Furthermore, the property reached nearly 30 million fans on ESPN platforms and ended up tying the viewership average it had attained in 2023, although its reach last season was up 22.9% year-over-year to 29.5 million.

The 2022 season is responsible for the all-time record average of 1.2 million viewers, which concluded with Max Verstappen winning the title of World Drivers’ Champion and Red Bull Racing garnering the World Constructor Championship. While Ourand reported that the company liked being in business with Formula One, it made the determination that a price increase was not commensurate to the average viewership wherefore it is said to be moving in another direction.

ESPN is preparing to launch its Flagship direct-to-consumer product in the fall that will allow users to access its linear channels without a traditional pay television subscription. Ourand also subsequently reported that the company is likely to exercise an opt-out clause in its contract with Major League Baseball in an attempt to negotiate a better deal with the league, for which it currently pays around $500 million for a variety of rights. The two sides are reportedly far apart in negotiations to the point where it is “hard to see a middle ground,” according to Ourand.

ESPN is reportedly arguing that MLB has reset the market with streaming deals, while the league contends that the packages with Apple TV and Roku are not the same in terms of quality. MLB has reportedly made it clear that the league would explore the marketplace with the package to other partners, and Ourand revealed that it has gauged interest from Netflix and Amazon if the talks do not result in a deal.

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TNT, truTV Average 1.05 Million Viewers for Canada-Sweden Matchup to Open 4 Nations Face-Off

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TNT, truTV Average 1.05 Million Viewers for Canada-Sweden Matchup to Open 4 Nations Face-Off

The opening matchup of the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament between Canada and Sweden averaged 1.05 million viewers and a 0.51 rating on TNT and truTV on Wednesday night. The game emanated from Bell Centre in Montréal, Québec and was the most-watched hockey telecast on TNT Sports platforms this season. This matchup also surpassed the New Year’s Eve edition of the Winter Classic between the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks as the largest audience for an NHL game on cable television this season.

The game is fourth among all networks including the NHL season slate, falling behind three games that aired on ABC all either containing the Boston Bruins or New York Rangers. In the week prior, TNT Sports had averaged 537,000 viewers for its broadcast of the Bruins-Rangers game from Madison Square Garden, which was up 30% year-over-year. The matchup also represented the most-viewed non-playoff hockey telecast ever to air on Max. Broadcasters for the game included play-by-play announcer Brendan Burke, analyst Darren Pang and reporter Jackie Redmond. Pregame coverage took place from the Atlanta-based studios with host Liam McHugh and analysts Wayne Gretzky, Paul Bissonette and Anson Carter.

The first game of the night had several ups and downs, starting with forward Nathan MacKinnon scoring a goal 56 seconds into play. Canada had established a two-goal lead after the first period, but the team was able to recover after giving up a tally midway in the second period to defenseman Jonas Brodin. After reestablishing the advantage, Sweden tied the game and forced overtime thanks to a goal by center Joel Eriksson Ek. Canada forward Mitch Marner won the contest with a game-winning goal in overtime, granting the team its first victory of the three-game slate.

The NHL season is currently in a break to allow for this tournament to take place, which comes in advance of the league officially returning to the Olympic Games in 2026. As a result, the league’s All-Star Game and Skills Contests are not taking place this season. TNT Sports is currently in the fourth season of a seven-year media rights deal with the NHL reportedly worth $225 million annually and will broadcast the Stanley Cup Final at the end of the season. League commissioner Gary Bettman also announced on Wednesday that the World Cup of Hockey tournament would be returning in 2028 and held every four years.

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