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69% of All News Audio Content Consumed on AM/FM Radio, New Edison Research Data Shows

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69% of All News Audio Content Consumed on AM/FM Radio, New Edison Research Data Shows

In recent years, the way to consume audio content has changed drastically. But in the news world, AM/FM Radio reigns supreme, according to new data from Edison Research.

In the news category, 69% of all time spent listening to news audio content in the United States is with AM/FM radio and its streaming platforms. In the talk/personalities category, that figure is 32%.

Elsewhere, 61% of sports audio listening takes place on AM/FM radio and streaming from those stations. 32% of all music time spent listening happens with terrestrial radio and streaming platforms from those brands.

The Edison Share of Ear study also shows that podcasting has taken the lead in the talk category, while music consumption remains scattered across several different avenues.

The new, never-before-released data is the first update of the year from Edison Research.

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ESPN ‘Monday Night Countdown’ Averages 1.34 Million Viewers Per Episode in 2024 NFL Regular Season

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ESPN ‘Monday Night Countdown’ Averages 1.34 Million Viewers Per Episode in 2024 NFL Regular Season

ESPN recently attained its second most-watched season of Monday Night Football in 24 years, averaging 15 million viewers per game on linear television and reaching 112 million fans. On top of that, the 10-episode regular-season slate of Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli averaged 1 million viewers per episode, marking the fourth consecutive year it has attained this threshold. Concurrent with the viewership success of live game broadcast feeds, ESPN NFL studio programming also had a strong year that was led by Monday Night Countdown averaging 1.34 million viewers per episode.

The Monday Night Countdown program broadcast from the studio and traveled on the road throughout the season, garnering a 5% year-over-year improvement in average viewership. This was the first season under the current cast of the program, which includes host Scott Van Pelt with analysts Ryan Clark, Jason Kelce and Marcus Spears. Michelle Beisner-Buck and Adam Schefter contributed to the program throughout the year as well with comprehensive storytelling and breaking news.

The program bolstered its viewership in multiple demographics, increasing 16% among women and 7% among Persons 2-17. The Week 17 broadcast of the show ahead of the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers game emanated live from Santa Clara, Calif. outside Levi’s Stadium and averaged 2.4 million viewers, its most-watched episode since 2016.

ESPN had additional success with Sunday NFL Countdown, celebrating its 40th season on the air with Mike Greenberg hosting in his first year. The program averaged 1.2 million viewers per episode, down 10% year-over-year after achieving its most-watched regular season since 2019. Average viewership for the program was up from the 2020 and 2021 seasons as it led viewers into the Sunday afternoon slate of games.

Broadcasting during the week from 4 to 5 p.m. EST, NFL Live averaged 381,000 viewers per show in the NFL season. The show was down by 6.15% from its average of 406,000 viewers last season, but it surpassed viewership in 2019 before the show was revamped with its current cast, consisting of Laura Rutledge, Dan Orlovsky, Marcus Spears, Mina Kimes and Ryan Clark. 

The Saturday NFL Matchup program on ESPN averaged 313,000 viewers, which represented a year-over-year increase in the similar day and timeslot in 2023. Moreover, NFL Primetime with Chris Berman and Booger McFarland continued its stretch as the most-watched original studio program on ESPN+ during the season.

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Inland Northwest Broadcasting Debuts Classic Hits 102.5 KRPL Moscow ID

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Inland Northwest Broadcasting Debuts Classic Hits 102.5 KRPL Moscow ID

Inland Northwest Broadcasting has flipped the format of KRAO Pullman, WA/Moscow, ID, which has been Hot AC since 2007.

The station is now Classic Hits 102.5 KRPL, and as part of this transition, it will introduce a new morning show hosted by programmer and consultant Matt Mony.

Mony’s programming experience includes Local Media San Diego and New South Radio.

Mony will continue as Program Director for KRPL’s sister station, “ZFun 106.”

“102.5 KRPL will have two primary goals: entertain the audience with their favorite songs and build community on the Palouse,” Mony said. “We are looking to raise the bar for the sake of our listeners and advertisers. I am so grateful to the Prasil family for continuing to support great local radio, in a time where many other companies decide to cut budgets.”

Inland Northwest Broadcasting Sales Manager Jon Carson added, “We’re excited to build a brand that appeals to Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers alike. We know it fits a huge cross-section of our locals who live here in Moscow, Pullman, and Colfax.”

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Caleb Pressley Departs Barstool Sports, Plots Own Production Company

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Caleb Pressley Departs Barstool Sports, Plots Own Production Company

Barstool Sports host Caleb Pressley is leaving the digital media outlet to strike out on his own with the help of Tom Brady’s agency for his Sundae Conversation series.

Pressley announced on social media that he is closing the Barstool Sports chapter of his professional career in an effort to go independent.

In a separate video, Glenny Balls — the Barstool Sports personality who frequently joins Pressley for the conversations with prominent figures — announced he will also exit the digital media company founded by Dave Portnoy and join the new venture with Pressley.

He’ll now produce and distribute all of his content through a recently launched company named Bill Joe Productions in honor of his father.

That new production company will work with Shadow Lion, the creative agency formed by former NFL star Tom Brady, for sales and production of his popular series.

“In today’s dynamic media world, Caleb stands out as an unparalleled talent. We’re thrilled to partner with him and Bill Joe Productions to take Sundae Conversation to new heights, while collaborating on new, bold ideas that push creative boundaries,” said Shadow Lion co-founder Gilad Haas.

The Sundae Conversations — a play on the former SportsCenter segment — has been a popular one for Caleb Pressley and Glenny Balls. The short-form interviews frequently feature Pressley asking humorous questions to his interview subjects or asking questions that intend to back his subject into a corner to say something newsworthy while his co-host eats an ice cream sundae. Individual episodes often reach more than 10 million views on YouTube.

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Michael Carter-Williams Joins ESPN, Appearing on ACC Network Basketball Studio Programming and Live Game Broadcasts

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Michael Carter-Williams Joins ESPN, Appearing on ACC Network Basketball Studio Programming and Live Game Broadcasts

Michael Carter-Williams, former guard at Syracuse University and nine-year NBA veteran, is joining ESPN as a men’s college basketball studio and game analyst. Carter-Williams will be appearing on the ACC Network basketball program, Nothing But Net, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the ACC men’s basketball season. Moreover, he will also call games across ESPN platforms, making his debut on the live game broadcast on Saturday, Jan. 25 when Clemson faces Virginia Tech at 5 p.m. EST on ACC Network.

Carter-Williams played under former Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim for two seasons at Syracuse, and he will now be his colleague at ESPN. In 2014, he served as a key contributor to help the team qualify for the Final Four for the fifth time in school history and was an honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press. Carter-Williams proceeded to be selected 11th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2013 NBA Draft and was named NBA Rookie of the Year in the ensuing season. This past October, Carter-Williams announced his retirement from the NBA, spending nine years in the league with the 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic.

“Michael adds instant credibility to our already deep and talented lineup of ACCN men’s hoops studio analysts,” Alex Farmartino, vice president of production for ACC Network, said in a statement. “He is a Syracuse legend after what he accomplished under Coach Boeheim, and we’re excited for him to start his media career with us at ACCN.”

Carter-Williams made his debut on the ACC Network Tuesday on ACC PM, and he will be back on the show at 6 p.m. EST on Wednesday with host Taylor Tannebaum. Furthermore, he will be on the air at halftime for Florida State-Miami and Virginia Tech-Stanford before concluding the day with the Nothing But Net program.

“My time playing at Syracuse are a few of the best years of my life, and I’m thrilled to return to college ball in this capacity,” Carter-Williams said in a statement. “The ACC is synonymous with basketball greatness, and I’m excited to dive right in with my new teammates at ESPN and ACC Network.”

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ESPN’s Dick Vitale Reports Vocal Cords Are Cancer-Free & Can Return to Broadcasts

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ESPN’s Dick Vitale Reports Vocal Cords Are Cancer-Free & Can Return to Broadcasts

One of ESPN’s most beloved personalities has good news to report about a concerning situation. Dick Vitale, one of ESPN’s longtime college basketball voices, reported today that his vocal cords are officially cancer-free, and he’s been approved by all parties to return to the sidelines. Vitale reported the news via his X account: 

Vitale’s most recent cancer fight has gone on since June, when he announced he was battling a cancerous lymph node in his neck. Fortunately, Vitale reported in December that he was again cancer-free. Now, Vitale has stayed cancer-free and looks to get back to the sidelines. He posted a full video of his diagnosis to his Facebook:

“The cancer that we treated is completely resolved,” said Dr. Steve Zeitels, Vitale’s laryngeal doctor. “[But] we’re gonna have to restrict some of your activity when you do the games.”

Zeitels says that the surgery he performed on Vitale was the largest-scale operation he’s done using his method of treating vocal cord cancer, and it’d never been done with someone who went through radiation treatment.

Vitale then reveals that his boss at ESPN approved his return to the sidelines, although there isn’t a timetable for when he will return. He then signed off on the video as only Dickie V could.

“I can’t wait [to get back],” Vitale said. “I owe [Zeitels] everything, he’s awesome, baby.”

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NBC Sports FAST Channel Rebranded to ‘NBC Sports NOW’

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NBC Sports FAST Channel Rebranded to ‘NBC Sports NOW’

The NBC Sports FAST Channel has been rebranded to “NBC Sports NOW,” effective Wednesday, with free video content for consumers through various platforms. NBC Sports NOW is available for viewers through Peacock and all major distributors of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels, such as The Roku Channel, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus and PlutoTV. Daily sports programming on the entity includes shows such as Pro Football Talk, the Dan Patrick Show and Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry.

Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the sports talk program, The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz announced that it will stream weekdays on Peacock and the NBC Sports FAST Channel. The Miami-based sports program from Meadowlark Media remains situated on NBC Sports NOW from 12 to 3 p.m. EST. Later in the day, the BetQL Network show, You Better You Bet, airs on the FAST channel through a content partnership with NBC Sports. The program is hosted by Nick Kostos and Femi Abebefe and now available in the video format for the first time.

The network also provides viewers with live sporting events, including a full season of the USL Super League, and select college basketball games. NBC Sports NOW recently presented all six matchups within the inaugural Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Showcase, along with the NABC Hall of Fame Classic men’s college basketball game featuring Wichita State and St. Louis. The channel has also carried the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for table tennis and the 2024 BMX Racing World Championship among other events. Motor racing in the Dakar Rally 2025 is available to stream through Friday, Jan. 17 with one-hour specials airing at 8 p.m. EST.

Concurrent with this announcement is the launch of the NBC Sports Highlight Factory, which provides viewers with highlights from moments within NBC Sports properties such as the Premier League and college basketball. Content marathons on the network also feature full event replays and highlights among other programming, which have been aired surrounding the National Dog Show and rugby.

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MSNBC Promotes Rebecca Kutler to Oversee Daytime Programming

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MSNBC Promotes Rebecca Kutler to Oversee Daytime Programming

Rebecca Kutler has continually climbed the ladder at MSNBC since joining the network in 2022. That continues in 2025 as she adds new duties to oversee the daytime programming lineup.

Kutler — who had previously been charged with leading the network’s digital content and live events — will now take charge of the programming lineup that includes shows hosted by Ana Cabrera, Jose Diaz-Balart, Chris Jansing, Katy Tur, Nicolle Wallace, and Ari Melber.

Additionally, MSNBC will experience a change in 2025 as longtime network staple Andrea Mitchell will step away. Mitchell has hosted on MSNBC since 2008.

“From primaries, debates, elections, and inaugurals here at home, to breaking news around the globe, my goal will continue — as it has always been — to bring you, our viewers, the major newsmakers shaping our country and the world right here on MSNBC,” she said while making her announcement.

Mitchell is set to leave the network sometime after the inauguration of Donald Trump on Monday, January 20th. A firm date for her departure has yet to be announced.

Rebecca Kutler joined MSNBC in 2022 after departing CNN. She served as the Senior Vice President and Head of Programming for CNN+ before Warner Bros. Discovery shuttered the streaming platform. She was elevated to that role after previously overseeing the analysts, contributors, and commentators for CNN, which she began in 2015. In total, she spent more than 20 years at CNN before moving to MSNBC as the Senior Vice President of Content Strategy.

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NFL, iHeartMedia Extend Multi-Year ‘NFL Podcast Network’ Partnership

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NFL, iHeartMedia Extend Multi-Year ‘NFL Podcast Network’ Partnership

The NFL and iHeartMedia have agreed to an extension of their exclusive partnership for the NFL Podcast Network. The audio entity, which first launched in 2021, presents distinctive offerings that provide football fans a variety of options to stay engaged with the league and their favorite teams. As part of this deal, new original podcasts and NFL Club shows are slated to debut each year while existing projects will remain available. Moreover, iHeartMedia will identify other podcasts that could join the NFL Podcast Network during the deal to further augment the reach and scale of this partnership.

“The NFL Podcast Network continues to grow and capture new audiences, and we’re thrilled to strengthen the successful partnership between iHeart and the NFL with new shows and the addition of more team podcasts,” Will Pearson, president of iHeartPodcasts, said in a statement. “Our new extended deal is guaranteed to bring fans closer to the game, players and teams they love, and keep listeners up to date on the insider information they want to hear.”

Concurrent with this new contract, the entities announced that Bobby Jones and Matt Cassel will co-host a new show this year, titled Lots to Say, in which they will discuss football, music, current events and personal lives. The show will be based in Nashville and include celebrity guests, such as Tim McGraw, Jared Allen, Parker McCollum and Boomer Esiason. Several other podcasts, including NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal, Off the Edge with Cam Jordan and The Season with Peter Schrager will continue to be available for consumers. Shows on the NFL Podcast Network are distributed by iHeartPodcasts, and they are available on the iHeartRadio application and wherever podcasts are heard.

“We are incredibly excited to continue our partnership with iHeartMedia,” Brent Lawton, vice president of business development and strategic investments for the National Football League, said in a statement. “Since its launch in 2021, the NFL Podcast Network has delivered NFL fans best-in-class storytelling and podcast content, and we look forward to developing new podcasts and more content with iHeart.”

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SummitMedia Launches 100.9 ‘The Hip Hop Station’ In Richmond

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SummitMedia Launches 100.9 ‘The Hip Hop Station’ In Richmond

SummitMedia has flipped Classic Hits “Awesome 100.9” WJSR Richmond, VA. to Hip Hop as “100.9 The Hip Hop Station.”

The new station will represent the third Hip Hop in the market. In the Nielsen December 6+ monthly ratings, Audacy Hip Hop WBTJ went 5.4-5.7, and Radio One’s WCDX went 3.4-3.2. Meanwhile, Radio One’s Urban WKJS was 11.7-12.9.

WJSR has announced its new programming lineup, featuring Premiere Networks’ Breakfast Club in the morning slot, Big Boy’s Neighborhood during midday hours, Buck Wilde in the afternoons, and the Bootleg Kev Show from Premiere airing at night.

Listen here.    

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