"Programming is supposed to be about developing talent, building brands, creating opportunities and preparing the next person to take the next step. When the person responsible for doing those things becomes part of the talent lineup, the priorities inevitably become blurred."
"To the extent that Disney [ESPN] was interested in the RedZone aspect of this, they're interested in it because it's a galactic success. In show business, you don't mess with a success"
"The message for sports radio talent is urgent: adapt or risk obsolescence. Use the tools available. Promote and amplify your message. Get social. Your niche doesn’t live on your timeline—it lives on your audience’s"
"I left the summit feeling deeply inspired and motivated about our industry, its future, and the incredible people who are pushing boundaries and driving innovation."
"The numbers represent NBC Sports’ biggest NFL Kickoff Weekend since 2015 and the second-highest audience ever to open Sunday Night Football in its two-decade history"
"CBS has not drawn an opening-week national window this strong in more than 25 years, and FOX’s single header still topped anything seen in the past eight"