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MLB Playoff Ratings Boom: Brewers’ Sweep of Dodgers Tops 7.5 Million Viewers

"The strong ratings reinforce baseball's value as a major television property."

KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas Marks 35 Years With Big-Name Lineup and Charity Cause

"Celebrating 35 years of this together is pretty amazing. And to be able to give back to two great organizations supporting local youth makes it that much more meaningful.”

Netflix Film Chief Dan Lin Out Amid Layoffs and Leadership Shake-Up

“It’s been a great privilege to lead this incredible team and work with amazing filmmakers and talent to bring their movies to the world"

Yonni Rude Expands Role as Radio One Names New Houston Program Directors

“I’m excited about the opportunity to lead the programming efforts across both Houston and Dallas, working alongside the talented teams in each market to showcase the best voices, personalities, and content our cities have to offer.”

Kenny Smith Could Be Risking Overexposure With New ESPN Contributor Deal

"Make no mistake—this was no random signing. This was a strategic first shot. The Empire didn’t start with Barkley’s blaster or Shaq’s starship. They started with The Jet—the pilot"

Michelle Beadle “Praying” for the Downfall of Stephen A. Smith

"He doesn’t even give a s**t about the stuff that he’s paid a gazillion dollars to talk about. Now he’s turning around and turning that into a money-making opportunity"

Chris Van Vliet Joins Cumulus Podcast Network

"Pro wrestling is the hottest it’s been in decades, and this partnership allows us to continue growing the show and connecting with fans who love authentic, meaningful conversations"

Mark Shapiro: FOX Sports Was “A Little Lazy” in Monetizing UFC Partnership

"I don’t know what to tell you, but they weren’t selling it well"

Dave Portnoy: The Tea Leaves Were There for ESPN, PENN Entertainment Split

"A lot of people are saying this is going to happen because they had that opt out. ESPN just wasn't delivering"

ESPN Out With ESPN BET, Back in With DraftKings: Sports Media Reacts

"Sports media was filled with reactions to the news that ESPN and PENN Entertainment ended their agreement just two years after the betting company ended their former relationship with Barstool Sports"

Audacy Forms 97.1 Detroit Sports Network To Serve Affiliates Statewide

"97.1 The Ticket is one of America’s truly great sports stations, and we are very excited to partner with our friends at Audacy to bring best-in-class coverage of Detroit sports to our markets in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Battle Creek"

Red Seat Ventures Partners With ‘The 33rd Team’ on Podcast Advertising Sales

"The 33rd Team aligns perfectly with our ethos of bold, game-changing ventures"

Zach Gelb Challenges Urban Meyer To Lie Detector Test Over Penn State Reporting

"How about you come into the studio, we’ll hook you up to a lie detector test, and I’ll ask, ‘Were you ever interested in the Penn State job?"

ESPN Enters Multi-Year Agreement With DraftKings as Official Sportsbook and Odds Provider

"Working with DraftKings, a leader in the space, will allow us to build upon that foundation, continue to super-serve passionate sports fans and grow our ESPN direct-to-consumer business"

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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas Marks 35 Years With Big-Name Lineup and Charity Cause

"Celebrating 35 years of this together is pretty amazing. And to be able to give back to two great organizations supporting local youth makes it that much more meaningful.”

Netflix Film Chief Dan Lin Out Amid Layoffs and Leadership Shake-Up

“It’s been a great privilege to lead this incredible team and work with amazing filmmakers and talent to bring their movies to the world"

Yonni Rude Expands Role as Radio One Names New Houston Program Directors

“I’m excited about the opportunity to lead the programming efforts across both Houston and Dallas, working alongside the talented teams in each market to showcase the best voices, personalities, and content our cities have to offer.”

Podcast Study 2026 Finds Radio Reaches Podcasting’s Most Valuable Listeners

"79% of Podcast Superfans listen to local radio every week. This presents radio broadcasters with a tremendous opportunity to pull usage from these important consumers."