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Meet the Leaders: Chad Lopez, President 77 WABC/Red Apple Media

"For an AM station, whenever anyone walks in, they say, “Wow, I can’t believe this is WABC.” It seems like a TV, radio, and media company ... About 65% of our staff is 30 and younger, which is incredible for an all-news station. I think that’s how we’ve adjusted to what’s going on with media in the market."

Charles Davis Looks to Build His Own Legacy Replacing Gary Danielson at CBS

"Our chemistry comes from his goodness as a human being. The same goes for Jenny Dell and the rest of this CBS Sports crew. I could not have had a better welcome to this team."

The Industry According to: Steve Jones, Skyview Networks

"I invested because I believe radio has durable strengths, and because a focused private company can move quickly enough to turn those strengths into growth."

Does the End of Intentional Talk Signal a Bigger Change Coming to MLB Network

"Programs come and go in sports media, but some leave a mark that outlasts their time on the air. Intentional Talk may be signing off for the final time, but it will never be forgotten by the baseball fans who made it part of their daily routine."

FanDuel Sports Network Extends Rights Agreement With NHL Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild

"We’re excited to be deepening our relationships with the Blue Jackets and Wild, continuing to provide hometown fans the access and coverage they know and love"

Kate Scott Named Lead WNBA Play-By-Play Voice On USA Network

"It’s a way to add my voice to one of the most important and influential leagues in the world, and I cannot wait to get to work"

Jon “Stugotz” Weiner Reveals His Return to ‘The Dan Le Batard Show’ on ‘Wake up Barstool’

"I'll be in there a bunch of shows coming up in the next you know, 30–45 days or so"

Ron Darling Fully Expects Keith Hernandez To Return to New York Mets Broadcasts on SNY

"Oh, 100%, there’s no way that we can even do what we do without Keith"

Yahoo Sports Reaches Contract Extension With Jason Fitz

"Since his arrival, he’s contributed across Yahoo’s shows and digital platforms, including Yahoo Sports Daily and Inside Coverage, delivering analysis, breaking news, and relatable commentary that connects with everyday fans"

FOX Sports Radio Host Rob Parker Honored by Alma Mater at Southern Connecticut University

"I’m so grateful to Southern for laying the groundwork for my career"

The Paul Finebaum-ESPN Controversy Is a Reminder About Who You Represent

"Paul Finebaum’s removal from ESPN programming had nothing to do with politics. It was a reminder of something much simpler: words have consequences"

How Matt Jones Crafted His Own Playbook for Success With Kentucky Sports Radio

"Think about what’s next and do that. So, when it becomes the thing, here I am. How do you get on the forefront of that so when the world catches up, they see you"

ESPN Viewership for MLB Wild Card Round Sets New Records

"Across 11 games, ESPN networks averaged 4,625,000 viewers, marking the most-watched Wild Card Series under the current format and a 64 percent increase from last year"

Prime Video Viewership for 49ers vs Rams up 20% Year Over Year

"A dramatic 49ers-Rams overtime showdown drew 14.79 million viewers, marking a 20% increase over last year’s comparable matchup"

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Charles Davis Looks to Build His Own Legacy Replacing Gary Danielson at CBS

"Our chemistry comes from his goodness as a human being. The same goes for Jenny Dell and the rest of this CBS Sports crew. I could not have had a better welcome to this team."

The Industry According to: Steve Jones, Skyview Networks

"I invested because I believe radio has durable strengths, and because a focused private company can move quickly enough to turn those strengths into growth."

Does the End of Intentional Talk Signal a Bigger Change Coming to MLB Network

"Programs come and go in sports media, but some leave a mark that outlasts their time on the air. Intentional Talk may be signing off for the final time, but it will never be forgotten by the baseball fans who made it part of their daily routine."

Inside Liz Claman’s New Friday Night Show on Fox Business Network

“Just looking backwards helps nobody. Things have already happened. By Friday, you’ve got a week’s worth of market moves, big corporate bets, surprises, some spectacular missteps and real issues with the markets, which we saw starting around Tuesday and Wednesday. It even goes back to Monday, and there are reasons for that.”