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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Believes Live Sports Stand Out In Q3 Earnings Call

"They stand out, they drive new membership, they add fuel to our ad revenues, they please our existing members and they just generally enhance the value of Netflix."

Atlanta Hawks Become First NBA Team To Stream Games Exclusively On Prime Video

"The Hawks have demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to reaching and engaging their fans and share the same commitment to innovation that drives our organization."

Dennis Prager Makes First Public Appearance Since Paralysis

"I knew I had three choices: death, depression, or perseverance. I don't want to die. I love life as much as I have ever loved life. I really love life ... Gratitude is the mother of happiness.

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."

Paramount Strikes Media Rights Agreement With TKO Holdings, Zuffa Boxing

"Paramount will be the home for UFC and boxing fans to watch the greatest fights in combat sports"

Snoop Dogg Makes Return to NBC Olympics Coverage in 2026

"I am excited to be back with my main man Mike Tirico for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina"

Does a Craig Carton Return to WFAN Make Sense

"After weighing the options, I’ve found simple arguments both for and against his return"

Nebraska Sports Media Mourns The Passing Of Matt Vrzal

"Matty was one of a kind. He was one of one. There's not enough word to describe Vrzal. He was genuine, sincere, loyal. He had a personality that would drive some crazy"

Mike Greenberg: ‘Mike & Mike’ Content Approach Aged Well Versus Hot Take Hosts

"People would criticize Mike and me the most for, which was not being hot takey enough, not being hard enough on people, all that stuff — I think ages well"

ESPN Moves NHL Reporter Emily Kaplan From Rink to Studio Role

"Kaplan, who joined ESPN in 2017 after covering the NFL for Sports Illustrated’s MMQB, will still be onsite for major events, including NHL opening night on October 7"

NBCUniversal Begins Ad Campaign As Deadline For Deal With YouTube TV Approaches

"NBCUniversal is asking us to pay more than what they charge consumers for the same content on Peacock, which would mean less flexibility and higher prices for our subscribers"

Dan Patrick Pushes Back on Athletes Criticism of Journalists, Calls for Journalism To Be Stronger

"This is supply and demand. They either want to listen to you or they don’t. There’s no in between"

Kelce Brothers ‘New Heights’ Podcast Episodes Added to Amazon Prime Video

"The group’s mission is to “drive scaled listenership and unlock broader and long-lasting relationships across Amazon"

How Boomer Esiason Carved His Own Path to Greatness at WFAN

"Now I can really focus on the radio show, and it feels great. I have a lot more energy now during the football season on the air, which is good for us"

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Atlanta Hawks Become First NBA Team To Stream Games Exclusively On Prime Video

"The Hawks have demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to reaching and engaging their fans and share the same commitment to innovation that drives our organization."

Dennis Prager Makes First Public Appearance Since Paralysis

"I knew I had three choices: death, depression, or perseverance. I don't want to die. I love life as much as I have ever loved life. I really love life ... Gratitude is the mother of happiness.

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."

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."