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How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."

How Roku Puts FOX Corp. in Position to Challenge YouTube

I don’t know that people are talking about this enough. FOX isn’t just joining the fight against YouTube. Instead, it’s showing up with a roster of assets few rivals can match. And now it’s dancing with the prettiest partner in the room.

Sabrina From Queens Talks Mornings, Social Media and Life On-Air

“We pride ourselves in being the same people on the air that we are off the air.”

Why Femi Ayanbadejo’s Road to 105.7 The Fan Was Anything But Conventional

"These roles are hard to get. I know what a privilege and an honor it is to get this role. I’m planning to have a great time doing it."

Netflix NFL Debut In Melbourne, Australia Averages 18.5 Million Viewers

"The game averaged 18.5 million U.S. viewers, peaking at 21.3 million between 9:30-9:45 p.m. ET. Among adults 18-34, it averaged 4.0 million viewers — the highest non-Christmas streaming number ever for a regular season game."

WGN Radio Announces Multi-Year Extension With Chicago Blackhawks

"The Blackhawks and WGN are two brands deeply rooted in Chicago, connecting fans through game coverage, conversation and storytelling."

Former WEEI Host Glenn Ordway Launching New Podcast

"Since there's no corporate boss, [or] no program director or GM, I can do whatever the hell I want."

Ryan Clark Launches ‘The Pivot Sports’ Teaming With NFL Films

"I don’t have a fear that this doesn’t work. My fear is that I will hold on to pieces of that last experience — both good and bad — and that this works in an amazing way, and I’m still not content."

NBC Sports NFL Kickoff Game Draws Lowest Audience Since 2022

"The average audience marks the fourth straight season topping 25 million for NBC's opener."

Mike Ryan: ESPN “Irresponsible” By Presenting Only One Side Of Protect College Sports Act

"To just present Nick Saban's side, which is just trying to ram this thing through. Take advantage of the labor and cap the amount of money that they can make, is wholly unfair and irresponsible by ESPN."

Scott Masteller Retiring After 45 Year Career In Sports Radio

"Scott has brought tremendous knowledge, thoughtful leadership and a deep commitment to excellence to The Fanatic."

Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Reportedly Form Streaming Coalition Advocating for Technology-Neutral Policies

"The group formed as regulators scrutinize how sports leagues sell rights to streamers."

Greg Cote Laid off by the Miami Herald After 54 Years: “I’m Not Going To Pretend I Was Stunned”

"It was a matter of time. Colleagues of my age have been joking for years, what would last longer, our career or the newspaper industry itself. I won't even pretend I was overwhelmingly disappointed."

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The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."

How Roku Puts FOX Corp. in Position to Challenge YouTube

I don’t know that people are talking about this enough. FOX isn’t just joining the fight against YouTube. Instead, it’s showing up with a roster of assets few rivals can match. And now it’s dancing with the prettiest partner in the room.

Sabrina From Queens Talks Mornings, Social Media and Life On-Air

“We pride ourselves in being the same people on the air that we are off the air.”

Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria Departing Company After 10 Ten Years

"I want to thank Bela for a decade of dedication, innovation, creativity and leadership. She led enormous changes at Netflix."