Tag: Barrett Sports Media

Browse our Latest articles!

ESPN Executive Peter McConville Departs After More Than Three Decades at the Network

"To my talented colleagues, thank you. The relationships and experiences will stay with me long after this chapter closes."

Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Kirk Herbstreit’s Emotional Reaction to Ohio State Win Made for Great Television

Kirk Herbstreit didn't wake up and tell himself he was going to get emotional over a game on live television, it just happened. It was real.

Fanatics, ‘Pivot’ Podcast Parting Ways Just 8 Months After Multi-Year Agreement

The sponsorship deal between the Pivot Podcast and Fanatics is over just as soon as it began. According to Front Office Sports, what was...

Cameron Brink, Sydel Curry-Lee to Launch New Weekly Show with Wave Sports & Entertainment

"Cameron and Sydel have a unique ability to connect with people and let their authentic selves shine."

CBS Sports to Present Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship Game, Including On-Site Edition of ‘The NFL Today’

James Brown will host "The NFL Today" and be joined by analysts Nate Burleson, J.J. Watt, Bill Cowher and Matt Ryan live from Kansas City.

Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny “The Jet” Smith ‘On the Verge’ of Re-Signing with TNT Sports: Report

O'Neal's deal was confirmed by CNBC to be a five-year deal, while Smith's was only confirmed to be a “multiyear deal.”

ESPN Promotes Tim Corrigan, Amanda Gifford; Names Andy Tennant VP of Super Bowl Production

In addition to the alterations in sports production, ESPN has announced changes in its original content division under senior vice president Brian Lockhart.

Charlotte Wilder Leaves Meadowlark Media

"Excited for what’s next, and I’ll see you on the internet."

Tim ‘Monty’ Montemayor Went All-In on YouTube, and Wants to Help Others Benefit From What He Learned

"I get so much more out of helping people and giving back," he said. "I spent so much of my radio career not understanding the value of relationships."

Connor McKnight Joins White Sox Broadcasts on Chicago Sports Network, Leaving ESPN Chicago Per Report

Connor McKnight, who has hosted Chicago White Sox pre- and post-game shows and filled in doing play-by-play is leaving ESPN Chicago to take a...

CFP National Championship on ESPN Averages 22.1 Million Viewers for Ohio State Victory Over Notre Dame

The game was the most-viewed non-NFL sporting event over the past year and peaked with 26.1 million viewers during the 8:30 to 8:45 p.m. EST quarter-hour.

Popular

Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Ernie Johnson Explains The Timing Of His Inside the NBA Retirement Announcement

"I actually kind of got tired of people asking me if I was going to keep doing the show."