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The Industry According To: Art Alexakis, Everclear

"If people want to hear the hits, I play the hits. I play fan favorites. I play requests. Furthermore, why wouldn't you want to make people happy?"

Gerald McCoy Never Chased a Media Career With ESPN, NFL Network: The Networks Found Him

"I’ve been blessed with the gift of communication and natural non-fear of crowds and cameras."

Why Dan Bongino’s Radio Comeback Matters for Westwood One

Bringing him back into the terrestrial fold isn't just a nice programming story for Westwood One. It's a legitimately strong business move.

A Defense of iHeartMedia’s Bob Pittman and Cumulus’ Mary Berner

Why has there been a lack of innovation in radio over the past decade? It's because even a short-term drop in ratings and revenue is considered a moment to panic. What are Bob and Mary to do? They are prisoners of their companies' covenants.

Alan Hahn Questions Peter Rosenberg for Watching TNT Broadcast of Knicks-Magic Instead of MSG Networks

"Peter Rosenberg, what are you doing? How do you have that game on?"

Sean McManus: If You Have a Broadcast Network Without the NFL, ‘You’re Going to Go Out of Business’

"What’s changed a little bit is Netflix now is getting into the mix."

Bob Fescoe: Tom Brady is Better in Open-Form Discussion Than Live Game Broadcasts

"I like him better in that situation than I do on the games though."

Fox Sports Says Michigan’s Upset of Ohio State Was Year’s 2nd Most-Watched College Football Game of Season

Fox Sports said Michigan’s stunning upset of arch-rival Ohio State drew 12.3 million viewers to its Big Noon Saturday broadcast. Citing estimates from Nielsen, Fox...

670 The Score and Chicago Cubs Announce Contract Extensions for Long-Running Broadcast Team Pat Hughes and Ron Coomer

The Chicago Cubs and Audacy's sports radio station 670 The Score officially announced signing new long-term contract extensions with their on-air broadcast team of...

Kevin Kisner Named Lead Golf Analyst for NBC Sports

"I’m looking forward to offering a different voice and adding a new dynamic to the broadcasts, hopefully reaching more fans and telling things like it is. That’s what I think I do best."

Ryan Leaf to Host ‘The Last Mile Radio’ on SiriusXM

"It’s not just about telling stories – it’s about building bridges and showing what’s possible when we invest in people’s potential, not their past."

ESPN Tile Added to Disney+ App, Bringing Sports to More Streamers

The Walt Disney Co. said it added an ESPN tile to the Disney+ app, making sports content more easily accessible to more viewers via...

Report: Netflix Targeting Mina Kimes for NFL Christmas Broadcast Studio Show

If Kimes wants to be part of the NFL broadcasts on Christmas Day, ESPN would reportedly permit her to do so.

Women’s Sports Expected To See Continued Growth, New Horizon Sports & Experiences Shows

Women’s sports has exploded in popularity with television viewers and enthusiasm for new leagues and teams is high, according to a new study from...

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Gerald McCoy Never Chased a Media Career With ESPN, NFL Network: The Networks Found Him

"I’ve been blessed with the gift of communication and natural non-fear of crowds and cameras."

Why Dan Bongino’s Radio Comeback Matters for Westwood One

Bringing him back into the terrestrial fold isn't just a nice programming story for Westwood One. It's a legitimately strong business move.

A Defense of iHeartMedia’s Bob Pittman and Cumulus’ Mary Berner

Why has there been a lack of innovation in radio over the past decade? It's because even a short-term drop in ratings and revenue is considered a moment to panic. What are Bob and Mary to do? They are prisoners of their companies' covenants.

20 Brands in 20 Days: John Allers, Live 105, San Francisco

"We're a legacy brand with a lot of passion around it, and we've really tried to lean into that. But we're also a new brand starting with no sacred cows."