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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.

Curt Menefee is at the Center of the Action on ‘FOX NFL Sunday’ and ‘Good Day New York’

"My job is to facilitate and put the people that are knowledgeable in the best positions they can be and to keep things moving along, and that’s how I’ve always approached it because I’ve always looked at myself as just a member of the team, no matter what."

Amazon Prime Video Black Friday NFL Game Viewership Up 41%

Black Friday was give for Amazon Prime Video, which said about 13.51 million viewers streamed its NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and...

Report: Stephen A. Smith, ESPN Hopeful They Can Reach Deal in ‘Next Several Weeks’

If a deal is ultimately finalized, Smith could reportedly attain a “first-look” agreement for concepts that he backs across general entertainment properties at The Walt Disney Company.

TNT Sports Sets Alternative Telecasts During NBA Cup Games with NBA 2K and Genius Sports

TNT Sports said it will be providing viewers with alternative telecasts during the Knockout Rounds of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup. Working with NBA 2K...

ESPN Launches Annual ‘V Week’ to Raise Funds for Cancer Research

ESPN said it has launched its 18th Annual V Week for Cancer Research on December 3, Giving Tuesday. V Week is designed to raise funds...

Kansas City Royals Agree to New Deal with Diamond Sports Group

"We want to be available to anyone who wants to watch our exciting team as the ownership group continues to invest in the progress we’re making on the field."

ESPN to Carry All Games in Women’s NCAA Volleyball Tournament

ESPN said it will carry every match during the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship on its linear and streaming platforms. The tournament starts December...

Kyle Brandt: Mike Tirico Called Bills-49ers on Night Before Achilles Surgery

"Mike’s sitting there with a boot on his leg about to get Achilles surgery and he’s in the snow."

NBC Sports ‘Sunday Night Football’ Averages 22.5 Million Viewers for Bills-49ers

Earlier in the week, NBC Sports garnered a total audience delivery of 26.6 million viewers for its Thanksgiving Day broadcast of Dolphins-Packers.

WNBA 2025 Season Starts May 16 with Week-Long WNBA Tip-Off Presented by CarMax

The WNBA, coming off a big year, will launch its 29th regular season with a week-long WNBA Tip-Off 2025 Presented by CarMax starting May...

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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."