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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

1080 The Fan Gets Big Performance From Isaac and Suke in Portland Fall Ratings Book

For the full week (M-SU 6a-12a), 1080 The Fan amassed a 3.6 share, finishing eighth in the market.

ESPN and FOX Unveil 2024 Major League Baseball Season Schedules

FOX and ESPN have both released their broadcasting schedules for the 2024 Major League Baseball season, but only until about Labor Day.

105.3 The Fan Signs Extension with the Texas Rangers

“We have an outstanding partnership with 105.3 The Fan that provides unmatched coverage of the Rangers in North Texas. The Rangers are proud to share in the celebration of our 2023 World Series championship with The Fan and look forward to continuing our relationship.”

‘Sunday Night Football’ Delivers Best Viewership Totals Since 2015 for NBC

Sunday Night Football on NBC averaged a Total Audience Delivery of 21.4 million viewers in 2023, the show’s best since 2015 and up 8 percent from 2022.

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo: Pat McAfee is ‘Too Sensitive’

"Let it go, you're making $85 million dollars or whatever you're making. You can't get that wrapped up when somebody writes something that's not so much in your corner, you can't come out swinging and bury everybody."

Jim Rome Launching New Digital Video Show on X

"X provides an incredible opportunity for me to reach fans on the biggest, most dynamic platform in the world."

Is Chiefs-Dolphins Worth Spending $6 for NBC Peacock?

"Can Peacock, with 30 million current subscribers, make a dent with one playoff offering?"

Carl Dukes Answered the Call from 92.9 The Game

"I’ve never claimed to be the smartest guy in the room, nor do I want to be, but I understand what the audience wants and I understand how it should be delivered."

Stephen A. Smith: Shannon Sharpe is Neither a Journalist Nor an Entertainer

Smith's comments came after Sharpe was criticized for his lack of follow-up questions to Katt Williams during a viral interview.

Social Studies: Matthew Demeke, AM 570 LA Sports

"We have to realize that with every platform we're doing, it's not just AM 570 radio listeners. It's Dodger fans, it's Clipper fans."

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Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."