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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.

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."

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."

Aaron Rodgers and Pat McAfee Have ESPN Between a Rock and a Hard Place

What is the path forward for ESPN that doesn't include intense scrutiny? From my perspective, I don't know that one exists, and that's a tough spot to find yourself.

Chad Withrow: ESPN the Winner in Pat McAfee Drama

"There are clearly some huge egos at play...and when those egos start to butt heads...that's not what happened here."

WWE Announces Former ESPN Exec Lee Fitting as Head of Media and Production

“Lee will be a tremendous addition to our stellar media and production team and play a key role in helping catapult WWE’s growth.”

ESPN MegaCast of CFP National Championship Game Scores Over 25 Million Viewers

The game was the most-watched championship game since LSU-Clemson in 2020 and was an increase of 45% year-over-year as well as 11% above 2022.

97.1 The Fan Delivers Double-Digit Shares in Columbus Fall Ratings Book

For the full week (M-SU 6a-12a), 97.1 The Fan earned a 17.5 share among Men 25-54 to rank first in the market.

CBS Reports Its 2023 NFL Broadcast Season Was Its Most-Watched Since 1998

CBS averaged 19.345 million viewers, a 5% increase. The 4:25 p.m. ET national game window averaged 24.637 million viewers, the most in its time slot.

ESPN Provides In-Depth Look at Most-Watched ‘Monday Night Football’ Season in 23 Years

MNF reached 124 million fans, lifted its audience in every key demo by double-digits, and aired four games whose viewership surpassed all previous MNF games.

Carrington Harrison of 610 Sports in KC: Peacock Streaming Game is ‘Terrible for the Consumer’

"They started with a regular season package, they're now moving to one postseason game. This is not where it stops, that's never where it stops with the NFL"

Sports Business Journal Report: 200+ NFL League Employees Offered Buyout Package

"Together we have defined the League’s strategic priorities and identified areas for significant growth and investment.  Those areas – such as international expansion, the growth of flag football, and the continued development of media and digital platforms – will help shape the future of the game."

Eric Spitz, Rod Lakin, Marc Kohn and Steve Braband to Speak at the 2024 BSM Summit

"We have previously announced more than 20 speakers for this year's show, and are excited today to add 4 more dynamic leaders to our lineup."

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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.

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."

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."