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University of Illinois At Chicago Ends Radio, Audio Streaming Play By Play Broadcasts

"These broadcasts gave listeners a connection to the players, the programs, and the university. It meant something to me to help build that connection. UIC basketball, (men and women) and baseball stand as the only school in the Missouri Valley without home and road local radio coverage."

Chris Oliviero Named NYSBA Board Chair for 2027

"Chris Oliviero brings vision and deep market leadership to the Chair, and our board reflects the full strength of broadcasting across New York."

Ernie Johnson Hints He Has “A Couple” Of Ideas For His Successor On Inside the NBA

"Whoever it is, the show will be in great hands. Obviously, I got a couple of people in mind, but I don't really feel like I need to share that."

Pat McAfee Show Sees Record Viewership For October 2026 On ESPN

"The show also climbed past its record September audience of 464,000. Additionally, viewership among adults 18-49 rose 20% from last October on linear TV."

Embrace Change And Keep Thriving in Sales

"Many challenges can impact your career significantly if you don’t roll with the punches."

Doug Karsch: Pac-12 TV Trouble, ESPN Layoffs ‘Not Uncorrelated’ 

"The Worldwide Leader no longer has like an oil tanker full of excess cash to be out there bidding on conference broadcast rights."

Skip Bayless Announces Lil’ Wayne as Undisputed Contributor

"He doesn’t yell or scream, but he does get emotional, and you hang on his every word because trust me, he has thought through every single word."

Big Ten Wants More Money From Media Partners to Add Oregon, Washington

"It's unclear whether networks would be willing to shell out more if Washington and Oregon join."

Steak Shapiro: ‘Sports Talk Radio Will Always be the Most Local Conversation’

"Radio around political talk is just stressful. So to me, the number one thing is, are you laughing, are you entertained and are you having fun?"

Ben & Woods Sign Three-Year Contract Extension at 97.3 The Fan

"I'm super, super, super stoked. I'm so glad you're staying and that we're staying and it's amazing.”

Locked On Sees Major Growth in Podcasts & Video

"Through the first six months of 2023, the total number of views and listens is up 44% year-over-year."

Stephen A. Smith ‘Not Optimisitic’ Mark Jackson Gets Chance ‘to Land on His Feet’

“I’m incredibly sad that he was let go, but I wasn't surprised once I started reading the reports.”

PD Mike ‘Ragz’ Ragozino Exits 1380 The Fan

"Ragz had been on the job since 2015. His official title was Operations Manager for the Federated Media cluster."

Circa Sports Signs on as Founding Partner of SlamBall

“We’re happy to have them included in the continuously expanding sports scene in Las Vegas and we look forward to seeing their growth."

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Chris Oliviero Named NYSBA Board Chair for 2027

"Chris Oliviero brings vision and deep market leadership to the Chair, and our board reflects the full strength of broadcasting across New York."

Ernie Johnson Hints He Has “A Couple” Of Ideas For His Successor On Inside the NBA

"Whoever it is, the show will be in great hands. Obviously, I got a couple of people in mind, but I don't really feel like I need to share that."

Pat McAfee Show Sees Record Viewership For October 2026 On ESPN

"The show also climbed past its record September audience of 464,000. Additionally, viewership among adults 18-49 rose 20% from last October on linear TV."

RCS Worldwide Names Tammy Halcomb and Merideth Kelly to Executive Roles

“Tammy and Merideth represent exactly the kind of bold, experienced leadership that will carry RCS Worldwide forward."