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Jim Cryns writes features for Barrett News Media. He has spent time in radio as a reporter for WTMJ, and has served as an author and former writer for the Milwaukee Brewers. To touch base or pick up a copy of his new book: Talk To Me – Profiles on News Talkers and Media Leaders From Top 50 Markets, log on to Amazon or shoot Jim an email at jimcryns3_zhd@indeedemail.com.
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Sports Radio
Jason Kelce Tells Rich Eisen: I’ve Said No to Plenty of Opportunities Despite Phone ‘Ringing Off the Hook’
"It's very weird that a center is on TV as much as I am, but I'm just running with it and having fun."
Ken Carman: ‘There’s Going to Be Lots of Questions’ if Doug Gottlieb, Green Bay Don’t Win
"Yeah, I appreciate it. I appreciate it if he wins."
Dave Portnoy: Advertisers Are Flocking to Barstool Sports to Work with Jon Gruden
"He's all in. People coming out of the woodwork wanting to work with him."
Brad Gillie Promoted to Lead Anchor on Performance Racing Network
"I am truly grateful to PRN and Speedway Motorsports for the opportunity to continue building on a long legacy of exceptional broadcasts."
Jon ‘Stugotz’ Weiner: We Are Using a Tier System to Determine ‘How Badly You Want Me on Your Show’
"So really, it depends on how badly you want me on your show..."
Sports Columns
ESPN Pushed the SEC Propaganda Machine Into Overdrive This Season
"It’s shameless, and it undermines the credibility of a lot of knowledgeable and talented people."
Barrett Media Welcomes Jon Lafayette as Sports Editor, Promotes Derek Futterman to Associate Sports Editor
"We want to share news, tell stories, highlight people, and explore business issues that effect all areas of the industry. But to do that, adjustments have to be made."
Hubie Brown Has Given His Life to NBA Basketball and Fans Are Smarter Because of It
Whether he was working with Verne Lundquist, Dick Stockton, Al Michaels, Mike Breen or any number of other play-by-play broadcasters he had the chance to work with, he made the broadcast better.
‘The Facility’ on FS1 Features an Eclectic Mix with Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, Chase Daniel and James Jones
There is a suave coolness about The Facility that is very appealing.
TNT Sports Should Embrace a Sports Betting Identity
“The company has some really good properties in its arsenal. All of them have tremendous value to the betting community.”
Sports Television
ESPN Digital No. 1 in Sports for 32nd Consecutive Month
For the month of October across ESPN Digital, YouTube and ESPN Social media platforms, the company reached 199.3 million unique fans and approximately 71% of U.S. adults.
ESPN ‘Monday Night Football’ Averages 17.4 Million Viewers for Ravens-Chargers
The game pitted head coaches and brothers John Harbaugh and Jim Harbaugh against one another and peaked at 19.2 million viewers during the 10 to 10:15 p.m. EST quarter-hour.
ESPN Signs Danny Green, Angel Gray and Tim Bontemps to Contract Extensions
Danny Green, Angel Gray and Tim Bontemps have all signed contract extensions to remain with ESPN.
ESPN ‘College GameDay’ Averages 3.5 Million Viewers, Fourth Most-Watched Regular-Season Episode in Show History
As a whole, the program registered as the fourth most-watched regular-season episode of all time and is up 21% over the comparable edition from last season.
FOX ‘Big Noon Saturday’ Broadcast of Indiana-Ohio State Averages 9.32 Million Viewers, ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ Earns Most-Watched Show of Season
As a whole, viewership for the Indiana-Ohio State game was up 38% over last year’s Big Noon Saturday average on the network, which was approximately 6.74 million viewers.
News Radio
Joe Rogan: Democrats ‘Scrambling to Try to Create Their Own Version’ of The Joe Rogan Experience
"This is one thing that keeps coming up, like, ‘We need our own Joe Rogan.’"
Former WCBS 880 Anchor Steve Scott Joins KCBS Radio in San Francisco
"One door closes and another opens. I'm very excited about what comes next."
John Fredericks Purchases 920 The Torch, 5 Other Morgantown Signals
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
CNN Analyst Scott Jennings to Guest Host The Mike Gallagher Show
"He's the one common sense voice on CNN."
Clay Travis: OutKick Needs a White House Reporter
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Columns
Does The Daily Wire Need News/Talk Radio Or Is It The Other Way Around?
It feels like a bit like the chicken and the egg conundrum. Will The Daily Wire see a diminished presence without a national radio partner? Will news/talk radio suffer without the likes of Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, and Michael Knowles?
Will The Media Industry Adapt To Technological Changes?
"How many traditional news outlets are effectively using TikTok, for example? How well did traditional media fare when Facebook and Google took their content and advertising revenue?"
Your News Talk or Sports Talk Program Director Was Laid Off, Now What?
If you feel like your show is off center in some way, it probably is.
Is Cable News in the Middle of a Renaissance or On Life Support?
Despite being weeks removed from "the podcast election", this week proves cable news is still a major player.
Online News Sources Often Turn Out to Be Political Activists Disguised as Independent Journalists
While the left is trying to get back in touch with America, the right is unreasonably going scorched earth on the media landscape. You the American public lose in both instances because your news no longer attempts to be neutral.
News Television
Former CNN CEO Chris Licht: ‘I Did Not Build Trust’ With Employees, Leading to My Downfall
Chris Licht added that "there's a fine line between confidence and arrogance" and that he was "sometimes on the wrong side of that."
Newsmax in Negotiations to Add Kari Lake, Report Says
Lake spent more than 20 years as a local news anchor at FOX 10 in Phoenix before launching her political career.
CNN Names Kaitlan Collins Chief White House Correspondent
Collins will continue to host The Source at 9 PM ET, marking the first time a primetime host has held the dual role of primetime host and Chief White House Correspondent for CNN.
CNN to Debut ‘Thanksgiving in America’ Special
The program will feature live look-ins at some of the largest parades in the country, as well as celebrities sharing their favorite holiday traditions.
Norah O’Donnell Sets Exit Date From CBS Evening News Anchor Chair
Norah O'Donnell has helmed the chair since July 2019.
Music News
iHeartMedia Names Damiano David ‘On The Verge’
Damiano David has been named the latest iHeartMedia “On The Verge” artist with the release of his new solo single, “Born With A Broken Heart.”
Chris O’Neil And ‘Mark The Shark’ Wills Promoted At Pamal Broadcasting
Pamal Broadcasting has announced key changes within its programming department in Rutland, VT, and Glens Falls, NY.
Michelle Souther Named Operations Manager at Guaranty Media
In her new role, Southern will oversee operations for Classic Rock “Eagle 98.1” Country “100.7 The Tiger,” Sports “ESPN 104.5”/104.9 KNXX, and “Talk 107.3.”
WXPN’s Bruce Warren Entering ‘Phased Retirement’
Bruce Warren, longtime programmer at Adult Alternative WXPN Philadelphia (88.5), will step down in January 2025 and enter a phased retirement following his departure.
Gunner Jackson Steps Down As KMLE Phoenix Morning Host
After five years, Gunner Jackson has announced his departure as a morning host at Audacy’s Country 107.9 KMLE Phoenix.
Music Columns
Does The Daily Wire Need News/Talk Radio Or Is It The Other Way Around?
It feels like a bit like the chicken and the egg conundrum. Will The Daily Wire see a diminished presence without a national radio partner? Will news/talk radio suffer without the likes of Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, and Michael Knowles?
Will The Media Industry Adapt To Technological Changes?
"How many traditional news outlets are effectively using TikTok, for example? How well did traditional media fare when Facebook and Google took their content and advertising revenue?"
Your News Talk or Sports Talk Program Director Was Laid Off, Now What?
If you feel like your show is off center in some way, it probably is.
Is Cable News in the Middle of a Renaissance or On Life Support?
Despite being weeks removed from "the podcast election", this week proves cable news is still a major player.
Online News Sources Often Turn Out to Be Political Activists Disguised as Independent Journalists
While the left is trying to get back in touch with America, the right is unreasonably going scorched earth on the media landscape. You the American public lose in both instances because your news no longer attempts to be neutral.
Podcasting
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
Jim Cryns writes features for Barrett News Media. He has spent time in radio as a reporter for WTMJ, and has served as an author and former writer for the Milwaukee Brewers. To touch base or pick up a copy of his new book: Talk To Me – Profiles on News Talkers and Media Leaders From Top 50 Markets, log on to Amazon or shoot Jim an email at jimcryns3_zhd@indeedemail.com.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
Sports Radio
Jason Kelce Tells Rich Eisen: I’ve Said No to Plenty of Opportunities Despite Phone ‘Ringing Off the Hook’
"It's very weird that a center is on TV as much as I am, but I'm just running with it and having fun."
Ken Carman: ‘There’s Going to Be Lots of Questions’ if Doug Gottlieb, Green Bay Don’t Win
"Yeah, I appreciate it. I appreciate it if he wins."
Dave Portnoy: Advertisers Are Flocking to Barstool Sports to Work with Jon Gruden
"He's all in. People coming out of the woodwork wanting to work with him."
Brad Gillie Promoted to Lead Anchor on Performance Racing Network
"I am truly grateful to PRN and Speedway Motorsports for the opportunity to continue building on a long legacy of exceptional broadcasts."
Jon ‘Stugotz’ Weiner: We Are Using a Tier System to Determine ‘How Badly You Want Me on Your Show’
"So really, it depends on how badly you want me on your show..."
Sports Columns
ESPN Pushed the SEC Propaganda Machine Into Overdrive This Season
"It’s shameless, and it undermines the credibility of a lot of knowledgeable and talented people."
Barrett Media Welcomes Jon Lafayette as Sports Editor, Promotes Derek Futterman to Associate Sports Editor
"We want to share news, tell stories, highlight people, and explore business issues that effect all areas of the industry. But to do that, adjustments have to be made."
Hubie Brown Has Given His Life to NBA Basketball and Fans Are Smarter Because of It
Whether he was working with Verne Lundquist, Dick Stockton, Al Michaels, Mike Breen or any number of other play-by-play broadcasters he had the chance to work with, he made the broadcast better.
‘The Facility’ on FS1 Features an Eclectic Mix with Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, Chase Daniel and James Jones
There is a suave coolness about The Facility that is very appealing.
TNT Sports Should Embrace a Sports Betting Identity
“The company has some really good properties in its arsenal. All of them have tremendous value to the betting community.”
Sports Television
ESPN Digital No. 1 in Sports for 32nd Consecutive Month
For the month of October across ESPN Digital, YouTube and ESPN Social media platforms, the company reached 199.3 million unique fans and approximately 71% of U.S. adults.
ESPN ‘Monday Night Football’ Averages 17.4 Million Viewers for Ravens-Chargers
The game pitted head coaches and brothers John Harbaugh and Jim Harbaugh against one another and peaked at 19.2 million viewers during the 10 to 10:15 p.m. EST quarter-hour.
ESPN Signs Danny Green, Angel Gray and Tim Bontemps to Contract Extensions
Danny Green, Angel Gray and Tim Bontemps have all signed contract extensions to remain with ESPN.
ESPN ‘College GameDay’ Averages 3.5 Million Viewers, Fourth Most-Watched Regular-Season Episode in Show History
As a whole, the program registered as the fourth most-watched regular-season episode of all time and is up 21% over the comparable edition from last season.
FOX ‘Big Noon Saturday’ Broadcast of Indiana-Ohio State Averages 9.32 Million Viewers, ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ Earns Most-Watched Show of Season
As a whole, viewership for the Indiana-Ohio State game was up 38% over last year’s Big Noon Saturday average on the network, which was approximately 6.74 million viewers.
News Radio
Joe Rogan: Democrats ‘Scrambling to Try to Create Their Own Version’ of The Joe Rogan Experience
"This is one thing that keeps coming up, like, ‘We need our own Joe Rogan.’"
Former WCBS 880 Anchor Steve Scott Joins KCBS Radio in San Francisco
"One door closes and another opens. I'm very excited about what comes next."
John Fredericks Purchases 920 The Torch, 5 Other Morgantown Signals
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
CNN Analyst Scott Jennings to Guest Host The Mike Gallagher Show
"He's the one common sense voice on CNN."
Clay Travis: OutKick Needs a White House Reporter
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Columns
Does The Daily Wire Need News/Talk Radio Or Is It The Other Way Around?
It feels like a bit like the chicken and the egg conundrum. Will The Daily Wire see a diminished presence without a national radio partner? Will news/talk radio suffer without the likes of Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, and Michael Knowles?
Will The Media Industry Adapt To Technological Changes?
"How many traditional news outlets are effectively using TikTok, for example? How well did traditional media fare when Facebook and Google took their content and advertising revenue?"
Your News Talk or Sports Talk Program Director Was Laid Off, Now What?
If you feel like your show is off center in some way, it probably is.
Is Cable News in the Middle of a Renaissance or On Life Support?
Despite being weeks removed from "the podcast election", this week proves cable news is still a major player.
Online News Sources Often Turn Out to Be Political Activists Disguised as Independent Journalists
While the left is trying to get back in touch with America, the right is unreasonably going scorched earth on the media landscape. You the American public lose in both instances because your news no longer attempts to be neutral.
News Television
Former CNN CEO Chris Licht: ‘I Did Not Build Trust’ With Employees, Leading to My Downfall
Chris Licht added that "there's a fine line between confidence and arrogance" and that he was "sometimes on the wrong side of that."
Newsmax in Negotiations to Add Kari Lake, Report Says
Lake spent more than 20 years as a local news anchor at FOX 10 in Phoenix before launching her political career.
CNN Names Kaitlan Collins Chief White House Correspondent
Collins will continue to host The Source at 9 PM ET, marking the first time a primetime host has held the dual role of primetime host and Chief White House Correspondent for CNN.
CNN to Debut ‘Thanksgiving in America’ Special
The program will feature live look-ins at some of the largest parades in the country, as well as celebrities sharing their favorite holiday traditions.
Norah O’Donnell Sets Exit Date From CBS Evening News Anchor Chair
Norah O'Donnell has helmed the chair since July 2019.
Music News
iHeartMedia Names Damiano David ‘On The Verge’
Damiano David has been named the latest iHeartMedia “On The Verge” artist with the release of his new solo single, “Born With A Broken Heart.”
Chris O’Neil And ‘Mark The Shark’ Wills Promoted At Pamal Broadcasting
Pamal Broadcasting has announced key changes within its programming department in Rutland, VT, and Glens Falls, NY.
Michelle Souther Named Operations Manager at Guaranty Media
In her new role, Southern will oversee operations for Classic Rock “Eagle 98.1” Country “100.7 The Tiger,” Sports “ESPN 104.5”/104.9 KNXX, and “Talk 107.3.”
WXPN’s Bruce Warren Entering ‘Phased Retirement’
Bruce Warren, longtime programmer at Adult Alternative WXPN Philadelphia (88.5), will step down in January 2025 and enter a phased retirement following his departure.
Gunner Jackson Steps Down As KMLE Phoenix Morning Host
After five years, Gunner Jackson has announced his departure as a morning host at Audacy’s Country 107.9 KMLE Phoenix.
Music Columns
Does The Daily Wire Need News/Talk Radio Or Is It The Other Way Around?
It feels like a bit like the chicken and the egg conundrum. Will The Daily Wire see a diminished presence without a national radio partner? Will news/talk radio suffer without the likes of Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, and Michael Knowles?
Will The Media Industry Adapt To Technological Changes?
"How many traditional news outlets are effectively using TikTok, for example? How well did traditional media fare when Facebook and Google took their content and advertising revenue?"
Your News Talk or Sports Talk Program Director Was Laid Off, Now What?
If you feel like your show is off center in some way, it probably is.
Is Cable News in the Middle of a Renaissance or On Life Support?
Despite being weeks removed from "the podcast election", this week proves cable news is still a major player.
Online News Sources Often Turn Out to Be Political Activists Disguised as Independent Journalists
While the left is trying to get back in touch with America, the right is unreasonably going scorched earth on the media landscape. You the American public lose in both instances because your news no longer attempts to be neutral.
Podcasting
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
Jim Cryns writes features for Barrett News Media. He has spent time in radio as a reporter for WTMJ, and has served as an author and former writer for the Milwaukee Brewers. To touch base or pick up a copy of his new book: Talk To Me – Profiles on News Talkers and Media Leaders From Top 50 Markets, log on to Amazon or shoot Jim an email at jimcryns3_zhd@indeedemail.com.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
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