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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

Saga Communications Reports 5.6% Revenue Decline During 2026’s First Quarter

"The other day, one of our leaders said to me, 'It's more important to get it right than it is to be right.' And we are beginning to get it right."

Saga Communications Inks Deal to Sell 22 Tower Sites For More Than $10 Million

"We are committed to evaluating every asset we own while still efficiently and effectively operating our businesses.”

Saga Communications CEO Chris Forgy: We Plan on Two-Thirds of Total Revenue to Be Digital By 2030

In its most recent financial results, 16% of the company's total revenue is in the digital space.

Saga Communications CEO Chris Forgy Explains Why Going to AI Voices for Station Imaging Makes Sense

"It was just to be prudent, to allow us to grow, not to try to cut our way out of a downdraft, because you can’t do that.”

Saga Communications to Replace Station Voiceover Talents with AI-Replicated Voices

"The savings we were able to generate by going through this other way of doing station imaging — utilizing AI — saved about 10 people who otherwise would have lost their jobs as a result of the expense reductions we wanted to put in place."

Radio Ads Work Best When They Tell a Great Story

I was recently with a client, and during the CNA, she used a phrase I have rarely heard before from a client. “I simply want someone to tell our story.”

Saga Communications Begins 2025 With 4% Revenue Decline in 1st Quarter

Station operating expenses declined 2.2% to $22.0 million, reflecting the company’s ongoing efforts to manage costs in a soft local advertising market.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America Reveals 2025 Leadership Awards

These awards will be presented during the Foundation's Annual Breakfast scheduled for April 9 at the Encore Resort in Las Vegas.

RAB Announces Newly Elected Board of Directors for 2025

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Saga Communications Promotes Samuel Bush And Wayne Leland On It’s Corporate Team

These new titles for both Sam and Wayne are a form of congratulations as well as recognition for their past, present and future contributions to Saga.

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ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.