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Denver Nuggets Announce New Television Broadcast Team

"Reed arrives after five years calling college hoops for ESPN, NBC/Peacock and FOX Sports. Meanwhile, Winge, with Altitude since 2018, steps into the lead analyst chair as the third full-time female analyst on an NBA regional network."

Nielsen Making Co-Viewing Official Part Of Updated Measurement Ahead Of NFL Season

"We are relentless in our pursuit of delivering the most accurate measurement possible for our media and advertising clients."

MS NOW Launches New Direct-to-Consumer ‘Membership’ Product

"Our mission has always been to inform, engage and empower our audience. Our Membership is the first step in a long-term strategy to deepen our relationship with audiences..."

Advertising Week New York 2026 Agenda Released

"Executives from Hilton, Southwest Airlines, State Farm, the NFL, The Hershey Company, Little Caesars, Stanley 1913 and Supergoop! will participate."

Ryan Clark, Mad Dog Get Into Heated Argument on ‘First Take’

"Mad Dog, stop screaming at me now, bro. For the last time, you're gonna stop screaming at me," Clark interrupted.

Gregg Giannotti Mocks Mad Dog For Mispronunciations

The clip ended with Giannotti, guest host Sal Licata, and update anchor Chris Lopresti cackling with laughter.

Mark Chernoff: ‘I Didn’t Believe Mad Dog Was Going To Leave WFAN’

“I wish they hadn’t separated, because it was the most amazing team.”

Chris Russo Reveals ESPN Salary on Howard Stern

Russo told Stern that he was contracted for 40 weekly appearances on ESPN's First Take. He also dropped the scoop that the network was paying $10,000 per appearance.

Suzyn Waldman, Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Lead Nominees For Radio Hall of Fame

"In total, eight people will be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame."

An Open Letter to JJ Redick

Danny O'Neil is rooting for JJ Redick in his new media role and has some advice to help him "flush" out some old media takes.

Quit Slamming Chris Russo, Start Celebrating JJ Redick

"When Chris Russo said that he had been watching the NBA for 60 years and rattled off a list of old players that he loved as a kid, Redick fired back with a perfect response."

Chris Russo Is Becoming A Liability For First Take

"Russo may very well be speaking for the attitudes and opinions of a significant part of the audience, but he’s either unable or unwilling to defend those points in an actual debate."

JJ Redick: ‘I Could Have Been Harder on Mad Dog’

"JJ Redick had no regrets about how it played out or anything he said."

Sports Media Colleagues Praise JJ Redick In First Take Debate With Chris Russo

"I don’t actually care about the fans that watched Bob Cousy play or watched Wilt play. I don’t care. I appreciate they’ve been NBA fans that long but I don’t appreciate the undertone.”

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Nielsen Making Co-Viewing Official Part Of Updated Measurement Ahead Of NFL Season

"We are relentless in our pursuit of delivering the most accurate measurement possible for our media and advertising clients."

MS NOW Launches New Direct-to-Consumer ‘Membership’ Product

"Our mission has always been to inform, engage and empower our audience. Our Membership is the first step in a long-term strategy to deepen our relationship with audiences..."

Advertising Week New York 2026 Agenda Released

"Executives from Hilton, Southwest Airlines, State Farm, the NFL, The Hershey Company, Little Caesars, Stanley 1913 and Supergoop! will participate."

MeidasTouch Network Strikes Deal with Audacy for Sales, Distribution

"Our partnership with Audacy significantly expands our podcast capabilities while strengthening our advertising operation as we continue growing the MeidasTouch Network."