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Inside ESPN’s Bad Week: Leaks, Layoffs, and a PR Strategy Gone Wrong

"ESPN is exceptional in so many areas that when the company makes a rash of mistakes handling personnel matters it's surprising."

Why Facebook’s New Video Feed Matters for News Media Creators

If your newsroom or your channel walked away from that platform, now's a good time to reconsider.

Can AM/FM Radio Survive the Smartphone-Integrated Car Era?

This study should be yet another wake-up call for our industry.

What Managers Should Learn From ESPN’s Latest Round Of Layoffs

"There is a responsibility that comes with making these decisions, not just in who is let go, but in how the news is communicated. When that control slips and information leaks before leadership delivers the message directly, it doesn't just create headlines—it erodes trust.

How Andrew Fillipponi Welcomed the Pressure Of Covering a Pittsburgh Steelers Coaching Search

"This is a huge moment. You have your core audience, and the audience that checks in when moments like this happens. We want to give them more reasons to come back to us for smaller things, and convert them to P1 listeners."

ESPN Going Direct-To-Consumer Leads Barrett Media’s Top 5 TV Sports Stories of 2025

"Many stories captured headlines, but ESPN's decision to go direct-to-consumer easily topped the list as the most important sports television story of 2025."

Colin Cowherd: Podcasts Are Not “Selling Out” by Signing Video Exclusives With Netflix

"Let's say Pardon My Take does lose some audience. If they're getting an additional 4 million each from the company, you take it"

FS1 Host Danny Parkins: Not Every Topic Is Good For Every Platform

"I think it matters for time place, but mostly for this conversation platform"

How Craig Carton Pivoted To Podcasting With FOX Sports, Red Seat Ventures

"We talked pretty quickly about maintaining a working relationship and employment for FOX to have this opportunity to do the podcast"

‘First Things First’ Moving to Three Hours on FS1 Beginning Monday

"5pm-6pm we'll be a part of it. Danny Parkins will be a part of it. Coach will be a part of it. Greg will be a part of it. Maybe new friends of the First Things First family. That's what's happening"

670 The Score Announces Over $750,000 Raised By Second Annual Cubs For A Cure Radiothon

"We owe it all to our loyal listeners, sponsors, incredible team and our great partner, the Chicago Cubs"

How Danny Parkins Stays Focused on Building the “Cubs for a Cure” Radiothon at 670 The Score

"The radiothon is a massive undertaking, but having a partner like the Cubs behind it — that was the holy bleep moment."

Danny Parkins Reflects on ‘Breakfast Ball’ Ending, Addition to ‘First Things First’

"First Things First is arguably the best show in sports TV fronted by my best friend of 20 years. I’m getting added to it—it’s a tremendous honor."

Danny Parkins Moving to FS1 ‘First Things First’ With Expanded Timeslot

"I’m still going to be here. I’m really, really excited for what’s next."

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How Talent Feel About Audacy’s Expansion Into Sports Radio’s Future

"It's a positive to merge with SiriusXM. It is interesting that all these competitors in the arena are now joining forces. That never would happened ten years ago."