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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

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Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

ESPN Promotes Mike Foss to Replace David Roberts

As David Roberts begins to wind down his career, ESPN doesn't have to look far for his replacement. It has named Mike Foss as...

Why Skip Bayless’ Return to ‘First Take’ Should Be an Audition for More

"ESPN doesn’t need nostalgia—it needs impact. And impact is exactly what a recurring role for Bayless on First Take could deliver. The history is proven, the attention is guaranteed, and the interest is already built in."

Skip Bayless to Reunite With Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take’ This Friday on ESPN

"No one has ever quite matched the chemistry that maybe God above gave us."

ESPN Executive Dave Roberts Retiring at the End of August

"This has been both a real honor and a blessing to work for and with the most talented people in the industry."

ESPN Executive David Roberts Reportedly Retiring Soon

"According to Andrew Marchand, senior vice president Mike Foss is expected to take on expanded responsibilities."

ESPN Hires Roxanna Scott as Senior Vice President, Editor in Chief

"It’s an honor to lead the newsroom at ESPN, the global leader in sports news"

ESPN Adds Former NFL MVP Cam Newton Primarily to Work on ‘First Take’

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ESPN Outlines Content Organization Restructuring, New Roles for Mike McQuade, David Roberts

ESPN is undergoing a reorganization to its content structure, as announced on Monday by Burke Magnus, the company’s president of content. Magnus sent an...

Shannon Sharpe Inks Multiyear Extension with ESPN, to Expand Role on ‘First Take’

"I look forward to expanding my role and showing more of the world what I have to offer."

ESPN Edge Conference Showcases Innovation in Sports Media

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Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."