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ESPN Executive Peter McConville Departs After More Than Three Decades at the Network

"To my talented colleagues, thank you. The relationships and experiences will stay with me long after this chapter closes."

Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Multiple US Sportsbooks Set Records With Super Bowl LVII Action

"Front Office Sports reported Monday that FanDuel, DraftKings and MGM all set some kind of records over the weekend."

DraftKings, VSIN to Deliver 70 Hours of Content From Super Bowl Radio Row

“The on-site opportunity will allow DraftKings and VSiN talent to deliver real-time insights and enhanced content featuring celebrities and athletes as the media, entertainment and sports worlds collide in Phoenix for the big game.” 

DraftKings Chief Media Officer Brian Angiolet Departs

Angiolet was on the job for 18 months, which included DraftKings striking a deal with Meadowlark Media to distribute The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.

DraftKings Ranks Top 10 In National Radio Ad Buys

In 2021, DraftKings spent $26 million on national radio for it's betting service. It was the most by any sportsbook in the country and the only one to crack the top ten of companies in all of radio ad spends.

Mike Golic Jr: You Feel Like ‘A Product Of The Machine’ At ESPN

"It was a hard decision, but one of those where I just looked and said 'when am I going to have an opportunity to maybe go and get in on the ground floor of something, go and actually build and create something?'"

Mike Golic Jr Announces New Gig With DraftKings

"Golic said it has been strange not having anywhere to broadcast for nearly three full months."

Mike Golic, Jessica Smetana Team Up For DraftKings Podcast

"The podcast is separate from the company's deal with Meadowlark Media."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 21 Specialty Selections of 2021

"These categories were different from the BSM Top 20 and represent twenty one (21) total votes by our current staff and a few select former members."

Angiolet, Borod, Craig & Sottolano Added To 2022 BSM Summit

"If you're planning to attend, please buy your tickets as soon as possible. We have limited room and it's first come, first serve."

John Skipper To Speak At The 2022 BSM Summit

"In January 2021, Skipper's plate became even more full when he reunited with Dan Le Batard to create Meadowlark Media. Since joining forces, the group has raised millions of dollars in funding, lured key talent to join the brand, and in April, Meadowlark closed a deal with DraftKings for a reported fifty million dollars over three years. Not too shabby for year #1.

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Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Ernie Johnson Explains The Timing Of His Inside the NBA Retirement Announcement

"I actually kind of got tired of people asking me if I was going to keep doing the show."