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Longtime KDKA Radio Reporter Greg McAtee Dies

"We lost a great colleague today. Man, did he ever care about doing a great job."

Los Angeles Lakers PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter Retires From Role After 43 Years

"Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience."

CNN Poll Finds Fox News Most Trusted Political Brand in TV

The data from SSRS and CNN comes after a Reuters survey showed that only 33% trusted Fox News.

Sticks Media Loses WLGR As Border Media Reacquires Station

"We view it as a great opportunity to invest our resources and long-term vision into the station."

2025 BSM Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing: Day 1 Recap

Key takeaways from this year's sessions and speakers from day one of the Barrett Media Sports Summit

How Len Kasper Has Become Chicago’s Crosstown Baseball Voice in the Windy City

"I think there was probably a few moments of, 'Wait a minute, I’m hearing a voice that I connect to the other team in town.'"

Approaching The Summit: Marc Silverman, ESPN Chicago

"I always think that when you are around other smart people in our business, it just gives you an even greater pop on your energy."

Approaching The Summit: Jonathan Hood, ESPN Chicago, SiriusXM

"I would just tell people just continue to expand your brand. That's how you bring that synergy to the audience."

Approaching The Summit: Danny Zederman, Good Karma Brands, ESPN Chicago

"We can't be doing what's happening right now, we have to always be looking what's next."

Dan McNeil: My Second Stint at 670 The Score Was the ‘Worst Culture’ I Ever Worked At

“The Score was an absolute disaster. From a culture standpoint, every show was on an island.”

ESPN Michael Wilbon: Expansive Coverage of Bronny James Was Disgraceful

“I found it less than the professional-level standard that I became accustomed to personally at Northwestern, at The Washington Post. Just talking about Bronny James, for what?”

Jonathan Hood: MLB Tokyo Series Games Should Not Count

"These games in Japan count because we’re getting money for Japan. That’s not right.”

ESPN Chicago Names Jeff Meller New White Sox Radio Pregame, Postgame Host

"He has great passion for the Sox and all Chicago sports. This is a ‘dream job’ for him and we know he will add great value to our broadcasts.”

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Sports Radio Stations

"A total of 33 sports stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Stations category."

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Los Angeles Lakers PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter Retires From Role After 43 Years

"Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience."

CNN Poll Finds Fox News Most Trusted Political Brand in TV

The data from SSRS and CNN comes after a Reuters survey showed that only 33% trusted Fox News.

Sticks Media Loses WLGR As Border Media Reacquires Station

"We view it as a great opportunity to invest our resources and long-term vision into the station."

DAZN Reportedly Restructuring For Potential Outside Investment, Initial Public Offering

"DAZN has been expanding aggressively — merging with ViewLift, a leading provider of streaming and digital solutions deeply embedded in U.S. sports, signaling clear ambitions to break into American local sports markets."