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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."

NBC Sports Adds Jason Benetti, Dave Flemming To College Football Broadcast Roster

"Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge, and Kathryn Tappen return to Big Ten Saturday Night and will call all Saturday primetime games this season. Dan Hicks and Jason Garrett are also back in NBC’s Notre Dame Football booth."

Mac Edwards Steps Down After 35 Years Beasley

"Mac's passion for radio and commitment to excellence made a lasting impact across every market he led."

Salem Media Announces Documentary Featuring Final Charlie Kirk Interview

The documentary will premiere September 10, marking one year since Kirk was killed.

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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NBC Sports Adds Jason Benetti, Dave Flemming To College Football Broadcast Roster

"Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge, and Kathryn Tappen return to Big Ten Saturday Night and will call all Saturday primetime games this season. Dan Hicks and Jason Garrett are also back in NBC’s Notre Dame Football booth."

Mac Edwards Steps Down After 35 Years Beasley

"Mac's passion for radio and commitment to excellence made a lasting impact across every market he led."

Salem Media Announces Documentary Featuring Final Charlie Kirk Interview

The documentary will premiere September 10, marking one year since Kirk was killed.

Tanner Laura Casey Show Expands to Five Major Markets

"The show's success in Portland clearly warrants this network expansion strategy."