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Xperi Data Shows Radio Listenership More Than Doubled On NFL’s Opening Sunday

"Overall Sunday audience share jumped 60% on average. Pre-game listening rose 111% heading into kickoff, and post-game audiences grew 152%."

IAB: 86% of Ad Buyers Are Changing AI Measurement Strategies

"The industry is rebuilding its playbook mid-flight."

Disney Taps Adam Smith to Head DTC Streaming Division

"I’m grateful for this team, energized by what’s ahead, and excited for our next chapter.”

Barstool Sports Adds Game Theory Podcast As Sam Vecenie Departs The Athletic

"I'm super excited to team up with you. I'm super excited to team up Barstool [Sports]. I think this is an amazing, fun ride that we're gonna go on. I couldn't be more pumped. It's gonna be great."

Peter Schrager: My Time At NFL Network Just Ran Its Course

“There were multiple companies that we were talking with, because my contract was up, and ESPN seemed like the perfect place."

There Are Better Presidential Sports Media Options Than Stephen A. Smith

"Is there a needle in the sports media haystack that could find a way to win over the American populace and lead our country to greater days ahead?

UConn-South Carolina NCAA WCBB National Championship Game Averages 8.5 Million Viewers on ABC

Viewership for the UConn-South Carolina game, which ended in a victory for Paige Bueckers and the Huskies, peaked with 9.8 million viewers.

Stephen A. Smith No Longer Ruling Out Possibility of Running for President in 2028

"I've decided that I'm no longer going to close that door. I'm gonna keep my options open. I'm going to entertain the possibility."

Gary Bettman: Local Rights Deals Continue To Be Important for Fan Connection to NHL

“There’s still going to be an important role for local coverage."

Clinton Yates Believes Diversity of Ideas & Friends Brings Out the Best of ESPN Radio

"The fastball is not the only pitch I’m trying to throw, and over the course of my career, I’ve tried to mix in different pitches and do things different ways."

Kenny Mayne Says He Doesn’t See Himself Returning To Broadcasting

"It's almost been four years, almost. When I left, at first I just like, What the f**k did I just do?”

Elle Duncan is Showcasing Fandom in the Spotlight at ESPN

"We are really unique in that our audiences are young, they’re consuming on different platforms and the investment from a company like ESPN, which has been around for 20 years investing in this space, is paying those dividends now."

ESPN Attains Top Finish in Sports Digital, Social in February

As the company continues to maintain its stellar presence across these platforms, ESPN Social accrued 1 billion engagements in a month for the first time ever.

Ariel Epstein: In-Game Betting Analysis Brings New Opportunity to Industry

"If you want to be in sports betting, you’re rooting for this."

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IAB: 86% of Ad Buyers Are Changing AI Measurement Strategies

"The industry is rebuilding its playbook mid-flight."

Disney Taps Adam Smith to Head DTC Streaming Division

"I’m grateful for this team, energized by what’s ahead, and excited for our next chapter.”

Barstool Sports Adds Game Theory Podcast As Sam Vecenie Departs The Athletic

"I'm super excited to team up with you. I'm super excited to team up Barstool [Sports]. I think this is an amazing, fun ride that we're gonna go on. I couldn't be more pumped. It's gonna be great."

Craig Karmazin: AI Could Eliminate The Value Of Podcast Impressions

"The AI slop that's going to be out there, including in the podcast space, is going to be extreme in the next five years. It's going to take the value of podcast impressions down to almost zero."