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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."

Mike Stone: Monday Night Football Gave Detroit a Nice PR Boost

"It was awesome watching it on television."

Amanda Gifford: ESPN Hopes Technology Will Remain Big Part of College Football Broadcasts

As more technology enters sports broadcasts, networks will try to find any way they can to bring the viewer closer to the game. That...

Mike Breen Inks Contract Extension with ESPN

The deal keeps Breen at ESPN through the 2026-27 NBA season.

ESPN Looking Toward Leagues in Strategic Partner Search

Disney has had discussions with the NBA regarding a minority equity stake and the provisions of a potential deal.

John Skipper: ESPN Was Worth More Than Disney’s Films and Parks Combined at Peak

Skipper made the revelation about past ESPN finances while appearing on Pablo Torre's Meadowlark Media podcast.

Doug Kezirian Launching Daily Half-Hour Show After ESPN Exit

A little more than three months after his exit from ESPN, Doug Kezirian has a new professional home at Only Players. The New York Post...

Amazon, NBA Marriage Doesn’t Make Sense

“Maybe this is part of a grander plan. It would have to be, right?”

Tim Kurkjian: Networks Aren’t Happy About Rangers/Diamondbacks World Series

“I think it’s great for baseball, and I know I’m in the vast minority here...but this is perfect for baseball,”

Chris Canty: Stephen A. Smith Told Me to Keep a Suit on Standby At All Times

“I don’t think it could be described as a jab; more like a tongue-lashing.”

‘NBA on ESPN’ Draws Strong Opening Night Numbers

The Opening Night doubleheader averaged nearly 2.76 million viewers, an 80% rise from the comparable slate of games last season.

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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."