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Worldwide News Network Launches Weekend Business Reports, WTOP First Affiliate

“WWNN is not simply filling the gap left by the demise of the CBS Radio Network. We’re building something stronger and more relevant for today’s audience."

Forever Media Sells Froggy 104.3 WOGI to Family Life

"Nonprofit radio ownership continues fragmenting the commercial landscape in mid-sized markets"

Magnum Media Buys 3 Wisconsin Stations

“In June, when my Dad was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, he spoke in the video about WCOW being the very first radio station he was ever in at age 4."

Disney Absorbs TikTok Creators Into Streaming Strategy Push

"The best storytellers are fans first—that has always been true at Disney, and today, fans are celebrating our stories in entirely new ways."

Kirk Herbstreit on Criticism of Gus Johnson: ‘How Do You Not Get Into’ Colorado, TCU?

“If you have a game going back and forth like they had in that particular game, it's easy to get caught up in the emotion of the game...It was like two or three plays, touchdown!"

ESPN Unveils ‘Monday Blitz’ Show, New NFL Monday Lineup

The fast-paced program will be hosted by SportsCenter studio anchor Michael Eaves, and he will be joined by Booger McFarland and Herm Edwards among others.

Jimmy Pitaro ‘Contemplated Leaving’ ESPN Under Bob Chapek

"Sherman writes that at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pitaro had become 'so demoralized' with Chapek’s attempts to reorganize the Walt Disney Company that 'he contemplated leaving the company."'

Mina Kimes Joins Meadowlark Media, Signs Deal to Stay at ESPN

Mina Kimes is joining Meadowlark Media according to Kyle Koster of The Big Lead. Details are sparse at the moment, but Barrett Sports Media...

Spectrum May Have Sped Up ESPN Direct-to-Consumer Move

Cable companies can't afford to be held hostage by channels and vice versa. So, cable channels like ESPN need to use the one bullet left in the chamber.

ESPN VP of Production Patricia Lowry To Exit After 21 Years

"Lowry, in her job at ESPN, oversaw women's college basketball across the networks as well as men's basketball on SEC Network and Longhorn Network."

Evan Roberts: Most New Yorkers Won’t Feel ESPN/Spectrum Stand Off Until Monday

“On Monday, the New York Jets play a football game that is Monday Night Football on ESPN and ABC.”

Chris Mortensen Leaving ESPN After 35-Year Tenure

Mortensen joined ESPN in 1991 and quickly immersed himself as an invaluable part of the network’s football coverage.

Michelle Smallmon Launches New ESPN Radio Show with Black Eye

"I am a team player, and I think I took it a little too literally, guys."

ManningCast Returning for Third Season With New Technology

The ManningCast was responsible for 19 of the 20 most-watched alternate game presentations from ESPN last year.

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Forever Media Sells Froggy 104.3 WOGI to Family Life

"Nonprofit radio ownership continues fragmenting the commercial landscape in mid-sized markets"

Magnum Media Buys 3 Wisconsin Stations

“In June, when my Dad was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, he spoke in the video about WCOW being the very first radio station he was ever in at age 4."

Disney Absorbs TikTok Creators Into Streaming Strategy Push

"The best storytellers are fans first—that has always been true at Disney, and today, fans are celebrating our stories in entirely new ways."

Throwback Nation Expands Daily to Three Connoisseur Media Stations

"Throwback Nation continues building its national footprint and affiliate base."