Tag: ESPN

Browse our Latest articles!

Cumulus Media Releases Statement On Greg Papa Departure From KNBR

"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

How Chris Van Vliet Found Accidental Success With Consistency, Content, and Wrestling Storytelling

"You need to keep that in mind with the type of content you’re creating. There’s a life cycle on it. If I’m going to put something on YouTube that might get suggested as a recommended video months from now. I want the viewer to click on that and not be disappointed."

Why ESPN Radio’s Next Move Could Define How It Views It’s Future

"This decision can’t be about comfort. It can’t be about familiarity. And it definitely can’t be about recreating something that no longer exists. It has to be about vision."

Mike Golic Jr. Announces Departure From FanDuel Sports Network

"Unfortunately things didn’t go the way we all planned, but that’s life."

Fox, Sinclair Follows NAB Public Comment to FCC on Sports Rights Moving To Streaming Platforms

"Moving more sports behind paywalls would increase consumer costs, price some consumers out of watching, and keep others in the dark."

Dan Dakich Reaches Exclusive Extension With OutKick, Ends Local Radio Show on 1430AM

"As part of the new exclusive deal, Dakich is ending his daily radio show on Indianapolis' Sports Ticket 1430 AM."

NBC Sports Local MLB Analyst Approach Could Be a Game Changer for All Networks

"If this concept proves successful in year one of NBC Sports’ return to Major League Baseball coverage, it could create one of the most significant ripple effects in sports broadcasting."

ESPN’s Jeff Passan Explains Decision To Stay At ESPN, New Podcast, and Challenges of an MLB Insider

"ESPN, regardless of the rights we have, we’re still the best. We still do this better than anyone else, with the best people."

Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor Label Jason Whitlock as “Evil” and “Clout Chaser” in Response to Appearance on Cam Newton’s Podcast

"I can't look Jason Whitlock in the face because I don't see the human there. I see a clout chaser and somebody who does anything for anything."

Is Outrage the Only Strategy Left in Sports Media?

"Clicks, views, and chatter might generate noise, produce a momentary ratings spike, and help you trend on Twitter, but that doesn't define success anymore."

Popular

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."