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Versant Reports 3.8% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"We continued executing our strategy by investing in opportunities that will drive the next phase of our growth."

Nexstar Media Group Reports 62% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"We remain confident that the case challenging our acquisition of TEGNA is without merit and we will continue to vigorously defend it.”

Former Big Machine President Kautz Starts Advisory Firm

"Veteran executives increasingly build boutique consulting practices in music."

Strong Digital Performance Helps Townsquare Media Finish Q2 Nearly Flat

"Our Digital businesses represented 57% of Townsquare’s net revenue and 59% of Segment Profit in the first six months of the year."

Nick Wilson: ‘MLB Needs Its Own Pat McAfee’

“When Pat McAfee’s on college football; the NFL; Major League Baseball; the NBA – he does lose some of his luster.”

Michael Irvin Remains Suspended by NFL Network

"No hearing has been set in the case, which could explain the lack of movement by NFL Network."

Daniel Ricciardo Leaving ESPN, Returning to Formula 1

ESPN has not yet divulged who will be taking his place on the alternate broadcast.

SportsCenter Sees Viewership Growth Through First Half of 2023

“Of the eight daily SportsCenter episodes, seven of them are seeing bigger audiences in 2023 than they did in the first half of 2022.”

Do Streamers Need to Invest in Linear TV For Sports Dominance?

“As in any business deal, the answer to the question ‘does that make sense?’ will only become clear with math.”

Victor Wembanyama Summer League Debut 2nd Most Watched Ever

"The game broadcast averaged 1.39 million viewers on ESPN"

Pat McAfee Reveals He Will Participate in 2023 ESPY Awards

“I will have a microphone on Wednesday night at the ESPYS, and I’m honored for that."

ESPN Has Already Cut College GameDay Stars, Could Cutting an Hour Come Next?

I'm not ignorant enough to think that there was more to these cuts than simply dollars and cents, but I question how much foresight went into the decision to lay off two of the program's essential pieces to the first hour.

CNBC: ESPN Cannot Compete With Tech Companies

"Like literally for NBC or Disney, 5 billion bucks is a lot of money. Apple, it's like you or I dropping a five on the sidewalk."

Sports Media Share Jokes, Disappointment Over Victor Wembanyama Debut

"At one point, Wembanyama did get dunked on. At 7 feet 4 inches tall, being on the wrong end of a moment like that generated plenty of fodder on social media."

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Nexstar Media Group Reports 62% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"We remain confident that the case challenging our acquisition of TEGNA is without merit and we will continue to vigorously defend it.”

Former Big Machine President Kautz Starts Advisory Firm

"Veteran executives increasingly build boutique consulting practices in music."

Strong Digital Performance Helps Townsquare Media Finish Q2 Nearly Flat

"Our Digital businesses represented 57% of Townsquare’s net revenue and 59% of Segment Profit in the first six months of the year."

Cumulus, Audacy, iHeartMedia Share A Common Investment Problem for Radio’s Future

"Every layoff may improve the balance sheet for a quarter, but it also chips away at the product listeners fell in love with. You want to make a guaranteed human campaign count? Invest in more humans than cut costs for new technology or another podcast to purchase for your platform."