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Lainie Fertick Promoted to New Chief Insights Officer, iHeartMedia

"Same great gig, new title: Chief Insights Officer at iHeartMedia!"

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Advertising Executives of 2026

"Voters were asked to answer up to six questions and list which groups and individuals were most important to their business in exact order."

Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Delivers Laughs, Tears and Gratitude in Chicago

“Radio changes lives when people show up, trust their teammates and serve the audience.”

Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Mel Kiper Jr Asked ESPN to Add Matt Miller to NFL Draft Broadcast

"I was kind of comfortable with who we had put out there, but when a guy like Mel calls you with an idea like that and wants to share the ball, it’s kind of a rare trait in our business."

Mel Kiper Jr Says He Plans to Mention DiPietro & Rothenberg on ESPN During NFL Draft

“As long as Booger and Louis don’t talk about the Giants for the entire time, that will be the case. I’ll let Booger and Louis know to give me at least a minute.”

Chris Fowler Inks Extension With ESPN

He has worked alongside Kirk Herbstreit in the top booth for each edition of the College Football Playoffs.

ESPN Layoffs Begin With Behind-the-Scenes Staff

Barrett Sports Media will continue updating this story as more details become available.

ESPN VP Seth Markman: ‘The NFL Draft is Our Event’

“It’s one of the few events that I would say is in the DNA of ESPN.”

ESPN, FOX, NBC Talk Differences in Their Streaming Sports Strategies

“We’re obviously all watching each other and trying to see the best way to navigate in an evolving future."

Stephen A. Smith Says People Criticizing His Clay Travis Interview ‘Are a Problem’

"I don’t agree with a lot of people or a lot of things that people say. I don’t believe that’s a reason to hate them, any more than I want that to be a reason for them to hate me.”

ESPN, NFL Network To Share NFL Draft Talent This Week

"Warner will be on Get Up Friday morning, while Riddick will appear on NFL Total Access that afternoon."

Jeff Van Gundy: Ryan Ruocco’s Vocal Warmups Made Me Want to Choke Him

"He's drinking hot tea, and gargling, and giving himself a throat massage. I wanted to choke him by the end of that car ride."

Ryan Clark, Brady Quinn Clash on Twitter Over C.J. Stroud Analysis

"As you suggested I did do my research. I wanted to know what happen before tweeting about it."

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Barrett Media’s Top 20 Advertising Executives of 2026

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“Radio changes lives when people show up, trust their teammates and serve the audience.”

Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.