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Taylor Swift Becomes First Recipient of MTV VMA Director Honor

"Celebrating a sustained and influential body of work from artists who have pushed creative boundaries and developed a clear directorial voice."

Salem Radio Network Refuses to Join TV Networks’ Trump White House Boycott

"SRN has notified the WHCA that our network will refuse to join this incredibly juvenile stunt, which is actually more like a RICO violation by mobsters than actions of legitimate American media."

Magellan AI Data Shows Top Podcast Advertisers Saw 9% Spending Increase During August

Sports accounted for the largest share of top genres, with seven advertisers spending the most in the category. Five advertisers made comedy their largest category, while news accounted for the remaining three.

Doc Rivers Joins NBC Sports Analyst Rotation

"I loved playing the game, I loved coaching it, and I’ve always loved talking about it."

Molly Qerim Announces Upcoming Departure From ‘First Take’

"After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close this incredible chapter and step away from First Take"

ESPN Signs Multi-Year Contracts To Herm Edwards, Jeff Saturday, Andrew Hawkins, Jason McCourty

"The extensions ensure the analysts will continue to appear across the network’s signature studio shows and multi-platform NFL coverage"

Emmanuel Acho: Writing Was On The Wall For Cancelation At FS1

"Did I see it coming? Absolutely. I knew it was a possibility because the show was not doing good enough"

Shannon Sharpe Adds New Podcast to Shay Shay Media With Joe Haden, James Harrison

"We’re bringing fans into the locker room, into our lives and into the game in a way they’ve never experienced"

Skip Bayless Is the Blueprint for Adapting To Change in Sports Media

"Despite already being one of the most recognizable figures in sports media, he’s never stopped trying new things or finding new ways to connect with his audience"

Skip Bayless Announces New Football Program Alongside Gilbert Arenas, Aqib Talib and Jay Gruden

"I’m telling you, the God’s truth, I’m more on fire for this than I have ever been"

ESPN Signs Multi-Year Deal With Cam Newton for Expanded Role on ‘First Take’

"I am excited to be back with the First Take team and share my voice on all things sports"

Stephen A. Smith Denies Notion That NFL Stake in ESPN Will Affect Content

"They can try, but who the hell owns the other 90%"

ESPN Extends Contract With NFL Analyst Alex Smith

"His expertise as a quarterback, combined with his storytelling ability, enhances every broadcast he’s part of, whether it’s a pregame show or a feature segment"

Stephen A. Smith Continues To Blur the Line With LeBron James

"Smith is, without question, one of the most influential voices in sports media. He’s also one of its greatest entertainers. But his ongoing feud with James is more theater than journalism"

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Doc Rivers Joins NBC Sports Analyst Rotation

"I loved playing the game, I loved coaching it, and I’ve always loved talking about it."

Aaron Lux Moves to Middays at 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

"We look out for our people and want to do whatever we can to keep good talent around."