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Skip Mahaffey Exits Pillar Media Creative Director Role

"Mahaffey's departure triggers major format shifts"

Audacy Splits WLYF Midday Slot After Garton Departure

"Audacy is leveraging existing talent to manage talent departures—a cost-conscious strategy that signals confidence in internal development."

FCC Petition Could Transform Broadcasting onto Your Phone

Frank Copsidas and the LPTV Broadcasters Association filed a...

Stephen A. Smith: I’m Not Looking For an Everyday Partner on First Take

"Adding people into the mix, is one thing. Changing the complete makeup and formula of the show is entirely different. And that ain’t happening, for anyone."

Ryen Russillo: Media Will ‘Move The Goal Posts’ on Nikola Jokić When Denver Wins

"We all get it – we all have to figure out new ways to say stuff, but sometimes you’re just speechless.”

Dan Le Batard: Sports Television is Playing a Different Game Than Skip Bayless Is

"If you liked that show in whatever incarnations that Bayless did it in, who do you put opposite him right now that you'd want to watch it the same way?"

Rich Shertenlieb: Are We Watching Stephen A. Smith’s Me Too Moment?

“His intonation of his voice – he goes into horny tones.”

Is First Take in Shannon Sharpe’s Future?

"First Take feels a little lost. There is an answer to this problem. The question is, does everyone involved want it."

Stephen A. Would Welcome Shannon Sharpe to First Take

"If that included him wanting to come on First Take, the bosses at ESPN know that is something I would support. Not every day, but one of those days every week.”

JJ Redick to Chris Russo: ‘You are the Absolute Worst’

“I can’t wait for your reactions when the supermax contracts kick in after the new TV deals..."

Stephen A. Smith: I ‘Feel Destined for Hell’ When I Debate Tim Tebow

"I almost feel like I deserve to be crucified for insulting him."

Domonique Foxworth: First Take is ‘Us Against the Audience’

"When you do first take with Stephen A, you learn that he understands that we are on the same team."

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