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TNT Sports Luis Silberwasser Reportedly Not Part of Combined Sports Group With Skydance Merger

"With the merger, Skydance now will have access touchpoints in nearly every major pro and college sports entity in the U.S., with the notable exception of the NBA."

Thursday Night Football Posts Fourth Straight Viewership Record on Prime Video

"Thursday Night Football on Prime Video is averaging 17.44 million viewers through three games, its best start ever."

David Samson: Dave Portnoy On Big Noon Kickoff “Doomed From The Start”

"It didn't mix well with the other hosts. It didn't mix well with the audience. It didn't set the tone that [Dave] Portnoy wants to set with his shows. Bringing that tone to the pregame show is not at all interesting for those watching."

Newsmax Inks Rob Schmitt to Multi-Year Contract Extension

"We are most looking forward to continuing to bring his real and honest take on national news to our audience over the next several years.”

YouTube and Podcasts Are the New Farm Team for News Media

Instead of national outlets grooming their next star internally, they’re scouring the internet for creators who have already proven they can generate an audience.

Ratings Roundup: Fox News Still Tops Broadcast Networks During Six Week High

Fox News saw its highest primetime ratings since early July last week.

What News/Talk Radio Can Learn from the Pumpkin Spice Latte Craze

Too many stations and brands look at their competitors and think, “We should do that too.”

Erick Erickson Appreciates the Chance to Gather With the News/Talk Radio Industry at the BNM Summit

"In-person gatherings, I think -- particularly as we're all more and more isolated in the digital age -- are actually something we should all prioritize."

The Watch: Sean Hannity, Fox News

Few -- if any -- in the cable news world can deliver a monologue better than Sean Hannity.

WWL Radio Has Set the Audio Documentary Example For Other News/Talk Stations

The station's series on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina has been superb. Others should take that ball and run with it.

What the Cracker Barrel Rebrand Can Teach TV News Brands

Balance is not easy, but it is necessary.

How Abby Phillip Handled Jillian Michaels Should Be a Model for Cable News Hosts

Too often, hosts today view disagreements as an opportunity to score viral clips rather than engage in actual conversation.

Why One Analyst Believes the Nexstar/TEGNA Merger May Face Stiff Legal Challenges

"One company having the ability to reach 80% of U.S. households truly flies in the face of the law."

Ratings Roundup: Newsmax Scores Highest Jump As Donald Trump/Vladimir Putin Summit Provides Boost

The year-over-year figures weren't as positive for the cable news world as a whole.

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Thursday Night Football Posts Fourth Straight Viewership Record on Prime Video

"Thursday Night Football on Prime Video is averaging 17.44 million viewers through three games, its best start ever."

David Samson: Dave Portnoy On Big Noon Kickoff “Doomed From The Start”

"It didn't mix well with the other hosts. It didn't mix well with the audience. It didn't set the tone that [Dave] Portnoy wants to set with his shows. Bringing that tone to the pregame show is not at all interesting for those watching."

Newsmax Inks Rob Schmitt to Multi-Year Contract Extension

"We are most looking forward to continuing to bring his real and honest take on national news to our audience over the next several years.”

Mark Thompson Strikes Deal to Remain at CNN Under New Title

"I have real confidence that they both understand and will fully support the principle and practice of the kind of independent news that CNN has always stood for."