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How Armstrong & Getty Built a Show by Refusing to Sound Like Anyone Else

"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

WNBA Viewership Up Double Digits Halfway Through 2026 Season

"League-wide viewership has risen 12% year over year, averaging 742,000 viewers per game across all partners. More than 73 million people have watched WNBA games this season, a record at the All-Star break."

Scripps Sports Signs Rights Agreement for U.S. 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup

"We’re thrilled and honored to bring the 2027 event to ION and to the millions of loyal and passionate volleyball fans across the United States."

Zena Keita, Meghan McKeown, Autumn Johnson Shine on WNBA on ION Pregame Show

The word chemistry is often tossed around, but with Keita, McKeown, and Johnson, it is caught and slam dunked. They know their roles on a given show and bring a dynamic feel to the broadcast.

Scripps Sports Launching FAST Channel Focusing on Women’s Sports With Original Programming

"In today’s fragmented sports media landscape, Scripps Sports Network is meeting the moment as a reliable, easy-to-access home for passionate fans."

Scripps Sports Becomes Domestic Broadcast Partner For Athlos NYC 2025 Event

"They’ve been tireless supporters of women’s sports for years, and we’re proud to have ATHLOS land alongside their WNBA and NWSL programming"

ION Announces WNBA First-Ever Nationally Televised Preseason Doubleheader Including Paige Bueckers Debut

"ION is a proud home to the WNBA, and we couldn’t be happier to bring the entire country the league’s first two nationally televised preseason games in its history."

NWSL Coverage Plans Announced For Second Season on ION

"NWSL on ION experienced significant success last season, amassing more than 3.6 million hours of viewing across free ad-supported television (FAST) channels"

WNBA on ION More Than Doubles Viewership From 2023

According to a company release, average viewership for the WNBA Friday Night Spotlight on ION in 2024 increased by 133% from 2023, and the...

WNBA to Reportedly Receive Collective $2.2 Billion in New 11-Year Media Rights Deal

The WNBA will reportedly be receiving a collective $2.2 billion over the next 11 years as part of its new media rights deals with...

WNBA Sets Viewership Records for Ion, CBS and NBA TV over Memorial Day Weekend

Not only does that number represent the highest viewership for a WNBA game on ION, but it also beat the previous high by almost double.

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."