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Saying Farewell: The CBS News Radio Eulogy

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Here's the hard truth: CBS News Radio didn't die of natural causes. It died of malpractice. A fundamental misunderstanding of its value — and its role in the greater media ecosystem — is what killed it.

If Netflix Wants Live Weekday Programming, Could Pat McAfee Leave ESPN?

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"If Netflix's live arrangement with The Breakfast Club succeeds the way its podcast partnership has, the streaming giant will almost certainly pursue additional opportunities in the space."

How Shams Charania, Stephen A. Smith Dominate the Same Sports Media Game

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"when Jaylen Brown rolls his eyes at Stephen A. Smith, or Amazon talent groans at Shams Charania, they’re really arguing with the economics of modern sports media itself."

WPDH’s Andrew Boris Proves Hyper-Local Radio Still Wins

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"I don't think anyone knows exactly what radio will look like in the future, but I do know that local content will be something that becomes even more important."

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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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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

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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

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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.

Scripps Enters Pac-12 TV Negotioations

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The company launched Scripps Sports late last year as a potential vehicle for local sports rights, with the idea that broadcasts would air on Ion.

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If Netflix Wants Live Weekday Programming, Could Pat McAfee Leave ESPN?

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"If Netflix's live arrangement with The Breakfast Club succeeds the way its podcast partnership has, the streaming giant will almost certainly pursue additional opportunities in the space."

How Shams Charania, Stephen A. Smith Dominate the Same Sports Media Game

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"when Jaylen Brown rolls his eyes at Stephen A. Smith, or Amazon talent groans at Shams Charania, they’re really arguing with the economics of modern sports media itself."

WPDH’s Andrew Boris Proves Hyper-Local Radio Still Wins

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"I don't think anyone knows exactly what radio will look like in the future, but I do know that local content will be something that becomes even more important."

How PPM Made Rock Afraid of Its Own Shadow

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"PPM was the tipping point — the moment the industry shifted from programming to P1s to programming almost exclusively for cume."