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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

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"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Jimmy Pitaro: Disney, ESPN Feel ‘Really, Really Good’ About Partnership with NBA

The NBA recently announced its forthcoming media rights partnerships under new, 11-year contracts with The Walt Disney Company (ESPN/ABC), NBCUniversal (NBC/Peacock) and Amazon (Prime...

John Ourand: NFL Sunday Ticket Trial is a ‘Colossal Failure’ By the League

"Once it got in front of a jury, yeah, they just took a big risk, and the big risk blew up in their face."

Stephen A. Smith Reportedly Looking for a ‘Pat McAfee Agreement’ with ESPN

"...Smith covets the blockbuster deal that the network used to persuade McAfee to decamp last year from FanDuel."

John Ourand: ‘Looks Like’ Netflix Will Carry Two NFL Games on Christmas Day

"The two sides still have to clear some hurdles before any deal is announced."

Andrew Marchand, John Ourand Make Predictions on Next NBA TV Deal

The NBA will see its current TV deal expire after the 2024-2025 season.

John Ourand Leaving Sports Business Journal for Puck News

"John Ourand is an incredibly talented, kind person who helped us all be better. We wish him the best in the future and know he will continue to thrive and we all will be watching and reading.”

Keyshawn Johnson Will Reportedly Contribute to Undisputed

Recent reports have indicated that Bayless will be joined by Richard Sherman and Rachel Nichols for episodes of the show.

FS1 Boss: Less Debate, More Conversation in New Version of Undisputed

“It gives us more opportunity to have bigger conversations and go deeper into conversations, versus coming in with an in-the-moment take that is either going to be right or wrong.”

Big 12 Getting More Money from ESPN But Not FOX With Expansion

"They’re involved financially and very supportive, so it worked out for us."

John Ourand: Most Likely ‘Strategic Partner’ for ESPN is Private Equity Firm

"By going the private equity route, Iger would have cover to manage the business more aggressively and move more quickly into sports gaming and streaming."

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"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."