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NBA Finals Game Three Viewership Highest Since 1998

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"Game 3 averaged 23.8 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, a 159% jump from last year's Game 3. The audience peaked at 26.3 million viewers at 11:15 p.m. ET."

CBS News Earned $362 Million From 60 Minutes, CBS Evening News, Others in 2025

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"Halfway through this year, CBS is still at 22% of the dollar share."

NAB President Curtis LeGeyt: Congress Must “Reaffirm The Scope” Of Sports Broadcasting Act Of 1961 With All Leagues

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"We're not here to scrutinize the NFL's business practices. We're here to affirm that if they want to take advantage of an antitrust exemption granted to them by this body, that there are certain public interest obligations that went along with that."

Christy Brittain Joins 96.1 BBB Raleigh as New Afternoon Host

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"Radio has always been about companionship and community, and I look forward to spending afternoons with the incredible people of the Triangle."

The Best in Sports and News Media in 2024

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"In September 2025 we'll celebrate 10 years in business. I never expected that when this journey began, and I'm damn proud that we've survived this long and continue to grow."

The Timing of Media Layoffs

Columns Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"The company and leadership team has failed if bad news is being delivered to employees the week prior to Christmas."

Norby Williamson’s Fall Sends a Message, ESPN’s Vision Won’t Be Compromised

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“There can’t be two top dogs up top pulling in opposite directions. If Norby wasn’t sold on the path forward, it was time to move on.”

WWE Announces Former ESPN Exec Lee Fitting as Head of Media and Production

Television BSM Staff BSM Staff -
“Lee will be a tremendous addition to our stellar media and production team and play a key role in helping catapult WWE’s growth.”

Amanda Gifford Leads College Football, Mark Gross Over NFL in ESPN Reorg

Television BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"John Ourand of Sports Business Journal reports that new duties were assigned to five other ESPN employees today as well."

Without Lee Fitting, College GameDay Enters a Season of Uncertainty

Columns Demetri Ravanos Demetri Ravanos -
"So what is 2023 on College GameDay in the eyes of ESPN executives? Is it the start of a new era or is it a year the show has to survive before a more grandiose reset?"

Lee Fitting Out at ESPN

Television BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"Fitting was ESPN's go-to guy for football. His responsibilities included College GameDay, Monday Night Football, and the College Football Playoff. He also oversaw the SEC Network."

Lee Fitting: We’re Lucky Bosses Threw Rules Out For ManningCast

Television BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"This was the next step in the evolution, and one that gained a lot of recognition because of the crew and Peyton and Eli.”

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"We're not here to scrutinize the NFL's business practices. We're here to affirm that if they want to take advantage of an antitrust exemption granted to them by this body, that there are certain public interest obligations that went along with that."

Christy Brittain Joins 96.1 BBB Raleigh as New Afternoon Host

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"Radio has always been about companionship and community, and I look forward to spending afternoons with the incredible people of the Triangle."

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"I'm honored to add my voice to a team Jacksonville already loves."