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The News/Talk Radio Industry Reacts to ABC News Radio Using Pre-Recorded Newscasts

"Cost-cutting isn't the issue that concerns me most. Transparency is."

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

ESPN Considering Internal, External Candidates to Join Lead NBA Broadcast Team Per Report

After ESPN had several years of stability in its lead broadcast booth for the NBA, the company laid off analysts Mark Jackson and Jeff...

Adam Silver: NBA Media Rights Deal Ensures Reach, Accessibility, Discoverability

The National Basketball Association agreed to 11-year media rights deals with The Walt Disney Company (ESPN/ABC), NBCUniversal (NBC/Peacock) and Amazon (Prime Video) reportedly worth...

NBA Announces 11-Year Media Rights Agreements with The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal and Amazon Prime Video

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has renewed its partnership with The Walt Disney Company and signed new agreements with NBCUniversal and Amazon for telecasts...

Report: NBA Finalizes Media Rights Contracts with ESPN, NBC, Amazon

These 11-year agreements will be worth a collective $76 billion, according to Andrew Marchand of "The Athletic."

ESPN ‘NBA Today Free Agency Special’ Averages 1.24 Million Viewers on Sunday

This year’s program peaked at 1.44 million viewers from the 5:30 to 5:45 p.m. EST quarter-hour.

Dan Woike: ‘I Can’t Imagine’ JJ Redick and LeBron James Podcast Will Continue

Following the conclusion of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, JJ Redick has reportedly agreed to a contract to...

RJ Choppy on NBA Finals Ratings: ‘This is the New Reality of TV Ratings in the NBA’

"We are now in the post-LeBron; post-Warrior dynasty era."

NBA Finals Game 5 Averages 12.2 Million Viewers on ABC

'Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals averaged 12.2 million viewers on ABC while also attaining the largest share of audience among People 18-34."

Ken Carman: JJ Redick Received Legitimacy from Podcast with LeBron James

"I think that he’s a major star right now on ESPN."

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"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."