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How Bob and Brian Built a Morning Show Dynasty at The Hog

"He gave us two orders. One, be funny. Two, don't piss off the clients,"

Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money

"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."

ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

"Ninety percent of the ideas will end up on the floor. But some won't."

Don La Greca: Poor NBA All-Star Game Ratings Could Affect Next TV Deal

"You don't want to go into the new television contract with your All-Star Game being off 30% from the previous year."

NBA Renews Local Streaming Deal With Bally Sports Networks

"The league reportedly gave Diamond Sports Group a list of 13 conditions for renewal. All 13 have currently been met."

NBC Planning ‘Aggressive’ Bid for NBA Rights

NBC will pitch a package that includes some regular season games to air exclusively on Peacock, with playoff games airing on NBC's broadcast network.

Bob Iger: New NBA Rights Deal ‘A Priority’ for ESPN

"Not only is there a lot of volume, there's a lot of quality, and it would be a priority of ours to extend our deal with them."

3.72 Million Tune In To See LeBron James Break Scoring Record

Lakers star LeBron James surpassed the NBA's all-time scoring record on Tuesday night, and TNT benefitted from the milestone ratings wise. According to Sports Media...

Anatomy of an Analyst: Doris Burke

"Doris Burke has an ease about her. A quiet confidence if you will."

ABC Scores Most Watched NBA Saturday Primetime Game In 4 Years

"The game drew 3.7 million viewers."

JJ Redick: Being Pro-Player Is Not a Bias

"I want to support all players. I’m a fan of basketball."

NBA Media Rights Talks Expected To Begin In Summer

"Commissioner Adam Silver is said to be looking to make $75 billion for the upcoming deals."

NBA Christmas Ratings Up 5% on ESPN/ABC Simulcast

All five games were simulcast on ESPN and ABC, and the slate averaged nearly 4.3 million viewers for the day.

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Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money

"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."

ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

"Ninety percent of the ideas will end up on the floor. But some won't."

Women In Radio’s Meaghan Taylor on Mentorship vs. Sponsorship in Radio

"A sponsor is the person who walks into a room you're not in and talks openly about you. That's what moves careers."