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The Industry According to: Jill Weindorf, Concord Label Group

"Overall, radio helps contextualize the artist. It creates cultural awareness, drives more curated exposure, and can help build community."

The Biggest UFC Event in History Could Be Its Biggest Missed Opportunity

"Whether people love it, hate it, or are simply curious about it, they're going to be talking about it. That's exactly why CBS should want it on broadcast television."

Approaching The Summit: Rod Lakin, Sports Radio 94WIP

"I’m always excited to see and hear about what the newest digital initiatives are. AI, obviously, has been something that's been featured in the last couple of summits. I'm sure it'll play a big role in this one coming up."

The Death of The Daily Wire Was Greatly Exaggerated

The Daily Wire had a rough few months in the press. That happens. What doesn't always happen is emerging from that stretch with your audience completely intact. Yet here we are.

NBC Sports Reportedly Close To Signing Clayton Kershaw, Joey Votto, Anthony Rizzo for MLB Coverage

"MLB and NBCUniversal announced a three-year media rights agreement in November."

Charles Barkley Disappointed in NBC Sports’ Use of Michael Jordan

"It’s a bad look for NBC, it’s just a bad look, plain and simple."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Sports Television Shows of 2025

Welcome to day two of Barrett Media's Top 20 series for the 2025 calendar year. This series is well regarded across sports radio, news/talk...

Bob Costas’ NBC Sports Return for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ May Last Past 2026

"I think I’ll be a contributor. As long as I’m upright and haven’t lost my fastball completely, I’ll be a contributor as long as I have something to contribute."

NBC Sports Earns Most-Viewed NFL Divisional Round Audience Ever

"Locally, Chicago topped all markets with a dominant 34.7/66 rating. Los Angeles posted a 16.3/55, marking a 15% increase compared to last season’s Rams-Eagles Divisional Playoff game on NBC."

Bob Costas Named Pregame Host Of NBC Sports’ Sunday Night Baseball

"As appreciative as I am of other aspects of my career, especially HBO and the MLB Network, for 40 years, my true broadcasting home was NBC."

NBC Sports Mike Tirico Responds to Criticism of Michael Jordan Taped Interview Segments

"Was it what everyone wanted? Probably not. Was it better than not having Michael Jordan? You're damn right it was."

FOX, CBS, NBC Sports See Increased Viewership for NFL Wild Card Weekend

"Overall, the numbers reflect a strong weekend for NFL viewing, with all three networks reporting growth or maintaining high levels of engagement compared to previous years."

Mike Tomlin Departs Pittsburgh Steelers as Sports Media Rumors Swirl Online

"I am extremely grateful to Mike for all the hard work, dedication and success we have shared over the last 19 years."

Kaylee Hartung Added To NBC Sports’ Broadcast Of Super Bowl LX

"Hartung joins veteran sideline reporter Melissa Stark for the game, marking only the second time NBC has deployed a two-reporter setup for Super Bowl coverage."

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The Biggest UFC Event in History Could Be Its Biggest Missed Opportunity

"Whether people love it, hate it, or are simply curious about it, they're going to be talking about it. That's exactly why CBS should want it on broadcast television."

Approaching The Summit: Rod Lakin, Sports Radio 94WIP

"I’m always excited to see and hear about what the newest digital initiatives are. AI, obviously, has been something that's been featured in the last couple of summits. I'm sure it'll play a big role in this one coming up."

The Death of The Daily Wire Was Greatly Exaggerated

The Daily Wire had a rough few months in the press. That happens. What doesn't always happen is emerging from that stretch with your audience completely intact. Yet here we are.

Radio’s Disappearing Act: How Stations Lost Community Presence

"At some point, the industry started evaluating remotes solely through a sales lens"