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2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

840 WHAS Adds Leland Conway to Middays

"I honestly couldn’t be more grateful."

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Considering a Possible Future in Politics

"Why do I want to ruin my life and get involved in this mess because I know what comes with it, but sometimes I do feel like it's my duty. I can't turn away. I feel like I could make a change."

Bob Stroud Hosts Final “Ten at 10” On WDRV Chicago

Stroud's departure marks the end of an era for Chicago classic rock radio.

MLB Teams Reportedly Exit FanDuel Sports Network Amid Financial Struggles

"We remain in active dialogue with all of our team partners regarding potential revised terms for agreements going forward."

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred: League Is Prepared To Help Broadcasts With Main Street Sports Group Uncertainty

"No matter what happens, whether it’s Main Street, a third party or MLB Media, fans are going to have the games."

Netflix Announces Three-Year Media Rights Agreement With Major League Baseball

"We are seizing that moment by bringing massive cultural spectacles—from Opening Night to the Home Run Derby—directly to our members, reinforcing Netflix as the ultimate home for both the story and the sport"

ESPN Announces Wide-Ranging MLB Media Rights Deal Beginning in 2026

"This fan-friendly agreement allows us to showcase the great sport of baseball on both a local and national level, while prioritizing our streaming future"

NBC Sports Announces Multi-Year Media Rights Agreement With Major League Baseball

"We are excited to reignite NBC Sports’ storied Major League Baseball history through this comprehensive and innovative partnership that will honor the past and create new traditions"

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred: Goal Is Focusing on Long Haul With TV Rights Deals

"When we go to the market in 2028 with all of our rights, a principal concern will be to narrow the number of places that people need to go, and to eliminate blackouts. The reach and discoverability for our fans, I'm 100% committed to making better in 2028"

Rob Manfred Happy With Early MLB Playoff Viewership Figures

"We’re going to have our highest ratings in 10 years. That’s a long time to go back, particularly given how the media landscape has changed"

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Reacts to National Viewership Increases Across the Board

"We did really well with our national partners despite the fact people continue to cut the cord"

Sunday Night Baseball Deserved a Better Send off on ESPN

"Most talent in media don’t get the goodbye show, but ESPN had an opportunity to draw in audiences for a final send-off"

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Says New Rights Deals Are Agreed to “In Principle”

"We kind of have agreements in principle. We still have issues that need to be resolved"

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"I honestly couldn’t be more grateful."

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"Why do I want to ruin my life and get involved in this mess because I know what comes with it, but sometimes I do feel like it's my duty. I can't turn away. I feel like I could make a change."

Bob Stroud Hosts Final “Ten at 10” On WDRV Chicago

Stroud's departure marks the end of an era for Chicago classic rock radio.

Isaac Carree Joins KISS 104.1 to Host “Morning Inspiration” in Atlanta

"His voice, his spirit, and his ability to connect with listeners align perfectly with what our audience expects from us—especially in moments that call for inspiration and comfort."