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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

Saga Communications CEO Chris Forgy Elected to Broadcasters Foundation of America Board of Directors

"His input will be valuable as we continue to deliver aid to our colleagues who are in desperate need.”

Saga Communications Sees 2.5% Revenue Drop In First Quarter

Operating losses were also up for the broadcaster, as it lost $2.4 million during the quarter.

Saga Communications Debuts Plans for 18 Local News Sites

ClarksvilleNow.com was launched at the northern Tennessee cluster in 2010 and Saga will now attempt to replicate its success around the company.

Saga Communications Reports 1.8% Revenue Decline in 2023

The biggest drop in the quarter came from the political advertising market.

Saga Communications Enters Indiana With Purchase of Neuhoff Media’s Lafayette Cluster

“We regretted missing the opportunity to acquire these stations a number of years ago when the Neuhoff family acquired them. These stations are a great fit for Saga."

105.5 The Patriot Comes to Clarksville

The station will continue to provide local news updates from its Clarksville Now digital brand, as well as national news from CBS News Radio.

Saga Communications Elevates Katie Gambill to Lead Local News Sites

Gambill's elevation to this new role comes after serving as the company's President and General Manager at the Clarksville, TN cluster.

Saga Communications Names Matt Burgoyne Director of Innovation and Growth

Burgoyne joins the company after co-founding the innovative media sales platform Rumple.

Saga Communications Tabs Pat Paxton As Senior Vice President of Content

Paxton spent 22 years working for Audacy. He has also worked for Cardinal Communications, Adventure Communications, and Nationwide Communications.

Saga Communications Rebuffs Unsolicited Takeover Offer

The first offer, according to Saga, was a "cash buyout in the range of $30-$33 per share for all outstanding shares of Saga common stock".

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ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.