"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."
"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."
"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."
"For those of us who love the spoken word formats, it is crucial that we get together to support each other and learn from others who have been there before."
"As we've worked alongside creators over the last several years, we've seen firsthand that the most successful talent aren't just building social media audiences—they're building brands, businesses, and platforms that extend far beyond any single channel."
"It's been a rewarding journey. Not long ago, I was creating content and conducting man-on-the-street interviews in Venice Beach, then covering protests and major events across Los Angeles."
Instead of making decisions about what'll benefit the quarterly earnings, Salem's leadership gets to make decisions about what's best for the content, the company, and the people it serves. That's a meaningful shift.
“WaterStone understands who we are and why Salem has mattered for over 50 years. This partnership will accelerate our ability to expand the reach of our mission for years to come.”
"Chris Stigall was actually the best man at my wedding. I'm thrilled to pick up his microphone and continue the relationship he built with the Salem national audience. It's the perfect fit."
"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."
"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."