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Mary Berner Can’t Stay Silent on Cumulus Media’s San Francisco Mess With Greg Papa and KNBR

"When markets endure damage like this repeatedly, executives have to look closer at what's going on and set things right."

Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

What Every Brand Can Learn From ESPN Media Day

"Any local radio, television or print brand could create this event if they identified the key stories and talent in their building, and designed a valuable agenda for advertisers or media outlets. The problem is, most don't."

Stephen A. Smith: ‘When All is Said and Done, I Want to Be the Top-Rated Dog, That’s All, Nothing More, Nothing Less’

Stephen A. Smith took some time to respond to those that said he went after FS1 at a recent ESPN Media Day event in...

Robert Griffin III: ‘We’ll Be Back and Better in No Time’ After Being Let Go By ESPN

In a move that surprised a lot of people, ESPN laid off football analyst Robert Griffin III as well as host Sam Ponder just...

Report: Scott Van Pelt to Relaunch ‘SVPod’ with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions

This news comes on the heels of ESPN and Omaha Productions announcing a nine-year, multi-platform rights extension through 2034.

Scott Van Pelt: The Masters Invites Me to Be Reflective and Nostalgic

"There’s something about it – and I get that if you haven’t been here, you can roll your eyes at it – but everyone’s sort of in a good mood; everyone’s on their best behavior."

ESPN Announces Masters Coverage Plans

PGA TOUR winner Geoff Ogilvy is joining the coverage team and will appear as an analyst on SportsCenter all week from the event.

Scott Van Pelt: Ernie Johnson and I Talk About Having a “Get to, Not a Got to Job”

"The fact that I get to sit in the Butler cabin would have caused me to have a brain aneurysm and die. The idea that that’s my job responsibility would have incapacitated me, I promise you."

SportsCenter Sees Year-Over-Year Growth for All Editions of Program

Every single edition of SportsCenter saw year-over-year growth from 2022 into 2023, the largest being the 1 a.m. ET edition, which grew 22 percent YoY.

Scott Van Pelt: ‘Say Yes Until You Earn the Right to Say No’

"You put as much on your plate; be a good earner for your employer..."

Scott Van Pelt on Hosting Monday Night Countdown: ‘You Do Your Best and Hope People Turn Up’

Van Pelt told The Michael Kay Show he was completely unaware of the ratings success Monday Night Countdown has seen since he began hosting.

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Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brady Marks, 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

"I was taught a lot at the station, so I'm a big believer in it. I'm a product of it."