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The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

Netflix’ MLB Home Run Derby Viewership Reportedly Smallest In 23 Years

"According to reporting by Sports Business Journal, Netflix's July 13 Derby broadcast averaged 5.3 million viewers.. That's the lowest total since 2003, when ESPN drew 5.2 million for the event."

YouTube Reportedly The Leading Platform For NBA Local Broadcast Hub As Early As 2027-2028 Season

"We’ll cobble together a series of solutions for this season, but I feel good that we’ll have something on a national basis for the following year."

James Brown Not Ready To Retire From CBS Sports ‘The NFL Today’

"When it’s my time to go, I don’t want people looking over, as the proverbial story is, to see all that talent that was unused in the grave."

NBC Reportedly Discussing Acquiring FIFA World Cup 2030 Rights For Both English, Spanish

"FOX Sports currently holds the English-language U.S. World Cup rights, and like Telemundo, is entering the final year of its deal."

FOX Sports Launches 24/7 Stream On YouTube For FIFA World Cup

"The continuous digital feed will feature studio programming, match previews, condensed highlights, and watch parties."

Pat McAfee ‘State of Sports’ Special Reportedly Draws 278,000 Viewers In ESPN Primetime Window

"The program, titled State of Sports, aired May 27 and featured McAfee conducting commissioner-level interviews. On ESPN alone, the two-hour special drew just 278,000 viewers."

Marty Smith Joining TNT Sports NASCAR Coverage

"The specific terms of Smith's TNT deal have not been disclosed officially by the network."

Fubo Reportedly Aiming To Secure Media Rights for 13 NBA Franchises Removed From FanDuel Sports Network

"According to SBJ, Fubo’s pitch developed quickly and has gained traction among several teams evaluating their next move in a shifting regional sports network landscape."

Learfield Reportedly Close To Finalizing Sale To Private Equity Firm TPG

"Learfield leadership is expected to remain intact. CEO and President Cole Gahagan will continue to lead the company, and no immediate operational changes are planned."

Joe Buck Aiming To Stay With ESPN “Rest of My Career” With a Year Remaining on Current Agreement

"I would be hopeful to stay right where I am until I’m finished."

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Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

A.I. in Radio: Where Is the Uncrossable Line?

"A.I. does not live in local markets, play games at your remotes, connect with listeners, or comprehend what culture you have built inside your cluster."