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Podcast Advertising Spending Jumps 23% in Q2, Magellan AI Finds

Insurance spending jumped 60% quarter-over-quarter, making it the fastest-growing industry tracked by Magellan AI.

Skip Mahaffey Exits Pillar Media Creative Director Role

"Mahaffey's departure triggers major format shifts"

Audacy Splits WLYF Midday Slot After Garton Departure

"Audacy is leveraging existing talent to manage talent departures—a cost-conscious strategy that signals confidence in internal development."

FCC Petition Could Transform Broadcasting onto Your Phone

Frank Copsidas and the LPTV Broadcasters Association filed a...

ESPN Tabs Shae Cornette as New Host of ‘First Take’

"She previously worked with ESPN 1000, Fox 32, and ABC 7, and at ESPN she has been a regular SportsCenter anchor and studio host across both television and radio platforms"

ESPN Executive Says ‘Inside the NBA’ Will Keep Same Feel and Sound Moving To Network

"We met with the executives on several occasions, we met with the talent face-to-face in Atlanta, and it’s been terrific"

Bruce Pearl, Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Jamal Mashburn Join TNT Sports College Basketball Studio Team

"Our studio shows have always had a certain DNA that is unique to TNT Sports, and we take great pride in assembling the right blend of personalities capable of extending that culture"

Omaha Productions Announces Content Partnership With Main Street Sports Group

"Partnering with Omaha Productions, one of the most respected and creative brands in sports entertainment, sets the stage for what’s next"

ESPN Establishes New WNBA Viewership Records in 2025

"The network said this year’s playoff performance marked its most-watched WNBA postseason to date and the most-viewed across all networks since 1999"

iHeartMedia Announces Partnership With Rock Entertainment Group To Form SportsRadio 99.1 in Cleveland

"Our collaboration with iHeartMedia demonstrates our shared commitment to accessible, high-quality coverage and innovative experiences"

Why Netflix’ Pivot to Podcasts Is Heavy on Hype, Light on Impact

"Maybe I’m mistaken, but I’ve never known the phrase “Netflix and chill” to mean watching Bill Simmons ramble about the Boston Celtics"

Meet The Leaders: Chris Oliviero, Chief Business Officer & Market President, Audacy

"We're going to be aggressive and be opportunistic. We're going to throw the old hangups out the door in terms of, ‘oh, this is competition, we can't do a deal with that person.' Why can't we?"

Why Amina Smith Could Replace Molly Qerim as the Host of ‘First Take’

"Amina Smith deserves a good long look and has all the TV tools to do the job"

Locked On Podcast Network Achieves Biggest Month In History

"In total, Locked On recorded 45,691,452 listens and views in the record-setting month—its best performance since launching in 2016"

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