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Toast to 10: Sports Radio Reflects On The Impact Of Barrett Media
"Barrett Media continues to be the leading industry brand covering sports radio and the personalities that encompass the format"
How Ariel Helwani Became the Uncrowned King of Combat Sports Journalism
"If I was told that my career was over today, I would be very upset. I don’t feel like I’ve made it, not anywhere near making it"
How Did Pat McAfee Become Irreplaceable for ESPN?
"McAfee serves as a blueprint for creators on how to succeed without compromising. He marches to his own beat and drives his own agenda, demonstrating the entrepreneurial spirit every network covets"
Drew Brees Signs On As Weekly Contributor on ESPN’s ‘First Take’
"Barrett Media has learned that the former New Orleans Saints signal caller will be a featured contributor on Tuesday's for the remainder of the NFL season"
Alex Faust Reportedly Will Replace Bob Costas On TNT Sports’ MLB Postseason Coverage
"Costas, who had been with the network since 2020, retired from MLB play-by-play after calling last year’s American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals"
Jimmy Pitaro Says New YouTube TV Package Must Meet Right Business Terms for ESPN
"Our deal is coming up this fall. We’re in discussions with them now. We are certainly open to a sports package or a genre-specific sports offering on the right business terms"
Amazon Prime Seeing Massive Gains In Thursday Night Football Viewership Across Demos
"Through two games, TNF on Prime is averaging 17.13 million viewers. That figure represents a 21% increase from last season’s average through two weeks and a 30% jump from the full 2024 season"
Brent Musburger: More Voices in Sports Media Around the NFL Is a Good Thing
"I think it’s for the better, because we just have more opinions, more voices"
ESPN Extends Broadcast Rights Partnership With Ohio Valley Conference
"We’re excited to build on our longstanding partnership with the OVC with this new agreement"
ESPN President Of Content Burke Magnus Wants Pat McAfee To Stay Past Current Contract
"I think his show is hitting on all cylinders. … He’s an incredible interviewer and conversationalist"