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Inside Brian Kilmeade’s New Book, 30 Years at Fox News, and Welcoming Karoline Leavitt

“I lose my phone 20 times a day. I don’t know where I put my iPad. But for some reason, this stuff sticks. It really helps me see the big picture through all these historic times that we’re in.”

Meet The Leaders: Carl Weinstein, COO, Locked On Podcasts

"By focusing on the things we can control and produce the most compelling daily team coverage. We are expanding into all the different ways and platforms we can do that, while delivering outstanding results for our advertisers. But also building a powerful company culture."

The Industry According To: Bill McGathy, In De Goot Entertainment

"We all are guilty of using 'catchphrases,' but not to oversimplify — if you don’t take a risk on an artist you believe in, there will be no reward."

The Miami Marlins Set A Dangerous Standard By Confusing Social Media Popularity With Employee Value

"Experience, preparation, credibility and the ability to connect with an audience should carry far more weight than an algorithm or the number next to someone's name on a social media profile."

‘The Herd With Colin Cowherd’ Adds Portland’s Rip City Radio as 400th Affiliate

"The Northwest has always held a special place in my heart! I was so fired up when I got the call from iHeart and am extremely honored that of all the cities, Portland’s KPOJ is my 400th affiliate."

Colin Cowherd: Barstool Sports “Works” at FOX Sports

"If you’re going to allow political talk, then allow all of it. I think Barstool works at FOX."

Will Saga Communications, Fox Sports, Barstool Sports, and CBS Benefit From Taking Risks?

"I believe the Fox-Barstool partnership is strategically smart, and competitively brilliant."

Sports Radio Must Follow the ESPN, FOX Sports Licensing Content Model

"The benefits outweigh the pitfalls. You become more relevant through connection, and you bring the audiences of those creators to your megaphone."

Shannon Sharpe Reaches Resolution in Civil Lawsuit Which Led To Stepping Away From ESPN

After “protracted and respectful negotiations,” the two sides reached a “mutually agreed upon resolution,” with all matters addressed “satisfactorily,” and the matter is now closed.

Dave Portnoy Regrets Ever Doing a Barstool Sports Partnership With ESPN

"I never liked ESPN. I should have never done a deal with ESPN."

Cam Newton Offers Advice To Cancelled FS1 Talent: “Start Your Own”

"They did it on someone else’s platform, so now you’re disposable to them."

ESPY Awards Viewership Down 17% From Last Year

"Airing Wednesday night on ABC, the annual sports award show averaged a 1.3 rating and 2.18 million viewers."

‘Pardon My Take’: Barstool Sports Partnership With FOX Sports Feels “Authentic”

"FOX is a very willing partner. They’re very excited. We’re very excited. They believe in us. We believe in them."

FOX Sports Makes ‘Everyday for the Boys’ With Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports Partnership

"Dave Portnoy will now be a part of Big Noon Kickoff, and Barstool Sports content will begin to fill the holes of recently departed programming on FS1. That’s a bigger deal than Michael Jordan signing to NBC Sports."

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Meet The Leaders: Carl Weinstein, COO, Locked On Podcasts

"By focusing on the things we can control and produce the most compelling daily team coverage. We are expanding into all the different ways and platforms we can do that, while delivering outstanding results for our advertisers. But also building a powerful company culture."

The Industry According To: Bill McGathy, In De Goot Entertainment

"We all are guilty of using 'catchphrases,' but not to oversimplify — if you don’t take a risk on an artist you believe in, there will be no reward."

The Miami Marlins Set A Dangerous Standard By Confusing Social Media Popularity With Employee Value

"Experience, preparation, credibility and the ability to connect with an audience should carry far more weight than an algorithm or the number next to someone's name on a social media profile."

Inside John Fanta’s NBC Sports Rise Built on Energy, Versatility and Saying Yes

"The product better be for the fan. Everything I do has to count no matter what it is. I look at any second on the air trying to meet and exceed the bar that's been set. That's what makes it fun."