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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."

NCAA Women’s Championship Round 2 on ESPN Up 121%; Iowa-West Virginia Hits 4.9 Million Viewers

ESPN and ABC posted their four most-watched Women's March Madness second-round games ever, with Iowa/West Virginia averaging 4.9 million viewers

Boston Globe’s Chad Finn: “Most Likely” Rich Shertenlieb Ends Up in Afternoon Drive on WEEI

"Didn’t think Rich Shertenlieb would end up at WEEI after leaving Sports Hub. I do now, most likely in afternoon drive. Audacy management has been telling people to expect changes."

Minnesota Timberwolves Broadcaster Michael Grady to Call Tuesday’s ‘NBA on TNT’ National Game

Minnesota Timberwolves commentator Michael Grady will call tonight's matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings alongside Greg Anthony.

Gator Anderson: NFL Adding More Streaming Exclusive Games is “A Money Decision”

"Eventually I think this is going to be just too many games on streaming services which is really going to piss me off."

ESPN Coverage of Women’s March Madness Tournament Shattered Viewership Records

ESPN reported that its viewership for round one of NCAA Women's March Madness was the most consumed on record and was up 70 percent compared to last season.

Beasley Media Group Boston Inks New Partnership with Boston Marathon, Boston Athletic Associations

“We are honored to partner with the BAA and The Boston Marathon, which are world renown Boston institutions."

NFL Announces Four Marquee Games; Two Headed Exclusively to Streaming

The NFL announced that it will host a Christmas Day doubleheader and that two games will move exclusively to streaming platforms.

NASCAR Earns Fifth-Straight Viewership Increase for Sunday’s Circuit of the Americas Race

This Sunday's NASCAR EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX had 3.3 million viewers, a six percent increase from 2023.

John Ourand: ESPN Could Opt Out of MLB Deal to Try for Local Rights

Ourand indicated that ESPN could utilize its contractual opt-out as soon as 2024 to try and secure additional local market telecasts for its streaming and linear platforms.

Gregg Giannotti: ESPN Makes Editorial Decisions “Based on How They Come Across”

"You can't tell me that UConn women's college basketball is a bigger story...than an NBA player fixing prop bets. You can't tell me that...in no world is that a bigger story."

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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."