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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."

Buck Showalter Returning to MLB Network

Showalter previously worked at MLB Network from 2020-21 to provide analysis from a manager's perspective, and will replace Bo Porter in that role once more.

‘Sports Illustrated’ License Acquired by Minute Media

With today's news that Minute Media will be taking over as publisher of Sports Illustrated, SI's journalists...look forward to remaining part of its future."

Yahoo Sports Adds Danny Green, Ros Gold-Onwude, Isis Young as College Basketball Analysts

Yahoo Sports will be on-site from both Final Four locations and begin presenting content featuring the new analysts on Tuesday, March 19.

Barry Laminack to Host Fred Faour Tribute Show

The show will be aired on Laminack's YouTube and Twitch channels from 2p-5p CT today and will be available afterwards to view on-demand.

Stephen A. Smith & Paul Heyman Were Headliners; Phil Mackey & Matt Moscona Steal Headlines

Based on the response most everyone I talked to had about this session, this was the "light bulb moment" for most during the Summit.

Report: Michael Kay to Continue Doing Major League Baseball Games on ESPN

Kay will be on the call for ESPN's MLB World Tour: London Series broadcast when the Mets and Phillies play in June. He will also call a Wild Card playoff series although it is not known yet who his partner will be.

Prime Video, Wondery Agree to Partnership to Host Sports Podcasts

Beginning Monday, Mar. 18, Prime Video subscribers can access every episode of these podcasts via their Prime Video account.

Pete Distad Named CEO of Joint Warner Bros. Discovery, ESPN, FOX Streaming Service

“I’m excited to be able to pull together the industry-leading sports content portfolios from these three companies to deliver a new best-in-class service.”

Amina Smith Leaving NBC Sports Boston for ESPN

Smith joined NBC Sports Boston in 2021, where she served as an on-air and podcast host and contributor.

Prime Video Greenlights Documentary on Allen Iverson

"I’m ready to tell my story my way, authentic and unapologetically. I look forward to people seeing a side of me they haven’t seen before."

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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."