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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."

Sports Illustrated Potentially Headed to The Players Tribune, The Big Lead Owner

Minute Media is the leader in the clubhouse to acquire publishing rights to Sports Illustrated from Authentic Brands Group.

NFL Network Strikes Deal to Televise Arena Football League

NFL Network's schedule of live AFL games begins on Saturday, April 27 following the network's live coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft.

ESPN Sees Most-Watched Women’s College Basketball Regular Season Since ’08-09

This season's WCBB regular season broadcasts saw a 37 percent year-over-year increase in viewership across ESPN platforms.

Peyton Manning to Join NBC for 2024 Olympics Coverage

“I kind of argued with him as to why he and NBC thought I was worthy.”

Andrew Marchand is Ready to Take Center Stage at the BSM Summit

"It’s a good get-together and it’s informative, and so I think those are kind of the most exciting things."

The Television Forecast Calls for More Football

What remains consistent is how well sports are positioned to grab ratings points and, eventually, paywall conversions.

Sports Media Reacts to Tiki Barber Criticism From Saquon Barkley

"I wish him nothing but luck, but he also has to realize that my job for the past 17 years has not been in a locker room, it's been to be the voice of the fan."

Pat McAfee, Show Members to Appear in WWE 2K24 Video Game

McAfee, "Boston Connor," Ty Schmidt, Darius Butler, and A.J. Hawk will all be part of the "Pat McAfee Pack" coming to WWE 2K24 at a later date.

Greg Gumbel to Miss March Madness Due to Family Health Issue

Ernie Johnson, Adam Lefkoe, and Adam Zucker will serve as studio hosts in Gumbel's stead.

Iowa-Nebraska Big Ten Championship Game is Most-Watched WCBB Conference Title Game Ever

The Big Ten Champion game featuring Caitlin Clark and her Iowa Hawkeyes had average of 3 million viewers and a viewership peak of 4.450 million.

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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."