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Taylor Swift Becomes First Recipient of MTV VMA Director Honor

"Celebrating a sustained and influential body of work from artists who have pushed creative boundaries and developed a clear directorial voice."

Salem Radio Network Refuses to Join TV Networks’ Trump White House Boycott

"SRN has notified the WHCA that our network will refuse to join this incredibly juvenile stunt, which is actually more like a RICO violation by mobsters than actions of legitimate American media."

Magellan AI Data Shows Top Podcast Advertisers Saw 9% Spending Increase During August

Sports accounted for the largest share of top genres, with seven advertisers spending the most in the category. Five advertisers made comedy their largest category, while news accounted for the remaining three.

Doc Rivers Joins NBC Sports Analyst Rotation

"I loved playing the game, I loved coaching it, and I’ve always loved talking about it."

A Look Back on the Biggest Sports Media Stories of 2024

As the year comes to an end, let's look back on some of the stories we have covered this year before we flip the page to 2025.

The Best in Sports and News Media in 2024

"In September 2025 we'll celebrate 10 years in business. I never expected that when this journey began, and I'm damn proud that we've survived this long and continue to grow."

Sports Media Reacts to the Death of Greg Gumbel

“He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten."

Barrett Media to Run Lighter Schedule During the Holidays

"Starting on Christmas Eve and continuing through Friday January 3rd, Barrett Media will be in holiday mode."

Lessons Learned From Management Conversations Involving Jimmy Pitaro and Dave Portnoy

"Portnoy takes a very different approach to running Barstool than Pitaro does at ESPN. Both work because their companies employ people who understand the culture, fit, approach, and vision."

Sports Radio KJR Seattle’s Dave ‘Softy’ Mahler and Dick Fain Deliver Exactly What the Listeners Expect Each Afternoon

"We have a habit sometimes in this business of throwing stuff out there like that and assuming everyone knows what the hell we are talking about."

Drew Brees, Scott Hanson in Talks to Work Netflix NFL Christmas Games: Report

Netflix, looking for on-camera talent for the NFL games it will stream Christmas Day, is talking to Drew Brees and Scott Hason, according to...

Kap and J.Hood, Mitch Rosen, Danny Zederman, Brandon Spano, Kevin Cassidy, Keith Williams and John Goforth To Speak at the 2025 BSM Summit

"The goal of this event is to bring sports media folks together to share ideas and information, examine issues, build relationships, and celebrate success."

Barrett Media Welcomes Jon Lafayette as Sports Editor, Promotes Derek Futterman to Associate Sports Editor

"We want to share news, tell stories, highlight people, and explore business issues that effect all areas of the industry. But to do that, adjustments have to be made."

Even if Revenue is Down, Investing in Growth Must Continue

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Salem Radio Network Refuses to Join TV Networks’ Trump White House Boycott

"SRN has notified the WHCA that our network will refuse to join this incredibly juvenile stunt, which is actually more like a RICO violation by mobsters than actions of legitimate American media."

Magellan AI Data Shows Top Podcast Advertisers Saw 9% Spending Increase During August

Sports accounted for the largest share of top genres, with seven advertisers spending the most in the category. Five advertisers made comedy their largest category, while news accounted for the remaining three.

Doc Rivers Joins NBC Sports Analyst Rotation

"I loved playing the game, I loved coaching it, and I’ve always loved talking about it."

Aaron Lux Moves to Middays at 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

"We look out for our people and want to do whatever we can to keep good talent around."