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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

4.795 Million Tune In For NASCAR Chicago Street Race on NBC

"The average of 4.8 million was the highest for an NBC race since 2017 Brickyard 400."

Jack Rose Wants to Create Sports Media’s Next Stars

“I thought there were a lot of untapped opportunities for personalities in the sports space to really go out on their own and build media businesses."

Mina Kimes, Bruce Gilbert, Mitch Rosen, and Stacey Kauffman Join the 2023 BSM Summit

"By the time we get to March, we should have somewhere between 40-60 participants involved in the conference."

The Michael Kay Show Celebrates 20 Years of New York Sports Radio Excellence

"When we started, I thought it was going to be a short-term gig. 20 years – it’s really hard to fathom; it really is.”

Sports Media Reacts to Al Michaels Comments On Dan Snyder

"What the league would love is for Snyder to sell the team," Michaels said. "Not have it go to a vote, but sell the team. He's just become a major problem around the league, obviously."

The Good And Bad Twitter Provides Sports Media

Twitter became where you went to break news and gather information. It’s where you built an audience and answered questions. And while it became an inescapable part of the job, I’ve increasingly come to struggle with the business rationale for doing so.

Sports Media Reacts to Pro Bowl Changes

It will continue to be the week before Super Bowl festivities begin, and many in sports media had strong reactions to the news.

Sandy Montag Knows Sports Media Clients Want The Truth

“The hardest thing in client management and client representation is managing expectations. You’re really going to get into trouble if you just yes all of your clients."

Programming In Fear Is a Recipe For Failure

"The best programmers go to work focused on making an impact and thinking about what could go right not what could go wrong."

Rush Street Interactive Officially Announces Hiring Of Mike Francesa

"Francesa has signed an exclusive brand and content deal with RSI."

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"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."