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14% of Weekly Listeners Use Netflix For Podcast Viewing

The data comes after Netflix recently struck a nine-digit deal with Jay Shetty's On Purpose podcast.

Approaching The Summit: Mike McVay, McVay Media

Approaching The Summit is a series of special interviews...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Reportedly Declines Congress Request for Testimony Over League Broadcast Deals

"The NFL currently has television contracts with ESPN/ABC, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, Prime Video and Netflix to air its games."

Marcello Hernández Tabbed To Host 2026 ESPY Awards

"It is an honor, and frankly feels crazy to be hosting the ESPYS this year in New York. I’m sure the energy is going to be great."

Mike Wickett Added to Westwood One Sports Weekend Programming

"I can't tell you how excited I am to be back doing my favorite thing: talking sports!"

Paul Finebaum Says The State of Radio Is Bad. Is He Right?

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Fame, Fear, Fortune, Fun or Freedom: Which of the Five F’s Drive You?

"Companies have to understand that the best expect to be compensated, and challenged. Money matters, but if it's all you've got, eventually your top stars will chase new situations."

The Power Trip on KFAN: iHeartMedia is Trying to Kill Us, Doesn’t Want to Pay Us

"It's the beginning of the end. I'll tell you why - they took away our music, and they're playing 700,000 commercials during each podcast."

Which Areas of Executive Performance Should Be Known in Media Companies?

"How do we know if a CEO, executive, market manager or PD is outperforming or underperforming?"

How You Lead a Brand Matters, and KNBR is Finding Out the Hard Way

"How you act as a leader should be different than how you present yourself as a host. You're no longer just representing a show, you are now repping the brand, company, and staff."

How SKOR North in Minneapolis Seized The Moment on the Night of the NFL Draft

"Not only was SKOR North on point on the air, they were visually displayed across the city, and more importantly, they were ready to monetize the opportunity.'

Barrett Sports Media Presents ‘The 2024 NFL Analyst Draft’

"Some selections you'll agree with, others you won't, and it'll likely lead to texts and social media interactions among industry folks."

Where Are Sports Media’s Innovations, Ideas and Solutions?

"Innovation, ideas, and revenue-first leaders are going to matter more than content and ratings evaluators."

Winning in a Multi-Platform World Requires Thinking Beyond Radio

"If we're going to claim to be more than just radio stations, are we built and ready to win larger advertising deals against the best sports media digital brands? Secondly, why are we only using radio ratings to showcase our impact?

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Approaching The Summit: Mike McVay, McVay Media

Approaching The Summit is a series of special interviews...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Reportedly Declines Congress Request for Testimony Over League Broadcast Deals

"The NFL currently has television contracts with ESPN/ABC, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, Prime Video and Netflix to air its games."

Marcello Hernández Tabbed To Host 2026 ESPY Awards

"It is an honor, and frankly feels crazy to be hosting the ESPYS this year in New York. I’m sure the energy is going to be great."

NFL Advertising Revenue Reportedly Climbs 7% for 2025 Season

"Regular-season TV revenue grew 6% to $4.2 billion. Postseason growth was even steeper, as the NFL’s 13-game January/February slate generated $1.62 billion in total sales, an 8.5% gain that works out to an additional $127 million."