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Xperi Data Shows Radio Listenership More Than Doubled On NFL’s Opening Sunday

"Overall Sunday audience share jumped 60% on average. Pre-game listening rose 111% heading into kickoff, and post-game audiences grew 152%."

IAB: 86% of Ad Buyers Are Changing AI Measurement Strategies

"The industry is rebuilding its playbook mid-flight."

Disney Taps Adam Smith to Head DTC Streaming Division

"I’m grateful for this team, energized by what’s ahead, and excited for our next chapter.”

Barstool Sports Adds Game Theory Podcast As Sam Vecenie Departs The Athletic

"I'm super excited to team up with you. I'm super excited to team up Barstool [Sports]. I think this is an amazing, fun ride that we're gonna go on. I couldn't be more pumped. It's gonna be great."

Where Are They Now?: Mike North, Legendary Chicago Sports Radio Host

“When I retired the first time, I wasn’t ready,” said North.  “I thought I was and I wasn’t and I’m still not ready.”

6 Speakers Added To The 2024 BSM Summit Lineup

"Two of these individuals have built successful careers as on-air talent. Four remain involved in management and programming roles."

Pat McAfee is Making Smart Investments in Aaron Rodgers, Nick Saban and Others

“If the audience rises, the advertising increases, and your brand gains significant value, which leads to a major deal with the industry's largest sports media company, why would you even think a key contributor wouldn't be paid let alone not expect a fortune to appear?”

Sactown Sports Turns Afternoons Over To ‘The Drive Guys’, Whitey Gleason and Kyle Draper

"The new afternoon show officially launches on Wednesday, October 4th."

Carlo Jiménez To Be Named New Radio Voice of the Los Angeles Clippers

Jimenez follows in his predecessor Noah Eagle’s footsteps by being hired right out of college to become the Clippers radio voice.

Study: Sports Radio Improved Monthly Reach in Last Year

The study affirmed that radio reaches a larger share of American consumers than any other media platform, including 91% of adults 18 or older.

Program Director Sean Thompson to Exit Arizona Sports

"Sean's exit won't be official until the end of the week. He'll be working through Friday June 16th before signing off, and making the move back east."

ESPN Has Made It Clear, Radio Is Not a Priority

"What's unfolding now at the worldwide leader is disheartening because it could have been avoided.”

Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto Let Go As Part of 95.7 The Game Lineup Shuffle

"The decision to shift from four shows to three is something Audacy has done in other markets."

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IAB: 86% of Ad Buyers Are Changing AI Measurement Strategies

"The industry is rebuilding its playbook mid-flight."

Disney Taps Adam Smith to Head DTC Streaming Division

"I’m grateful for this team, energized by what’s ahead, and excited for our next chapter.”

Barstool Sports Adds Game Theory Podcast As Sam Vecenie Departs The Athletic

"I'm super excited to team up with you. I'm super excited to team up Barstool [Sports]. I think this is an amazing, fun ride that we're gonna go on. I couldn't be more pumped. It's gonna be great."

Craig Karmazin: AI Could Eliminate The Value Of Podcast Impressions

"The AI slop that's going to be out there, including in the podcast space, is going to be extreme in the next five years. It's going to take the value of podcast impressions down to almost zero."