"Combined with Wednesday's Kickoff Game between the Patriots and Seahawks, which drew 25.1 million, both of NBC's opening-weekend NFL games cleared 25 million for the first time in a decade."
"This study tracks the entire engagement funnel: discovery, loyalty, and the point where a follower becomes a Superfan, so producers can stop guessing."
"I do hope we can do multiple days, and this becomes a job, like not just an endeavor, not just a hobby. Not just something we're doing because we don't have another thing, but something we're doing because it's great, and we want to be a part of it."
"The establishment has changed. When one of the largest and most influential voices in sports reaches millions where modern audiences actually consume content, it isn't operating outside the mainstream anymore."
"Five years from now, I don't think employers will ask whether applicants know how to use AI. They'll simply assume they do, just as they assume candidates know how to send an email, edit audio, or post to social media. The differentiator won't be whether you use AI. It'll be how effectively you use it."
"We look forward to working closely with Learfield and West Virginia University to provide the best possible coverage and experience for all Mountaineer fans. Let’s Go!”
"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."
"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"Reuniting with the Mikes Golic was a tremendous opportunity for our audience. They've been building chemistry together since 1989, and it's a joy to bring their peerless partnership back to ESPN."
"This study tracks the entire engagement funnel: discovery, loyalty, and the point where a follower becomes a Superfan, so producers can stop guessing."
"I do hope we can do multiple days, and this becomes a job, like not just an endeavor, not just a hobby. Not just something we're doing because we don't have another thing, but something we're doing because it's great, and we want to be a part of it."