"ESPN Digital & Social drew 212.7 million unique users in August, up 6% year over year. That total reached 78% of U.S. adults across digital, YouTube and social platforms."
UFL games broadcast by FOX Sports will be simulcast on FOX Sports Radio (SiriusXM channel 83), while games broadcast by ESPN will air on ESPN Xtra (SiriusXM channel 81).
The whole discussion was terrific, but I wanted to share the answers to just the first question Mike McVay asked which was, "What is the strength of the sports talk format?"
"Without [Imus], I don't know exactly where the station is. He validated Mike and Chris, like [he was] the engine...To leave him off seems irresponsible, but I'm going to leave him off."
It's understandable to be cautious of unsolicited sales calls but dismissing them outright could mean overlooking valuable opportunities for innovation and growth.
"The fact that I've done it for so long would make you think, 'oh, he's got it down, he has the system, he found the secret sauce.' No, it feels the same way every year."
"We have created a WFNZ community. Yeah, we might argue about sports takes most days, but when a member of our radio family is suffering, you are there for them."
"ESPN Digital & Social drew 212.7 million unique users in August, up 6% year over year. That total reached 78% of U.S. adults across digital, YouTube and social platforms."