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VSiN Cutting Staff With Ownership Change Looming

"As cuts continue, Barrett Media has also learned VSiN's ownership will change within the next week."

Inside the NBA Has Built Something ESPN Can’t Simply Recreate

"Inside the NBA didn’t just cover basketball. It changed what sports television could be. And sometimes the best way to preserve a legacy is to know when you’ve reached the final buzzer."

Is SiriusXM Still Too Dependent on Howard Stern?

The question isn't whether SiriusXM has tried to diversify. Clearly, it has. The question is whether that effort has gone far enough to change the numbers when a star as big as Stern begins to start talking about life after SiriusXM.

The Industry According To: Jeff Federman, Audacy

"Advertisers should expect us to establish metrics before the campaign begins, measure the right behaviors and report what happened afterward."

T-Bob Hebert Details How Creative Culture Is Fueling ‘Wake up Barstool’ for Growth on FS1

"My first success metric is am I proud of what we just did? That’s something that can bounce from day to day, but the goal is to have fun and a good time."

Apple’s Video Podcast Shift Must Be a Wake up Call for Sports Radio

"The brands that win over the next decade won’t debate whether video matters. They’ll focus on executing it better than anyone else. They’ll understand that visibility drives discovery, discovery drives engagement, and engagement drives revenue."

Netflix Announces Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano Bout Coming In May

"Most Valuable Promotions, the fighter-first outfit co-founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, confirmed the matchup Tuesday and formally introduced its first major push into MMA."

Mike Ryan Ruiz Admits Reaching a Breaking Point in Comments About Boomer Esiason

"When it comes to sports, we can disagree. But if you’re just trying to shut up one side because it makes you feel better and it helps you sleep at night, that’s where I take issue with it."

550 WGR Launches FM Simulcast Replacing 107.7/104.7 The Wolf

"The format change occurred overnight, transitioning both 107.7 FM and translator 104.7 FM from country music to a full-time simulcast of WGR."

Paul Pabst: Dan Patrick Still Has “His Fastball”

"If he doesn't have his fastball, hand it off to a younger person. I think he completely still has his fastball."

TV Viewership at Highest Levels in a Year Elevated by Live Sports, News

"ESPN posted an 82% increase in viewership compared to December, a staggering jump that underscores how postseason college football continues to function as appointment television in a fragmented media environment."

BET Officially Cancels Cam Newton Hosted ‘106 & Sports’

"Although the launch carried significant promotional weight and high-profile backing, network officials confirmed the series will not move forward with additional installments."

Gregg Giannotti: Stephen A. Smith Has “Zero” Chance Of Winning A Primary Race

"I think this is a bit of a bridge too far. Probably shows you how much power he has over there at ESPN."

Chris Myers’ Versatility Bridged the Daytona 500, the NFL and Beyond At FOX Sports

"If you can do a lot of things good enough, you’re going to stay employed for a long time. As a sports fan, I would be bored with just one sport if they weren’t playing."

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Inside the NBA Has Built Something ESPN Can’t Simply Recreate

"Inside the NBA didn’t just cover basketball. It changed what sports television could be. And sometimes the best way to preserve a legacy is to know when you’ve reached the final buzzer."

Is SiriusXM Still Too Dependent on Howard Stern?

The question isn't whether SiriusXM has tried to diversify. Clearly, it has. The question is whether that effort has gone far enough to change the numbers when a star as big as Stern begins to start talking about life after SiriusXM.

The Industry According To: Jeff Federman, Audacy

"Advertisers should expect us to establish metrics before the campaign begins, measure the right behaviors and report what happened afterward."

Harry Douglas Explains Why His NFL Mindset Still Drives His ESPN Radio Career

"I don’t want to be like anyone, because I’ve always wanted to be myself. Everything I’m doing now I literally said I would do. If I put my mind to it and set it in stone, then there’s a great chance it’s going to happen."