"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
Nielsen notes for advertisers that the results show that more than 80% of all time spent listening is spent with either terrestrial radio or podcasts, while only 15% is spent listening on platforms like Spotify and Pandora.
"The position once carried prestige, but unfortunately, the way many broadcasting companies treat it today is disheartening. No talent succeeds without the steady hand of a solid producer"
"At Spotify, we want to build this future hand in hand with the music industry, guided by clear principles and deep respect for creators, just as we did in the days of piracy."
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”