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ESPN Executive Peter McConville Departs After More Than Three Decades at the Network

"To my talented colleagues, thank you. The relationships and experiences will stay with me long after this chapter closes."

Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

8 States Sue to Block Nexstar Media Group Merger with TEGNA

In the filing, California Attorney General Rob Bonta called the potential merger between Nexstar and TEGNA "illegal, plain and simple."

Reflecting on Bob Iger’s Legacy As He Departs Disney

Some might say Bob Iger's legacy is "complicated." I disagree.

CPAC Joins List Opposing FCC Lifting Local TV Ownership Caps

"Polling consistently shows that Americans — and especially conservatives — do not want further consolidation of broadcast television power in the hands of a few national entities."

FCC Chair Brendan Carr: Paramount Skydance Purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery ‘Should Get Through Pretty Quickly’

"I think there’s some real consumer benefits that can emerge from it.”

Versant Reports Nearly $7 Billion in 2025 Revenue During First-Ever Financial Results

$1.6 billion came from advertising revenue on brands like CNBC, MS NOW, USA, Syfy, Oxygen, and E!, among others.

HBO Max, Paramount+ to Merge Into One Platform, Says David Ellison

“We think that really positions us to compete with the leaders in the space.”

FCC Chair Brendan Carr: ‘We’re Exploring the Relationship Between Sports and Broadcast’ Due to Local News Funding

"I think people are right to start asking whether we have the right regulatory framework in place right now."

Nexstar Media Group Sees 13% Revenue Decline During 2025’s 4th Quarter

The company noted that the $199 million decline in the fourth quarter can largely be attributed to a significant drop in political advertising related to the presidential election in the prior year.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr: Coverage of Stephen Colbert Pushing Interview to YouTube ‘Embarrassing Episode for the Media’

“I think you guys should feel a bit ashamed for having been lied to and then just run with those lies.”

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos: We’re Giving Paramount Skydance ‘Seven Days to Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is’

"What we're certain is, is that the Netflix deal to acquire these assets is the best deal, creates, and generates the best value for their shareholders. And they think so, too."

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Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Ernie Johnson Explains The Timing Of His Inside the NBA Retirement Announcement

"I actually kind of got tired of people asking me if I was going to keep doing the show."