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The Radio Industry Has a Bigger Internal Than External PR Problem

"The industry needs people with talent and passion who are focused on solutions, not individuals stealing paychecks, doing damage from the inside out."

Inside “Straight Outta Hip Hop”: Five Takeaways From a Candid Summit Panel

"Radio's gonna come back, and it's gonna slap back."

Where Dan Patrick’s WNBA Criticism Was Fair, But His Transparency Went Too Far

"Transparency has value, but so does perspective. In this case, Patrick devoted far more attention to a routine media occurrence than it deserved. The story wasn’t that a guest canceled. The story became Patrick’s response to it."

The Five’s 15th Anniversary Highlights Fox News’ Best Bet

You'd be hard-pressed to find another network with a 5 PM show as its most-watched program overall. Consequently, that achievement says something meaningful about the panelists, the producers, and the network as a whole.

Versant To Buy Golf Simulator Company Full Swing For Over Half A Billion Dollars

"Full Swing is exactly the kind of strategic platform that reflects how we are building Versant: investing in our core markets, extending the reach of our iconic brands and creating new ways to serve passionate audiences."

CNBC Adds Ken Brown as Managing Editor of Digital and Editorial Strategy

"From the capital demands of AI and the pace of innovation to the resurgence of dealmaking, major shifts are rapidly transforming industries. We see enormous opportunity to deepen our reporting, break more news, and grow our audience around these stories."

Versant Reports 1% Revenue Decline During 2026’s First Quarter

“Our first quarter as an independent company marks an important milestone for Versant and reflects a solid start to the year."

Jen Psaki at NAB Show: MS NOW Mightier as a Standalone Network

"We're smaller, but we're mightier in a lot of ways. And that's enabled us to be a bit more agile, too."

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.

CNBC Begins Round of Layoffs Ahead of Versant’s First Earnings Report

The cuts for CNBC come as Versant prepares to showcase its first-ever financial results next week. The company separated from NBCUniversal late last year.

Versant CEO Mark Lazarus: ‘Today Marks a Defining Moment’ as Company Begins Trading on Nasdaq

“As a standalone company, we enter the market with the scale, strategy, and leadership to grow and evolve our business model.”

VERSANT Announces Partnership With Rory McIlroy Launching New Production Venture

"This extension not only preserves the connection between our brand and one of the most respected athletes in the world; it unlocks entirely new paths for creativity, commerce, and fan engagement"

Cara Banks Departs Golf Channel for Role with NBC Sports

Cara Banks is helping lead the network's golf coverage, as well as working on the Olympics and the Premier League.

CNBC Unveils New Logo After Versant Completes Move Away From NBCUniversal

The new logo will begin being utilized by the network on Saturday, December 13th.

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Inside “Straight Outta Hip Hop”: Five Takeaways From a Candid Summit Panel

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Where Dan Patrick’s WNBA Criticism Was Fair, But His Transparency Went Too Far

"Transparency has value, but so does perspective. In this case, Patrick devoted far more attention to a routine media occurrence than it deserved. The story wasn’t that a guest canceled. The story became Patrick’s response to it."

The Five’s 15th Anniversary Highlights Fox News’ Best Bet

You'd be hard-pressed to find another network with a 5 PM show as its most-watched program overall. Consequently, that achievement says something meaningful about the panelists, the producers, and the network as a whole.

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