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Cam Newton Reportedly Departs ESPN As Part Of Network’s Layoffs

"Newton is just the latest regular contributor on First Take to depart the network."

Andy Schuon Named CEO of Academy of Country Music

"ACM needs a forward-thinking leader to match that momentum."

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro Notes “Difficult Decisions” as Network Begins Layoffs

"We had to make some difficult decisions about job impacts that we will be communicating today."

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

Westwood One Sports Announces Full Weekday Lineup Launching December 29

"With our partners at Audacy, we’ve assembled a group of diverse and passionate sports voices committed to covering the biggest sports stories with opinions, expert analysis, and fan interaction"

Executive Producer Michael Samtur Announces Exit From Audacy, Infinity Sports Network

"Thank you to all the great producers, hosts, and incredible guests we’ve had over the past decade and a half that have made the network one of the preeminent national sports networks in the history of radio"

A Sports Radio Business Case For Allowing More Talent to Say Goodbye

"Not every ending needs a curtain call, and not every situation allows for one. But cutting talent loose without context, preparation, or the chance to say goodbye rarely protects a brand the way decision-makers hope it will"

Zach Gelb Won’t Be Part of Westwood One Sports, To Host Last Show on Friday

"I thought I deserved a little bit more transparency and respect from the new network. But hey, they're entitled to make the decision however way that they wanted to."

Pat Boyle to Remain on Westwood One Sports Network as Co-Host of Bet MGM Tonight

Boyle becomes one of the apparent lone holdovers in the new Westwood One Sports lineup.

The Evolution Advantage: Damon Amendolara’s Secrets to Success on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio

"Radio is something I truly love, but it’s constantly being challenged as a viable entity in the sports media landscape"

Several Infinity Sports Network, BetMGM Network Talent Begin Announcing Departures as Westwood One Sports Prepares Launch

"Cumulus is expected to unveil the full Westwood One Sports lineup in the coming weeks"

Is Craig Carton’s Return to WFAN Innovation or Another Reboot?

"At some point, major market sports radio will have to stop digging up old playbooks and start drawing new ones"

Drake C. Toll Named New Morning Show Host On Westwood One Sports Beginning December 29

"Westwood One is the gold standard in audio, and it’s an honor to join a brand creatively steeped in sports storytelling"

Armen Williams Named Executive Director of Westwood One Sports 24/7 Programming

"There’s never been a more exciting time to be in audio—the industry is thriving, innovative, and constantly evolving"

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Andy Schuon Named CEO of Academy of Country Music

"ACM needs a forward-thinking leader to match that momentum."

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro Notes “Difficult Decisions” as Network Begins Layoffs

"We had to make some difficult decisions about job impacts that we will be communicating today."

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

Bill Handel: We’ve Lost 65% of Our AM Radio Audience on KFI in Past Decade

"And if you look at revenue, revenue has just collapsed."