Business UpdateJun 16, 2026, 01:06 PM
TEGNA's Locked On Podcast Network Nears 1 Billion Engagements
AI Summary
TEGNA Inc. announced that its Locked On Podcast Network is projected to achieve one billion listens, views, and social engagements by the end of 2026. This milestone coincides with the network's tenth anniversary, having grown from a single show in 2016 to 275 daily podcasts covering major sports. Locked On, acquired by TEGNA in 2021, currently generates over 90 million engagements monthly and plans further expansion with new initiatives like FAST TV channels and an NBA Draft Guide.
Key Highlights
- Locked On Podcast Network targets one billion listens, views, and social engagements by end of 2026.
- The network celebrates its tenth anniversary, founded in 2016 and acquired by TEGNA in 2021.
- It produces 275 daily podcasts covering every NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL team, and major college sports.
- Generates over 90 million combined listens, views, and social engagements each month.
- Podcasts were streamed 515 million times in 2025 across audio apps and video platforms.
- New initiatives include Postcasts, Squad Shows, FAST TV channels, and an NBA Draft Guide.
- TEGNA, a Nexstar subsidiary, operates 64 local TV stations in 51 U.S. markets.
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