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FOX Sports Averages 19.7 Million Viewers for NFL Week 16 Singleheader

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FOX Sports Averages 19.7 Million Viewers for NFL Week 16 Singleheader

FOX Sports reported that its Week 16 singleheader garnered 19.7 million viewers, which is the best performance for any singleheader in the NFL on any network this season. The broadcast window, which only featured one game per marketplace since the network had broadcast an NFL game on Saturday, featured the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders for a majority of the country at this time. Four of the five NFL on FOX games on Sunday kicked off at 1 p.m. EST, encompassing a singleheader that was up 64% over the comparable window last year, according to data from Nielsen Media Research.

As part of media rights agreements with the NFL, FOX Sports and CBS Sports each have eight doubleheaders spanning all weeks in the schedule excluding Week 15 and Week 18. During those weeks, every market will have four Sunday NFL afternoon games taking the airwaves. Networks are permitted to have doubleheaders in consecutive weeks but cannot do so for three weeks in a row. FOX Sports will air a doubleheader next week, starting with regional action before most of the country gains access to the late-afternoon matchup featuring the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles.

Preceding the Sunday afternoon singleheader, FOX Sports broadcast a Saturday NFL game featuring the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. The matchup accrued an average of 15.4 million viewers, marking the most-watched telecast of the day on any network and a 7% increase over last year’s comparable window. Before that game took the air, the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs played an afternoon game on NBC and Peacock. All four of these teams will participate in the Christmas Day showcase of games, which will air on Netflix for the first time under a three-year deal.

FOX and CBS broadcast NFL doubleheaders during Week 15 that combined for a national window audience averaging 39.6 million viewers, according to Jon Lewis of Sports Media Watch. League rules allow for two simultaneous doubleheaders per season, which are taking place during Week 15 and Week 18 this year. All NFL teams have taken their bye week, resulting in 16-game slates every week for the remainder of the regular season.

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Chiefs-Texans NFL Holiday Special on NBC, Peacock Secures Total Audience Delivery of 15.5 Million Viewers

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Chiefs-Texans NFL Holiday Special on NBC, Peacock Secures Total Audience Delivery of 15.5 Million Viewers

As part of the Week 16 slate of NFL games, NBC Sports presented two matchups with playoff implications emanating in both conferences. On Saturday, the network broadcast live from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium where Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs were hosting C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans.

Data from Nielsen Media Research and Adobe Analytics demonstrated a total audience delivery of 15.5 million viewers for the NFL Holiday Special, which aired live on NBC and Peacock. The audience peaked in the fourth quarter with an average of 20.2 million viewers for the quarter-hour spanning from 3:45 to 4 p.m. EST. The Big Ten Saturday Night broadcast team of Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge and Kathryn Tappen were on the call for this matchup.

NBC Sports broadcast an exclusive NFL holiday game on Peacock last year when the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers faced off in Week 16. The first-ever exclusive NFL game on the streaming platform averaged 7.3 million viewers on Peacock, NFL+ and on NBC stations in Los Angeles and Buffalo. Three weeks later, Peacock served as the exclusive broadcast home of an NFL Wild Card game between the Dolphins and Chiefs that averaged 23 million viewers, setting a record for the most-streamed game in NFL history.

This is the fourth game televised by NBC Sports to air outside of the traditional Sunday Night Football window for the season, accounting for its third most-watched contest away from the timeslot. The NFL Kickoff Game featuring the Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens averaged 29.2 million viewers on Thursday night of Week 1, the second largest regular-season audience at the time since acquiring the Sunday Night Football broadcast package in 2006.

On the next day, the Peacock exclusive presentation of the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles game from São Paulo, Brazil averaged a total audience delivery of 14.0 million viewers, the second most-watched live event on Peacock. Two months later on Thanksgiving Day, the game between the Packers and Miami Dolphins attained a total audience delivery of more than 26 million viewers.

The second game of the weekend featured the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football with Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark on the call for the NFC matchup. Viewership data is not yet available for this Week 16 game. Comcast is currently in the second season of a 10-year media rights deal with the National Football League for which it pays a reported $2 billion per year. The network will broadcast the Super Bowl to conclude the 2025 and 2029 NFL seasons, in addition to continuing its Sunday Night Football broadcasts on a weekly basis.

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ESPN to Premiere E60 Film on Boomer and Gunnar Esiason

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ESPN to Premiere E60 Film on Boomer and Gunnar Esiason

Seventeen years after making an Emmy-nominated 2007 edition of E60 in which the network explored Boomer Esiason and his family as they looked to combat cystic fibrosis, ESPN is revisiting the story with a new film. Titled Second Wind: The Boomer and Gunnar Esiason Story, the presentation documents the journey as the family sought to apply their own experience with this genetic disease to enacting change and helping others.

Boomer Esiason, a four-time Pro Bowl selection and former NFL most valuable player, has been hosting morning drive on WFAN since 2007 and also recently concluded a 22-year run serving as an analyst for The NFL Today on CBS Sports. In 1993, he launched the Boomer Esiason Foundation, which has raised more than $175 million to support the fight against this disease and the quest to find a cure. Esiason’s son, Gunnar, was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with this disease, complicating breathing through the lungs filling with mucus.

This program contains archival footage and interviews that span approximately two decades and includes reporting from Jeremy Schaap. Members of Esiason’s family were interviewed for the program, along with NBC Sports analyst Cris Collinsworth, former Giants quarterback and CBS Sports colleague Phil Simms, and Boomer Esiason Foundation athlete Logan McGovern.

Additionally, the film includes perspectives from Dr. Frederick Van Goor and Dr. Emily DiMango, divulging advances in treatment and the challenges families face in battling this disease. The latest installment of E60 was directed by Max Brodsky and produced by Ajay Atayee. Schaap recently appeared on Boomer & Gio to talk about the project and what it was like to report on the story.

“When you think about the arc of this story over the course of the last 30-plus years since Gunnar’s diagnosis to where we are now, it’s a remarkable story,” Schaap said to Esiason. “It’s an incredible testament to your family, to your commitment to this cause, to the work that so many people have done and so many scientists have done, and it was just certainly worth – I mean, I’m biased, but I’d say it’s one of the best things we’ve done.”

Esiason continues to fundraise and drive awareness of cystic fibrosis to emphasize the importance of finding a cure, and he thanked Schaap for allowing him and his family to tell their story. The E60 presentation is slated to premiere on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. EST on ESPN, and it will be available immediately thereafter to stream on ESPN+.

The show is part of a holiday storytelling marathon taking place on ESPN2 that includes a curated selection of 30 for 30 shorts and the SportsCenter series, “My Wish.” Airing at 10 p.m. EST and again the next day at 1 a.m. EST on ESPN2, Second Wind: The Boomer and Gunnar Esiason Story, will highlight their story and the fight against cystic fibrosis.

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Stephen King Sells WKIT To Local Investment Group

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Stephen King Sells WKIT To Local Investment Group

In a significant development for the Bangor, ME radio market, local businessmen have joined forces to create a new ownership group aimed at acquiring Rock 100.3 WKIT. This move comes as Stephen King prepares to close his three stations at the end of the month.

Jeff Solari and Greg Hawes’ Rock Lobster Radio LLC are set to acquire WKIT, with plans to operate the station under a Local Marketing Agreement (LMA) beginning January 1. This arrangement will continue until final approval from the FCC is received.

The two released a joint statement saying,  “We couldn’t let it die. Hundreds – if not thousands – of people posted, called, or reached out when they heard the news that 100.3 was getting the plug pulled. Longtime listeners were devastated. But now, the grief can fade. The voices you love are staying right here.”

Solari, a longtime area sportscaster, posted to Facebook,  “My childhood friends will vouch for me when I say I was about 12 years old when I started dreaming of owning a radio station. Today, the dream came true. Greg Hawes and I are thrilled to have reached a deal with Stephen King to keep WKIT rockin’ Maine for years to come. It’s a legendary station with a great team!”

Hawes, a local entrepreneur, added, “Cat is outta the bag. After reading all the genuine comments about the closure of WKIT, I felt a sense of commitment to try to keep it around. I do my best to cater to the community that supports all of my crazy ideas, and this is another one of those situations. It’s clear that the Bangor area was not ready to see 100.3 go away, so Jeff Solari and I are gonna make sure it’s around for years to come. Welcome to radio!”

The deal does not include WZON or WZLO, which are still expected to sign off for good at the end of the year.

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670 The Score Finishes Second Overall, Gains First Place Finish in Afternoons in Chicago Fall Ratings Book

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670 The Score Finishes Second Overall, Gains First Place Finish in Afternoons in Chicago Fall Ratings Book

As the Fall ratings period got underway in mid-September, 670 The Score in Chicago was forced to make significant lineup changes due to the departure of Danny Parkins to FS1. The Score installed a new midday show, Bernstein and Harris, and a new afternoon show, Spiegel and Holmes. Based on the Nielsen Men 25-54 total audience measurement for the fall book, so far, so good.

670 The Score finished second overall in the market with a 6.3 share in weekday prime (M-F, 6a-7p). That represented an eight tenths of a point increase from last Fall.

In mornings from 5:30a-10a CST, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh finished fourth with a 5.2 share. Mully and Haugh added four tenths of a share year-over-year.

The new midday show with Dan Bernstein and Marshall Harris featuring Leila Rahimi finished second in their first ratings period. The show delivered a 7.4 share, finishing 1.3 shares ahead of the same time period last year. Middays recorded the highest share among all dayparts on The Score this quarter.

In afternoons, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel generated a 4.8 share last year to finish third in the fall book. The new team of Spiegel and Laurence Holmes came out of the gate on fire. The popular duo began their tenure together finishing first with a 5.9 share. The show’s performance was up 1.1 shares from last year.

For the full week (M-Su, 6a-12a) 670 The Score finished tied for fourth with a 5.2 share among Men 25-54.

670 The Score’s quarterly numbers include a combination of both over-the-air and streaming performances.

Good Karma Brands no longer subscribes to Nielsen. As a result, data from ESPN 1000 was not available this quarter.

Shannon Sharpe: Kirk Herbstreit and I Are Good Now

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Shannon Sharpe: Kirk Herbstreit and I Are Good Now

After Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit made comments pertaining to the “lunatic fringe” at The Ohio State University and how the Buckeyes’ victory over Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff would soften the blow from losing to Michigan, Shannon Sharpe took the time to respond on Monday’s edition of First Take.

Sharpe ostensibly took umbrage towards the discourse from Herbstreit when he stated that First Take tried to fire Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and that he was excited to see what the show would discuss on Monday after this victory. Stephen A. Smith addressed the situation and implored Herbstreit to quote him accurately, stating that he would have called for Day to be fired had Ohio State lost this past weekend.

Sharpe, however, issued a warning to Fowler and Herbstreit, stating that ESPN would not have enough bosses to prevent him from saying things if they ever mentioned a platform he was on and wondering what they would profess in a negative manner. The situation quickly gained traction on social media, and Sharpe ended up conversing with Herbstreit through a text exchange. As he recounted their discussion on the latest episode of Nightcap, Sharpe made it clear that his bosses from ESPN did not reach out to ask him to talk about what had taken place; rather, he decided to issue this explanation on his own.

“I think everybody knows Kirk Herbstreit went to Ohio State,” Sharpe surmised. “He mentioned someone sent me [this] thing that he and Ryan Day are very good friends, so I think he was taking up for his friend, but I believe you can take up for your friends without taking a shot at your teammates, and I felt he was taking a shot at First Take.”

Sharpe emphasized that even though he may not have been on the show during a particular episode he was referencing, he wanted to make it clear that Herbstreit had taken a shot at him nonetheless. In reflecting on the commentary, he conveyed that it was unwarranted, not additive and unnecessary, resulting in them having a conversation and Herbstreit apologizing. Sharpe also explained that he was not sensitive because if he had been, he would have really laid into this situation.

“Y’all know me – I don’t bite my tongue for nobody,” Sharpe said. “There are certain times that I felt that you should stand down in the situation before you say something that you will regret at a later date and time, but in that situation, I was very, very disappointed because I’m like, ‘Whoa, whoa, bro. This is not the time or place.’”

Sharpe referenced a previous situation in which he had an issue with Nightcap co-host Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and emphasized in a conversation that the show needs to exhibit professionalism. Moreover, he stated that he wants to be professional at all times and is glad that Herbstreit reached out to clear the air regarding what took place. It was important for Sharpe to recognize if they were teammates or not, later stating that he would throw “caution to the wind” and take shots five nights a week until there was no more.

“Herbie and I are good now,” Sharpe said. “I’m glad we had the text communication, and that’s what grown men and adults, that’s how they should handle the situation. We shouldn’t have to go back and forth on social media. I wish that incident did not happen, I don’t think it had to happen, but I think we both learned from that situation and how to handle situations like that moving forward.”

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Easily Earn $5000 Per Day Passive Income (For Everyone)

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Easily Earn $5000 Per Day Passive Income (For Everyone)

How I achieved financial freedom through KSD Miner, my real personal experience

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To my surprise, the process was incredibly simple. I created an account in just a few minutes, chose my package, and started earning right away. By the end of the contract, I had already earned $108. This initial success gave me confidence and encouraged me to reinvest my profits in larger contracts with higher returns. For example, the $500 Classic Contract gave me a daily return of 1.3%, while the $5,000 Advanced Contract offered an impressive 1.55% daily.The platform supports a variety of payment methods USDT-TRC20, BTC, ETH, LTC, USDC, USDT-ERC20, SOL, BCH, BNB, of course I prefer to use SOL, convenient and fast.

A path of constant growth

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When Car Accidents Go Viral: How Publicity Affects Personal Injury Lawsuits in KY

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When Car Accidents Go Viral: How Publicity Affects Personal Injury Lawsuits in KY

In today’s digital age, car accidents can quickly become viral sensations, drawing widespread attention. This intense publicity can significantly impact personal injury lawsuits, particularly in Kentucky. Public exposure can affect everything from jury perception to settlement negotiations, potentially complicating the legal process for those involved.

Social media platforms and news outlets often highlight such accidents, influencing public opinion even before a case reaches the courtroom. This attention can add pressure on both plaintiffs and defendants, as their lives become subject to public scrutiny. The overwhelming reach and speed of digital information dissemination can alter the dynamics of a personal injury case.

Understanding how these factors play out helps legal professionals and those involved in accidents anticipate potential hurdles. Discover how to manage the intersection of public interest and legal proceedings, ensuring that rights and interests are effectively protected.

Digital Spotlight: The Influence of Public Exposure on Legal Outcomes

Public exposure can significantly affect legal proceedings related to personal injury cases in Kentucky. Media attention shapes public sentiment, and this can indirectly sway legal outcomes. The psychological impact on those involved in the case often complicates court proceedings further.

Public Perception and Media Impact

The influence of public perception on legal processes is profound. High-profile cases often see increased scrutiny, with public sentiment potentially affecting jury decisions. In Kentucky, personal injury lawsuits that gain significant media attention might lead judges and juries to feel societal pressure.

Legal professionals note that the “media’s role” in shaping opinions can influence the case narrative. This can create challenges in ensuring impartiality in the trial process. Publicity can result in preconceived notions about the parties involved, affecting fair judgment.

Additionally, attorneys may need to adjust strategies based on how the media portrays the incident. This may lead to considerations of how a case is presented, both inside and outside the courtroom. Understanding the dynamics between public perception and the justice system is crucial for those involved in high-profile cases.

Psychological Effects on Court Proceedings

Widespread public attention can impact the mental state of all involved in the legal proceedings. High-profile cases may lead to increased stress and anxiety for plaintiffs, defendants, and legal representatives. Emotional responses might alter behavior during trials, which could indirectly affect legal outcomes.

The “psychological consequences” of media coverage include heightened stress levels and increased pressure to perform well in court. This stress might result in inconsistencies in witness testimonies.

Jury members may also feel pressured by the public eye, potentially challenging their ability to remain unbiased. The courtroom atmosphere can become tense when cases receive extensive media attention, affecting the dynamics of court interactions. These psychological factors must be managed carefully to ensure justice is fairly served.

Addressing Legal Challenges in a Connected World

The digital age has transformed how personal injury cases, including those in KY, unfold in public view. This section explores strategic approaches and maintaining impartiality in widely publicized legal proceedings.

Legal Strategies Amidst Heightened Attention

When car accident cases gain significant public attention, legal professionals must carefully craft their strategies. Attorneys often prioritize effective communication to manage public perceptions, as media coverage can influence juror biases.

In these situations, it is crucial to analyze the impact of online narratives on the legal process. Lawyers may utilize media consultants to guide their communication strategies or engage in public relations efforts to counter misinformation.

A key focus is ensuring that all statements and actions align with legal standards to preserve the case’s integrity and the client’s reputation.

Ensuring Fair Trials in High-Profile Cases

High-profile cases present unique challenges in safeguarding impartiality. The media can play a role in shaping public perception, which might affect jury decisions. To address this, the court system may implement jury sequestration or extensive questioning during jury selection to identify potential biases.Judges might issue gag orders to limit pre-trial publicity and prevent information leaks that can sway the legal proceedings. Attorneys need to be vigilant about securing fair trial conditions while adhering to legal and ethical obligations. Balancing transparency with confidentiality helps maintain the delicate equilibrium necessary for a just outcome.

College Football Playoff First Round Averages 10.6 Million Viewers Across ABC, ESPN, TNT, Max

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College Football Playoff First Round Averages 10.6 Million Viewers Across ABC, ESPN, TNT, Max

The first round of the College Football Playoff included teams from various power conferences facing off to earn a spot in the quarterfinals. Operating in an expanded 12-team format for the first time, games encompassing the opening action averaged 10.6 million viewers on ABC, ESPN, TNT and Max. The top college football game over the weekend between the Tennessee Volunteers and Ohio State Buckeyes averaged 14.3 million viewers in prime time television Saturday night on ABC and ESPN.

This matchup was the second most-watched college football game of the 2024 season and also peaked at 16.5 million viewers, according to data from Nielsen Media Research. Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe were on the call for the matchup from Ohio Stadium in Columbus. The trio will return for the quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game on Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 5 p.m. EST on ESPN.

Disney platforms aired the Friday night prime time matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish, which averaged 13.4 million viewers on ABC and ESPN. The game was the third most-watched college football contest of the 2024 season and peaked with a total of 14.8 million viewers. Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy, Molly McGrath and Katie George called the game from Notre Dame Stadium. McDonough, McElroy and McGrath will work together for the quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 8:45 p.m. EST on ESPN.

As part of a five-year sublicensing agreement with ESPN, TNT Sports presented two first-round College Football Playoff games this season, beginning with the matchup between the SMU Mustangs and Penn State Nittany Lions. The Saturday afternoon game averaged 6.4 million viewers, the second most-viewed TNT Sports college football game on record. This broadcast, which featured ESPN commentators Mark Jones, Roddy Jones and Quint Kessenich, peaked with 7.9 million viewers.

Later in the day, TNT Sports aired its most-watched college football game and December sporting event on record when the Clemson Tigers faced the Texas Longhorns. The tilt averaged 8.6 million viewers on TNT and Max, marking the most-watched December sports and entertainment program on TNT, TBS and truTV in the past 23 years. Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek and Taylor McGregor and Laura Rutledge were on the call for the game, which peaked with 9.5 million viewers.

These two first-round CFP contests are the most-watched college football games of the season on cable television. Moreover, Clemson-Texas finished as the most-watched sporting event for TNT Sports since the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Game between UConn and Purdue. For the Saturday schedule as a whole, it marks the first time that there had been games within the College Football Playoff or New Year’s Six in afternoon broadcasting windows coinciding with NFL matchups.

The Walt Disney Company is in its penultimate season under its existing media rights deal with the College Football Playoff. Earlier in the year, the company reached a new agreement to air games for all rounds of the tournament, along with ancillary programming, simulcasting and MegaCast abilities through the 2031-32 season. The company will reportedly pay $1.3 billion a year for this deal, part of which will have the National Championship Game air on ABC with the ESPN MegaCast presentation as well.

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Radio’s List Of Banned Words and Phrases To Eliminate In 2025

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Radio’s List Of Banned Words and Phrases To Eliminate In 2025

“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter – it’s the difference between the lightning bug – and lightning”  – Mark Twain.

If you’re an audio-only medium – words are all we have.

In last week’s piece – ‘What Santa Should Put In Radio’s Stockings For 2025,’ – buried in the copy were a few lines on imaging.

Imaging – This starts with the pen – not the mic. Write imaging as though Tom Hanks or Sam Elliot is your voice talent. Every word counts. Hire the voice talent YOUR ear tells you fits your brand. It’s not good for veteran voice talent, but entry into this work has never been easier or cheaper. Voice talent fees have dropped exponentially in the past decade. A BIG voice you’ve had your ear on now may be in your budget range.

Yes – every word.

Also, last week – during a session with a client – the list of ‘banned’ words, which has been batted around through the years, was brought up.

A cobbled list of ‘banned’ words circulated in radio circles.

Wasted words or manufactured phrases bringing zero added meaning if you truly thought them through.

When this list was last posited – a half-decade ago – we referred to a CBS Sunday Morning piece from Dr. Jon LaPook on ‘pet peeves.’

Here’s the list (those who have sessioned with us already know) of personal ‘pet peeves’:

  • Degrees (Of course, it’s degrees – you don’t add it in conversation – it’s assumed)
  • Outside (Weather-related break – were you asking for INDOOR conditions?)
  • Any ‘meteorologist’ terms (Partly Cloudy/Sunny – give me a LOCAL usage line)
  • Tomorrow Will Be A Carbon Copy… (Does anyone under 30 know what a Carbon Copy is?)
  • Register for a chance to win (Simply say – WIN!)
  • Right now – now (Implied – of course, it’s – now)
  • Next (Time stamp it – unless it’s next in the stack)
  • Win tickets -or- I have tickets (Say – YOU win…sell BENEFIT 1st)
  • Register to win (Just ‘win’!)
  • Sign up to win (See above)
  • After the break (US focused – not THEM focused)
  • Our website is… (Just say web address)
  • Log onto (dated…)
  • Broadcasting Live (Radio – not listener – term)
  • I’ll Be Back…(Just leave)
  • Remote (Another radio term)
  • I, Me, Mine (Turn it around to YOU – You will hear…)
  • Needless To Say (Wasted words)
  • And So Much More (Lazy)
  • Let Me Ask You…(Just ASK)
  • Switching gears…(You SHIFT gears)
  • Having said that…(Don’t need)
  • That Said…(Don’t need)
  • 1st Annual…(Can’t have a 1st Annual anything – an Annum needs to pass)
  • At the end of the day…(No meaning – crutch)
  • ‘Really’ ‘Lots’ ‘Better’ ‘Maybe’ ‘Perhaps’ ‘Big/Little’ ‘Very’ ‘Almost’ ‘Amazing’ ‘Always/Never’ ‘Sadly/Tragically’ ‘Just’ ‘Stuff’ ‘’However’ ‘Accordingly’ ‘Majority’ ‘That’ ‘Type/Kind’ ‘Different’ ‘Things’ (Most could be eliminated)

Free Grammar Check programs are everywhere, including – HERE.

Crisp writing strikes harder – and – prints deeper.

Also, add: 

  • To tell you the truth…Honestly…(You lied to me before?)
  • Currently…(Are you going to give a non-current temp?)
  • It’s_______at the airport…(Who lives at the airport?)
  • Located…(mainly in ads, 3 wasted syllables)
  • WWW – dot…(does anyone under the age 70 actually type a URL)
  • It is what it is…(What does this mean?)

If you’re a content provider, lazy words are the killer of momentum.

Last week – we offered things for Radio’s Christmas Stockings.

This week – we’re putting this list – under your tree.

Would you like to gift US with additions?

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