Columns

"Most PDs and talent play fantasy football. Sadly, most aren't included in the budget process at their stations."

"The truth is, you don't get to negotiate like a finished product when you haven't done the job yet."

"This was Michael Jordan. The face of the NBA’s greatest era. The man who helped make the original NBA on NBC a cultural phenomenon. The opportunity to put him back in that environment should have been impossible to screw up. And somehow, NBC did."

"You do not have to copy Bobby's style or act like a trial lawyer to win. The goal is simply to take these insights, adapt them to your unique voice, and make your show feel even more alive."

Tuesday's tribute worked because it felt honest, not staged. Consequently, it's the kind of moment that reminds viewers why they tuned in beyond the headlines.

"It was one of the best football shows I have seen in quite a while. While different in format, the program reminded me of the old Jon Gruden’s Quarterback Camp on ESPN. It was in-depth, all-encompassing and quite entertaining."

"Making great content always tilts the odds in your favor.

When news broke yesterday that Dolly Parton had died at 80, programmers somewhere were likely wondering whether "Jolene" fit the format. That's the wrong...

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

"Programming is supposed to be about developing talent, building brands, creating opportunities and preparing the next person to take the next step. When the person responsible for doing those things becomes part of the talent lineup, the priorities inevitably become blurred."