Television Networks Have Become So Reliant on Live Sports for Their Own Survival
"NFL, college football, the Masters, and March Madness all cost networks tens of billions collectively. Without them, broadcast TV’s ratings would plummet, and advertisers would flee"
Why News/Talk Radio Stations Should Embrace the Cable News Town Hall Model
As we head into the home stretch of 2025, with vacations, busy schedules, and more on the horizon, look for opportunities like this as benchmarks for 2026.
What Podcast Ad Revenue Projections Mean for the Future of News Podcasts
News has always been one of the top podcast genres. Can it become one of the top revenue producing genres, too?
Is Clay Travis Really Going to Consider Leaving Everything He Built Behind?
Travis spent years building OutKick and his nationally syndicated radio show. With his contract ending, is he bluffing or serious?
Why Netflix’ Pivot to Podcasts Is Heavy on Hype, Light on Impact
"Maybe I’m mistaken, but I’ve never known the phrase “Netflix and chill” to mean watching Bill Simmons ramble about the Boston Celtics"
Why Amina Smith Could Replace Molly Qerim as the Host of ‘First Take’
"Amina Smith deserves a good long look and has all the TV tools to do the job"
Where R&B Radio Lives: Ranking the Top Cities That Shaped the Format
While I’ll admit this could be a bit subjective, since I haven’t lived or programmed in every city that I list in consideration, it’s still a fun debate.
How ‘Demon Hunters’ Took Over the Charts While Radio Programmers Hit Snooze
"At some point, broadcasters have to stop blaming algorithms and start blaming arrogance"
What Can Be Learned From How iHeartMedia Flipped 97.3 The Game In Milwaukee
"There’s no art to a format flip, but the rule of thumb has always been to limit your change. Too much change risks losing listeners you may never get back"
How MTV Can Remain Relevant While Bringing in an Audience
"Believe it or not, the letters “MTV” still mean a lot and boost credibility, despite some actively trying to prove otherwise"
