The Great Programmers: Remembering Steve Rivers
Steve was a true genius, and while he was extremely soft-spoken, listening to him was like the old Radio and TV commercial, “When EF Hutton talks – people listen.”
Let’s Be Blunt About ESPN, Sam Ponder Split
“Not everyone can get away with the same thing. That’s been true since offices and employment were invented.”
What WCBS Taught Us: These Are Not the Good Old Days
Last week’s demise of WCBS Newsradio 880 affected me emotionally, as it has many in our business. We share our shock and sorrow and...
It’s Time For Radio To Start Exploring Again
Free yourself from this repetitive music discovery routine – add some of the following non-sequitur platforms below for emerging music options.
The Silent Treatment: AM Radio Takes Another Hit
After 97 years on the air on AM radio, CHML in Hamilton, Ontario unceremoniously shut down last Wednesday, and by “unceremoniously” I mean that...
Why Your Radio Station Needs a ‘Director Of Cool’
“What is this D.O.C.?” he asked. I explained it was the Director of Cool, a full-time employee with no other duties—no air shift, music scheduling, production, or marketing/promotions responsibilities—nothing.
They Say It’s Your Birthday!
This week, I’ll get a little personal and look back. If you’re reading this week’s column on the day of publication, today (August 19)...
WCBS 880 Got All of The Headlines But ESPN New York’s Future Warrants Attention
"ESPN New York has a better solution today than it did yesterday, and Audacy reduced payroll and improved their bottom line, while continuing to own all-news and the top sports brand in town."
‘Inside the NBA’ Should Be an NBA Halftime and Postgame Show, Anything Else Could Ruin Its Legacy
Count me among those that will be absolutely crushed if 'Inside the NBA' goes away. I have written in this space before about my...
News Talk Radio Hosts Can Learn Something from Sports Talk Host Paul Finebaum
As someone who used to work in the world of Sports Talk, it’s an exciting time of the year. The college football and NFL...
