Is Outrage the Only Strategy Left in Sports Media?
"Clicks, views, and chatter might generate noise, produce a momentary ratings spike, and help you trend on Twitter, but that doesn't define success anymore."
Why Don Lemon is Wrong About CNN’s Change in Presentation
Lemon's right about what previously separated cable news from independent creators. He's missing a key point, though.
Why Program Directors Shoud Emulate Tom Izzo When Leading Brands
All of Izzo's methods mirror best practices for Program Directors. Replace driving ratings with winning championships and he's trying to accomplish the same things we are.
Sports Leagues Are Forgetting The Foundation Their Success Is Built On
"Progress is fine. Evolution is necessary. But not at the expense of the very people who made sports matter in the first place."
Nielsen is the Umpire That Everybody Hates
The genesis for this column came from two pieces published in the past week: one for video and one for audio.
MLB on Netflix Proved Fans Who Demand Change Only Want It Until They Receive It
"When Major League Baseball opened the 2026 season on Netflix, the reaction was predictable before the first pitch. This isn’t baseball. This feels weird. What am I watching? You know the song—take me out to the ballgame, buy me some peanuts and… Netflix. Yeah, that part."
Why Netflix’s MLB Debut Should Have The NFL’s Attention
"This wasn’t about pleasing purists. It wasn’t about winning the next morning’s sports media debate. It was about signaling to leagues — especially the NFL — that Netflix is ready to compete on the biggest stage there is."
Why The Roku Channel Should Be a Growing Priority For Digital News Brands
The data about how prevalent Roku products are is truly shocking.
How Rock Radio Can Still Be the One That Matters to the Next Arena Act
Programmers have to be honest with themselves: a lot of the "new" music being played on RockTernative stations isn't "new" to many listeners. Calling it "new" doesn't make it a discovery if the audience already knows it.
Why Career Success Shouldn’t Define Your Personal Worth
"If the foundation of someone’s value rests on what they do, then the question becomes unavoidable: “Who am I without it?"
