As 2024 Approaches, What Are News/Talk Radio Professionals Focused On?
What do you want your station(s) to accomplish? What needs a fresh coat of paint on the station? Is there a show on the station that needs a reinvention?
Is 98.5 The Sports Hub Taking Cues From Barstool Sports in Searching for Rich Shertenlieb’s Replacement?
Most sports radio talent searches take place behind closed doors with strict vows of secrecy. But 98.5 The Sports Hub isn't like most sports radio stations.
NBC News Daily Continues to Top GMA3 During Midday Network Battle
Since the behind-the-scenes affair between Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes was revealed, NBC News Daily topping ABC's GMA3 in adults 25-54 has been a regular occurrence.
Trust in Media is at an All-Time Low. Who’s To Blame?
Nearly four in 10 Americans (39%) have no confidence in the media, according to the latest Gallup Poll. Another 29% selected “not very much confidence” in the media.
Damon Amendolara, Evan Cohen, and Jason Smith Explain Why Being a Hater Isn’t a Bad Thing in Sports Radio
“If a host is perceived as a hater of a team or of a player’s on field/court/ice performance, that is a confirmation of listening by a fan, that’s a great thing!”
Law & Crime Network Eyes Expansion in Growing Genre
“We'll cover the wide range, whereas a lot of times our competitors will narrow in on one case. We're everywhere and covering everything from all different angles and sides.”
Has Stephen A. Smith Outgrown First Take?
“Stephen A. Smith is irreplaceable at ESPN so long as the network wants to be in the First Take business. Smith is smart enough to know that won’t be forever.”
ESPN Doesn’t Eat Their Own Dog Food
As a consumer, can’t I be offered something better? And for the advertiser, is showing me the same spot or even multiple executions 10-15 times over a few hours the best use of advertising dollars?
Is NewsNation Filling a Hole or Fighting in an Already Crowded Space?
The fact that a major company sees an opportunity for straight news is encouraging.
How Big Noon Kickoff Turned Into a Legitimate College GameDay Challenger
Big Noon Kickoff is like a college football tailgate on TV. Panelists good-naturedly rip each other, toss the football around on a makeshift field, and talk smack whenever possible.
