Sports Broadcasts Should Remain Political-Free Zones
There’s a time and place for opinions on other things, but during a game isn’t that time or place. Be smart and think before you speak.
Jeff Rickard Understands The Benefits of Attending the BSM Summit
“Over the past five or six years, the industry has been growing up a lot.”
Michael Berry Doesn’t Want to Be All Serious All the Time
"I get to entertain everyday and people come and listen to me. That really -- more than anything else -- is the thrill."
Do Radio Hosts Actually Care About What They’re Talking About?
So many shows do topics because they feel like they have to. Maybe the topic’s trending. Maybe it’s leading the news. But if you don’t care, listeners will notice.
Radio Was Built For Charity and Volunteer Work
Your charitable activities build a better world. Your radio show and station make a real difference.
Would TNT Prefer NBA All-Star Weekend Without the All-Star Game?
Credit the TNT crew with playing things about level — nobody tried to pretend this was anything other than a freestyle show — but there is just such a limited audience for the kind of tripe that was on the court in Indianapolis.
Social Studies: Amanda Anderson, ESPN Sr. Director of Social Media
"Because ESPN and our team is so focused on many different sports properties and leagues and sport verticals, how we celebrate that and what engagement looks like varies. What's considered success varies."
Are Networks Getting Money’s Worth From High-Dollar Announcers?
I know the networks only care about what goes down on their broadcasts, but can they be getting more from the folks they're paying millions to?
Proof That Both CNN and Fox News Manipulate Their Audiences
Playing with numbers and technicalities is a function of what the media does today. Since the average person just reads the headline, viewers will likely move on if it confirms their own bias.
Does Dealing With Criticism Ever Get Easier?
Engage in the content of the criticism and ignore the rest – or at least take the high road. If that gets difficult, end the conversation.
