Whether It’s March Madness or the Radio Business, It’s Always About the Team
When talking about accomplishments, always explain the successes with "we," not "I." It might have been your idea, or you may have done the majority of the work, but nobody will ever think less of you for sharing credit.
Mike Gallagher Is Right – News/Talk Radio Needs More Local Voices on National Airwaves
That ability to make the local feel universal isn't a small skill. It's arguably the most valuable one in the format. And if you can master it locally, there's every reason to believe it carries over to a national platform.
NBC Sports Local MLB Analyst Approach Could Be a Game Changer for All Networks
"If this concept proves successful in year one of NBC Sports’ return to Major League Baseball coverage, it could create one of the most significant ripple effects in sports broadcasting."
Women’s History Month: How WGN Radio VP/GM Mary Sandberg Boyle Carved Her Own Path to the Corner Office
"I just kept saying it out loud, to anyone that would hear it. Not in an annoying way. I'd mention it when it would come up. I put my hand up when there were opportunities."
Radio Can Remain Relevant Through An Industry-Wide Personality Power Play
"While large, heavily leveraged groups struggle under debt, medium and smaller markets continue to thrive and serve their communities."
The One Habit That’s Made Me a Better Radio Program Director
Most people are myopic. They are only focused on what is in front of them. It is a tough concept to teach and even harder to understand.
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."
