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YouTube To Stream Sports, News, Documentary Emmy Awards This Month

"Partnering with YouTube at this level for the first time allows us to put these ceremonies directly into the environment where so much of today's journalism and storytelling already lives."

Rhode Island Radio Legend Giovanni Calls It a Career — For Real This Time

"I need to hang up the headphones and let the next generation take over for real."

Jeff Bezos: ‘You Have to Work Hard to Make a Living in the News Business’

"The news business, if you go back to the 90s, the local monopoly newspaper was the greatest business in the world."

Rickey Smiley Reacts With Gratitude After Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Radio is not a job, it's a lifestyle. "

The Top 20 Mid-Market Sports Stations of 2016 Are…

The morning after the New England Patriots pulled off an improbable comeback to become Super Bowl champions, the sports radio industry does the same...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Program Directors of 2016 Are…

This week the on-air talent have enjoyed their fifteen minutes of fame, but now it's time to give some attention to the brand leaders...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Afternoon Shows of 2016 Are…

We're halfway through the 2016 BSM Top 20 in Sports Radio, and today the afternoon shows gain our undivided attention. Before you scroll down...

Sports Radio Ratings Coast To Coast

The Nielsen gods were kind to sports radio stations this fall. Many of the format's best programmers and personalities can now enjoy the holidays...

Another 10 Talents You May Not Know, But Should!

One of the rewarding parts of being a sports radio strategist and consultant, is having the time to observe different brands, markets and individuals....

Welcome To The 2016 Sports Radio Draft

Welcome to the second annual sports radio draft. I created this project last year to introduce sports radio fans, and industry people to some of...

97.1 The Fan Adds “Tim and Beanie” Starting Monday

97.1 The Fan in Columbus listens to their audience. So when they bombarded Jay Taylor, director of programming and operations at The Fan, with messages...

15 Talents You May Not Know, But Should!

When you think of the biggest names in sports radio, Colin Cowherd, Dan Patrick, Mike and Mike, Jim Rome, and Mike Francesa are names that...

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Rhode Island Radio Legend Giovanni Calls It a Career — For Real This Time

"I need to hang up the headphones and let the next generation take over for real."

Jeff Bezos: ‘You Have to Work Hard to Make a Living in the News Business’

"The news business, if you go back to the 90s, the local monopoly newspaper was the greatest business in the world."

Rickey Smiley Reacts With Gratitude After Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Radio is not a job, it's a lifestyle. "

Vox Media Split Into 2 Companies After James Murdoch Purchase

"Each company will be better positioned to grow within a focused portfolio of complementary businesses."