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Why Stephen A. Smith Should Be the Person News/Talk Radio Hosts Emulate

Not every day is filled with the most dramatic, can’t-miss political stories. Use these days to your advantage. Keep the audience engaged. And branch out.

The NBA Finals Silence Is Golden For Sports Fans

"We all should be thankful that—if only for this NBA Finals—sports are back... to just being sports"

Country Radio Should Honor The Legends When They’re Still Living

Seeing how much artists like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and others meant to their fans and Country radio, why do we wait until someone dies to show our love and appreciation?

Steve Stone: ‘One Person Believing Can Start A Career’

“Picking a talent to work with is an incredibly subjective process. Never take things personally. You will be remembered just as much for how you handle the goodbye as you do the hello.”

Eavesdropping: Rothman & Ice, 97.1 The Fan

On the surface, Anthony Rothman and Matty 'Ice' Hayes from 97.1 The Fan in Columbus shouldn't have chemistry. They grew up in different eras,...

Anthony Rothman Signs Multi-Year Extension to Remain on 97.1 The Fan Midday Show ‘Rothman and Ice’

97.1 The Fan in Columbus has announced a multi-year extension that will keep Anthony Rothman at the station. Anthony co-hosts Rothman and Ice in...

Sports Radio Programmers Advise on ‘The Week About Nothing’

"Just because 'you' talked about it before doesn’t mean 'they' heard it."

97.1 The Fan and Ohio State Sports Properties/Learfield Extend Ron Stokes

“There’s no better person to bring Ohio State Men’s Basketball to life for our listeners on The Fan.”

97.1 The Fan Extends Partnership with Cleveland Browns

"We are thrilled to continue this relationship through the 2026 season and deliver all the loyal Browns fans their favorite content, and play-by-play in the Columbus market.”

97.1 The Fan in Columbus Adds ‘The Fan 3’ Featuring the BetQL Network and Jim Rome

"Fan listeners can now choose from 3 sports stations on the same 97.1 dial in Columbus."

97.1 The Fan Dominates Across the Board in Columbus Winter Ratings Book

"The TEGNA-owned station finished first with an astounding 18.1 share among Men 25-54 in weekday prime."

97.1 The Fan ‘Common Man & T-Bone’ to Broadcast Outside on Monday During Solar Eclipse

Monday’s edition of Common Man & T-Bone from 3 to 6 p.m. EST will take place outside of the studios where they will witness the event in real time.

Matty ‘Ice’ Hayes Signs Extension with 97.1 The Fan in Columbus

“The Fan has been my home for 10 years and I’m very excited to continue working at a station that has been a part of my life for so long."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2023

"A total of 64 sports radio stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."

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The NBA Finals Silence Is Golden For Sports Fans

"We all should be thankful that—if only for this NBA Finals—sports are back... to just being sports"

Country Radio Should Honor The Legends When They’re Still Living

Seeing how much artists like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and others meant to their fans and Country radio, why do we wait until someone dies to show our love and appreciation?

Steve Stone: ‘One Person Believing Can Start A Career’

“Picking a talent to work with is an incredibly subjective process. Never take things personally. You will be remembered just as much for how you handle the goodbye as you do the hello.”

Hits On The Horizon: Teddy Swins, LOCASH And Flipturn

Since it’s Friday the 13th, let’s see if we can make that number 13 lucky like Taylor with 13 songs you should get your ears on this weekend!