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Coleman Insights and Greater Public Launch Public Radio Underwriting Study

"Stations need practical, research-backed strategies to strengthen revenue performance"

Stephen A. Smith on Potential TV News Future: ‘If the Right Offer Comes Along, I’d Do It’

"Do I think I could do a new show? You damn right I can. With ease, I might add. It ain't hard, not for me."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

Q102’s Mollie Watson Departs Hubbard’s WKRQ Cincinnati

"What started as a dream internship became one of the greatest chapters of my life,"

Rob Dibble, 97.9 ESPN Help Collect Nearly 5,000 Turkeys

"This year, the support from listeners, sponsors, partners and volunteers helped make a remarkable state-wide impact."

The BSM Top 20 Mid Market Afternoon Shows of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2018."

97.9 ESPN Strikes 10-Year Deal with UConn

The University of Connecticut will spend the next decade working with a brand new radio partner. After WTIC in Hartford parted ways with the...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Afternoon Shows of 2017 Are…

The midway point of the week is where we celebrate the programs who entertain our audiences as they head home from work each afternoon....

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...

Dealing with Tragedy in Sports Talk Radio

Sports radio serves as a distraction from everyday life for its audience. Whether you listen to it while in transit to or from work...

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...

Tim Spence Headed to Connecticut to Serve as PD of 97.9 ESPN

Tim Spence is on his way to Connecticut where he will join iHeartMedia and oversee the company's sports and news brands in Hartford and New Haven....

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Stephen A. Smith on Potential TV News Future: ‘If the Right Offer Comes Along, I’d Do It’

"Do I think I could do a new show? You damn right I can. With ease, I might add. It ain't hard, not for me."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

Q102’s Mollie Watson Departs Hubbard’s WKRQ Cincinnati

"What started as a dream internship became one of the greatest chapters of my life,"

Audacy CEO Kelli Turner on Potential Future Sales: ‘Everything Has a Price’

"I think it's hard for anyone that's a business person not to be open for business for the right situation."