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Audacy’s Sports Talk Playbook Extends Beyond Frequencies Building for the Future

"FM is just one distribution point in a much larger ecosystem that includes streaming, podcasts, satellite and whatever comes next. The goal is no longer to own a frequency. It's to own every moment a sports fan wants to listen."

Why Radio Talent Needs to Stop Playing It Safe

"The most demoralizing outcome is asking talent for creativity and then letting their ideas disappear into a corporate black hole."

Why Radio Personalities Must Share More Personal Stories

"It may start with a conversation with a co-host, but then do you bring in the listeners?"

The Odyssey Proves News/Talk Radio Needs a New Playbook

Being a contrarian can absolutely work for a host. It grabs attention, and it can build a brand. But real skill shows up when a host takes a popular topic somewhere unexpected instead of somewhere predictable.

The 2019 Winter Ratings Report For Sports Radio

"BSM highlights some of sports radio's top performers for the 2019 Winter Book."

A Final Look at the BSM Top 20 of 2018

"BSM President Jason Barrett offers his final takeaways on the BSM Top 20 of 2018."

The BSM Top 20 Major Market Sports Stations of 2018

“Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Stations of 2018.”

The BSM Top 20 Major Market Program Directors of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2018."

The BSM Top 20 Major Market Afternoon Shows of 2018

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

The BSM Top 20 Major Market Midday Shows of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2018."

The BSM Top 20 Major Market Morning Shows of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2018."

Sports Radio’s 2018 Fall Book Report

"The sports radio format closed out 2018 with a number of strong ratings performances."

Sports Radio’s Summer Ratings Report

The Summer ratings book was released in early October to sports stations across the nation, and we do our best here at BSM to...

VSiN to Deliver Action Updates for 98.5 The Sports Hub

VSiN, the first network dedicated to delivering daily information about sports gambling, has reached an agreement with 98.5 The Sports Hub to provide Boston-focused action...

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Why Radio Talent Needs to Stop Playing It Safe

"The most demoralizing outcome is asking talent for creativity and then letting their ideas disappear into a corporate black hole."

Why Radio Personalities Must Share More Personal Stories

"It may start with a conversation with a co-host, but then do you bring in the listeners?"

The Odyssey Proves News/Talk Radio Needs a New Playbook

Being a contrarian can absolutely work for a host. It grabs attention, and it can build a brand. But real skill shows up when a host takes a popular topic somewhere unexpected instead of somewhere predictable.

Why David Haugh Believes Journalism Is the Foundation of His Success at 104.3 the Score

"You want to crystalize the story as fast as possible. Cut through the fat. Don’t waste time when you’re on the air, just like you don’t waste space when you’re writing... The reporting background frames everything we do."