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How Armstrong & Getty Built a Show by Refusing to Sound Like Anyone Else

"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

The NFL Owning Thanksgiving Eve Isn’t Greedy, It’s Smart Business

"Roger Goodell isn’t apologizing for wanting more — more games, more viewers, more revenue, more reach. Because as long as fans keep showing up, turning on the television, clicking the stream, and arguing about every call online, the NFL has no reason to slow down."

Is It Too Late for the FCC To Fix Sports on Television

"The FCC probably can't do much. Its jurisdiction over streaming is murky. Netflix and Amazon don't answer to it the way broadcast stations do. The agency's sharpest weapon is noise — enough of it that Congress eventually acts."

Why NBC Sports’ Nostalgia Broadcasts Are Roadmaps for Others To Replicate

"The industry spends so much time chasing what’s next — new platforms, new angles, new metrics — that it sometimes forgets what worked. A well-timed throwback isn’t regression. It’s perspective."

ESPN Announces ‘The Year of the Super Bowl’ Campaign

"Across our platforms, screens, and parks, we’ll build momentum throughout the year toward Super Bowl LXI — a monumental event for sports fans everywhere and for ESPN."

The College Football Playoff Got It Right On ESPN With No Change Needed Anytime Soon

"For all its flaws, the College Football Playoff got this part right. Until viewership tells a different story, there’s no reason to fix what isn’t broken."

NBC Sports Reportedly Looking To Sublicense Big Ten Championship Game In 2026

"According to the report, any attempt to sublicense the game would require approval from both the Big Ten and FOX Sports"

ESPN Seeing Increased Viewership in Line With Digital Dominance

"ESPN has increased year-over-year viewership across the board. The network is up 4% in total-day audience and 9% in prime time compared to the same period in 2024."

NBA Finals Broadcasts on ABC Will See Doris Burke Make History

This week she will become the first woman to serve as a television game analyst for any major men's professional championship.

NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 Averages over 6.6 Million Viewers Across ESPN and ESPN2

The Game 4 broadcast peaked with 8,003,000 viewers at 10:15 p.m. ET.

Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix Averages 1.97 Million Viewers on ABC

The audience for the competition peaked at 2.3 million viewers between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m. EST.

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."