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Molly Robinson Departs 3 Man Front At WJOX 94.5

"Robinson joined WJOX in 2023, stepping into 3-Man Front after Matt McClearin's departure and the show's expansion from two hours to four."

Jim Nantz on Recent Conversations With Tony Romo: “He’s a Great Friend, Always Will Be”

"The contents of what we talked about, I’m just going to leave that private, and I think that’s the only way and the appropriate way for me to look at it."

Podcast Advertising Spending Jumps 23% in Q2, Magellan AI Finds

Insurance spending jumped 60% quarter-over-quarter, making it the fastest-growing industry tracked by Magellan AI.

Skip Mahaffey Exits Pillar Media Creative Director Role

"Mahaffey's departure triggers major format shifts"

Amazon Prime Video Making Final Preparations For NFL, Thursday Night Football

Amazon Prime Video seems to be equipped with the necessary tools on that end, as it plans to utilize various skycams, super slo-mo cameras and other camera angles to better present the game.

Jim Rome: ‘Al Michaels Was Only Talk2 Guest That Didn’t Cancel After Jim Everett Fight’

“People don’t want to associate or be attached to you if they think you’re toxic like that, and he didn’t cancel.”

Taylor Rooks Hired by Amazon as Thursday Night Football Feature Reporter

Rooks will host feature stories surrounding the league and its Thursday games as well as conduct sit-down style interviews with NFL players and coaches throughout the season.

NBC Sports Names Al Michaels To Emeritus Role

The partnership will keep Michaels on for the Olympics and NBC's NFL playoff coverage.

What’s Left In the Game of Broadcasting Musical Chairs?

"The game of musical chairs is ongoing at this point with much movement in the booths across the land. These announcers are just trying to have a seat available when the music stops."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 21 Specialty Selections of 2021

"These categories were different from the BSM Top 20 and represent twenty one (21) total votes by our current staff and a few select former members."

NBC Saying Goodbye to Two of Its Best, Al Michaels and Michele Tafoya

Tafoya will be missed because she’s pretty much perfected the craft. She makes it look easy. Her skill comes from a lot of hard work.

The Presidential Candidates Of The Play-By-Play World

"The undertaking was a little more daunting than I thought it might have been."

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Al Michaels

"Michaels has an incredible knowledge of each game he covers. You can tell in some instances that he already has the grasp on a question he’ll ask an analyst during a game."

Replacing Iconic Shows Is a Very Tall Order

"Replacing Francesa is a tall order. He's arguably the most successful sports radio host to ever work in New York City."

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Jim Nantz on Recent Conversations With Tony Romo: “He’s a Great Friend, Always Will Be”

"The contents of what we talked about, I’m just going to leave that private, and I think that’s the only way and the appropriate way for me to look at it."

Podcast Advertising Spending Jumps 23% in Q2, Magellan AI Finds

Insurance spending jumped 60% quarter-over-quarter, making it the fastest-growing industry tracked by Magellan AI.

Skip Mahaffey Exits Pillar Media Creative Director Role

"Mahaffey's departure triggers major format shifts"

Audacy Splits WLYF Midday Slot After Garton Departure

"Audacy is leveraging existing talent to manage talent departures—a cost-conscious strategy that signals confidence in internal development."