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ESPN’s Removal Of The Bottomline May Have Exposed The More Hidden Distractions

"There was something comforting about turning on ESPN and seeing that ticker crawling across the bottom. It told you that you were plugged into the sports world. Today, the sports world isn't waiting at the bottom of our television anymore."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Tommy Mattern, 105.7 The Point, 92.3 WIL, St. Louis

For 26 years — almost half his life —...

How Mitch Albom Convinced Christopher Gabriel to Give Talk Radio a Try

"Without skipping a beat, he goes, 'I think you'd be pretty good as a talk show host.' And I thought, well, I did radio in college — I never thought about that."

Why College Football Kicking Off Without Lee Corso Just Doesn’t Feel The Same

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

Premiere Networks Signs Kevin Cirilli for ‘Hello Future’ Podcast

"I couldn’t be more grateful and humble to be working with such an awesome team of people."

Todd McShay: Paul Finebaum Is a “Rat”, Perfect To Be a Politician

"When I say he’s an all-time coward, that’s why I say it. When I say he has no loyalty, that’s why I say it. To be honest with you, I think the guy’s a rat. And so he’s perfect to be a politician"

Michelle Rutkowski Named 93XRT Brand Manager

"It’s an absolutely euphoric experience to be welcomed back to my beloved hometown to continue the legacies of those who made WXRT the revered Chicago treasure that it is"

Ben McDonald: “Wasn’t Aware” ESPN Had A Contract With Hockey

"If I have a choice between the beginning of hockey season and October baseball, I’m probably leaning slightly towards playoff baseball to be honest with you"

It’s Time for News/Talk Radio Hosts to Use AI For Content

AI can't replace the host. But it can amplify the show’s ability to entertain, provoke, and engage.

‘Wake Up Barstool’ Delivers Solid Sports Talk for a New Generation

"If you want straight-up, bare-bones, all-in sports chat, get your coffee, your donut, and settle in on your couch or your office chair at 8:00 AM EST for Wake Up Barstool"

Is Prime Video’s Bet Tracking the New Score Bug for Sports Broadcasts?

"Could this be the start of a new norm in our television viewing experience"

The Balancing Act for Rock and Alternative Radio

"Threading the needle between spice and smart is what separates good programming from great programming. It’s where the game is really played."

How Kristen Kurtis Became WXPN’s Morning Radio Staple

For Kristen Kurtis, radio has always been about more than just playing music. “It’s about connection,” she says. From her first student shifts at...

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20 Brands in 20 Days: Tommy Mattern, 105.7 The Point, 92.3 WIL, St. Louis

For 26 years — almost half his life —...

How Mitch Albom Convinced Christopher Gabriel to Give Talk Radio a Try

"Without skipping a beat, he goes, 'I think you'd be pretty good as a talk show host.' And I thought, well, I did radio in college — I never thought about that."

Why College Football Kicking Off Without Lee Corso Just Doesn’t Feel The Same

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

Ken West WERS-FM: Community Over Commercial Radio Model

"It's important because fun is contagious. Fun can trickle down to staff and trickle out of the speakers to the listener."