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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."

YouTube to Pay $24.5 Million Settlement to Donald Trump After 2021 Suspension

YouTube becomes the latest social media and big tech giant to reach a settlement with Trump.

Former ESPN Analyst Todd McShay Attacks Paul Finebaum as “Trash” and “Coward”

"It’s just not good humanity. Get my little shot in at Paul, one of the all-time cowards"

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Steps Down, Will Transfer to Executive Chairman

"This change simply matches titles to how we already operate"

Toast to 10: Sports Executives Reflect on Ten Years of Barrett Media

"Sports media has been the foundation that helped launch Barrett Media just a decade ago"

How Paul Finebaum, Stephen A. Smith Show Network Safeguards on Political Leanings Are Outdated

"This is a perfect time for sports to be the great unifier it has always aimed to be, by breaking down the walls that prevent individuals from expressing political leanings"

Why Chris McClain Credits Charlotte’s Growth and a Move to FM For WFNZ’s Success

"As a kid, if you had dug up my teachers, they would tell you, oh yeah, I could tell he was going to do something like this"

Is Owning a Cable News Network a Strength or a Weakness in 2025?

For major corporations, the optics of running a news operation can easily morph into a strategic headache. Just inject some truth serum into Disney CEO Bob Iger and I'd bet he'd tell you the same.

Why Hot-AC Program Directors and GMs Must Replace Hype With Authenticity

"A compelling morning show, strong music mix, and meaningful giveaways don’t need to be oversold, they carry their own weight."

How News/Talk Radio Can Take Lessons Learned at the Mall Food Court to Prosperity

The food court is perhaps the only part of your local mall that is still doing great business in 2025.

KCBS Radio Anchor Eric Thomas Retires

Most recently, Eric Thomas has served as the morning news anchor at the all-news station, alongside Margie Shafer.

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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."