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Ben and Skin Talk About Building Radio Shows and Beyond

"We like to make fun of tropes like Sports Talk shows that pair two guys from two different cities together. We exaggerate the characters so one is some meathead who played sports but doesn't know what he's doing and the other is super announcer-y."

Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

How to Create Nielsen PPM Custom Measurement Periods

In the past, I’ve described some of my “tricks” to help understand Nielsen rating results more fully. The best way to get to the...

Mike Ryan: There is a Difference Between Being a Media Member and a Journalist

"I don’t necessarily have to adhere to the same type of rules because I’m a booster and I wear that conflict on my sleeve proudly."

CRB Executive Director RJ Curtis Reflects On CRS 2025

“My takeaways are that while there are a lot of platforms that people use to access Country music, radio is still in the game. We still have a major seat at the table."

Steve Levy Credits Fights in 4 Nations Face-Off for Drawing New Viewership

“People want to watch the US and Canada, I get that, but that attracted a certain crowd.”

Date And Lineup Announced For Audacy’s Leading Ladies Event

Audacy will host its 5th annual “Leading Ladies” on April 3 at Kings Theater in Brooklyn.

Audacy COO Susan Larkin Named to NAB Radio Board of Directors

Larkin replaces former Audacy CEO David Field on the NAB Radio Board of Directors.

Former MSG Networks Broadcaster Al Trautwig Passes Away at Age 68

“He was not only a friend, but a mentor and a teacher.

Several ‘The 33rd Team’ Writers Announce Upcoming Departures

"Thankful and appreciative of my time at The 33rd Team. Excited and hopeful for what's next."

Jaybeau Jones Joins 94.7 WLS-FM Chicago For Evenings

It’s a return to Chicago for Jaybeau who previously programmed Jammin Oldies WUBT and Top 40 103.5 Kiss FM WKSC.

Richard Jefferson Named to Lead ‘NBA on ESPN’ Broadcast Team

"Jefferson has been an analyst at ESPN for parts of the last six years"

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Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

Could Christmas 2026 Be The Greatest Day In American Sports History

"Christmas 2026 feels different. It's not just one game or one moment. It's an entire day built around sports."