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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."

Podcast Advertising Rose Nearly 20% in 2024 4th Quarter, Magellan AI Data Shows

The top 10 podcast advertisers spent a projected $124 million during October, November, and December.

ESPN Signs Quentin Richardson as NBA Analyst

The addition of Richardson comes shortly before The Walt Disney Company commences a new 11-year media rights deal with the NBA.

Does Anyone Want to Own a Radio Station?

In April of 2012, ESPN began leasing an FM station in New York from Emmis. The station, 98.7 FM would start out with a...

KNBR Changes Opened the Door For Greg Silver, and He’s Grateful and Focused on Making the Most of His Opportunity

"I am young in this business, and it is my job to help make the show fun and informative and entertaining."

MLB, ESPN Agree To End Current Broadcast Agreement Following 2025 Season

“We are grateful for our longstanding relationship with Major League Baseball and proud of how ESPN’s coverage super-serves fans,”

CRS 2025: Day 2 Takeaways

Day two of CRS 2025 in Nashville picks up where yesterday left off, with enthusiasm spreading across the entire Country radio format. The industry’s...

Gary Bettman “Gratified” How Well 4 Nations Face-Off Has Been Received

“If you're a sports fan and you've taken a peek at what's been going on, maybe we've got you now as a hockey fan."

Wolfman Jack Audio Archives Returning To The Air

AI SongLab’s AudioGenius has provided the Wolfman Jack Archive with tools to repurpose and uncover new monetization opportunities for shows featuring the iconic radio host.

Steve Simpson to Lead FanDuel Sports Network South, Southeast Regions

"Steve’s deep industry expertise and long-standing relationships have been instrumental in driving our growth and meeting the needs of our team partners."

Lou Merloni Elevated to Lead Analyst of Boston Red Sox Broadcasts On NESN

"Merloni is expected to work about 100 game broadcasts this season, with Will Middlebrooks and Kevin Millar working a limited number of games"

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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."