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Katie Zacharia, Aubrey Huff and the Art of Failing Fast

"A bad decision isn’t the end of the line if you make more good decisions than bad."

College Football Playoff Expansion Leaves Broadcast Opportunities on the Sidelines

"Expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams will give more programs a chance to compete for a national championship. But the sport is missing a golden opportunity to expand something else just as important: the voices bringing those games to life."

Chuck Damico: Country Radio Has an Energy That Rock Lost

"A lot of other businesses ... could probably learn a lot from how the country radio and country music community operates and supports each other."

Could Canada’s Radio Diary Replacement Be the Future of US Radio Ratings?

PPM didn’t make sense financially in smaller Canadian markets, which remained reliant on a diary-based system. Numeris and its stakeholders recognized that the industry required a system that more accurately reflects how Canadians engage with radio today, while reducing volatility and improving consistency across markets.

Zach Gelb Joins 365 Sports Following Exit From Infinity Sports Network

"Can’t wait to talk to you all again & much thanks to Cory Dickman, John Vilade & their team for their belief in me."

Kentucky Sports Radio Announces Merger With Cats Illustrated

"I am confident that with this move and the addition of Justin and Jeff that KSR is positioned to deliver the most complete coverage of UK sports of all time."

WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti: Al Michaels’ Return to ‘Thursday Night Football’ a “Mistake”

"He has hung on a little bit too long. He doesn't sound like himself any longer."

Stephen A. Smith Must Reel in His Straight Shooter Persona Before It’s Too Late

"Does that approach actually strengthen the Stephen A. Smith brand, or does it simply inflate the “straight shooter” ego he has built?"

Matt Ryan Departs CBS Sports for Role With the Atlanta Falcons

"While I appreciate the time I had with the Colts and with CBS, I've always been a Falcon. It feels great to be home."

Stephen A. Smith Responds to Keith Olbermann’s Call for ESPN To Fire Him: “I’m Sick of Your Pathetic Ass”

"Who looks more like a cartoon character than you? Keith Olbermann, you can’t run five feet with your fat self."

Don La Greca Signs Multi-Year Extension With ESPN New York

"When I was growing up, I wanted to do play-by-play and host a show."

David Cone Departs ESPN As MLB Analyst

"We appreciate David’s many contributions to our Major League Baseball coverage and wish him the best."

NBC Sports Announces 2026 Sunday Night Baseball, MLB Sunday Leadoff Schedule

"The network’s slate includes 27 primetime games, a mix of Sunday Night Baseball and marquee holiday matchups on NBC and Peacock, alongside 34 afternoon broadcasts."

NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico: NFL Broadcasts Have Never Been Done Any Better Than Now

"I don’t think our business has ever been done any better, I really don’t. Top to bottom, so many good broadcasters, so many good games. It’s nice to be a part of it."

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College Football Playoff Expansion Leaves Broadcast Opportunities on the Sidelines

"Expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams will give more programs a chance to compete for a national championship. But the sport is missing a golden opportunity to expand something else just as important: the voices bringing those games to life."

Chuck Damico: Country Radio Has an Energy That Rock Lost

"A lot of other businesses ... could probably learn a lot from how the country radio and country music community operates and supports each other."

Could Canada’s Radio Diary Replacement Be the Future of US Radio Ratings?

PPM didn’t make sense financially in smaller Canadian markets, which remained reliant on a diary-based system. Numeris and its stakeholders recognized that the industry required a system that more accurately reflects how Canadians engage with radio today, while reducing volatility and improving consistency across markets.

Inventory Isn’t Innovation: Radio’s Revenue Problem

"Digital doesn’t simply mean stopsets, logos on graphics or disjointed naming rights on anything reaching a stream or screen."