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The Industry According To: Raffaella Braun, Triple Tigers

"Radio is still the best way to reach the largest audience consistently"

Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Does NBC Even Like Notre Dame?

"If the booth on Saturdays this fall really will be Jac Collinsworth and Jason Garrett, it continues a long tradition for NBC of treating the Notre Dame broadcast like it doesn't really matter to them."

Amazon Considering Charissa Thompson, Colleen Wolfe As Alternative To Kay Adams

"Amazon is considering other options in the event that Adams chooses to go with another of her reported suitors."

15 Years After His Last Game, Bob Wischusen Is Still a Hockey Guy

Before this hockey season began it had been nearly two decades since Bob Wischusen called hockey games. When ESPN acquired NHL's TV rights, Wischusen wanted in.

Pete Weber Joins Howard and Jeremy to Celebrate 100 Years of WGR 550

Howard and Jeremy continue to celebrate the 100th birthday of WGR 550 by welcoming in Pete Weber to reminisce about his time as sports director at the station.

Attorney for Deshaun Watson Says Happy Endings Aren’t “Necessarily Illegal”

The lead attorney for Deshaun Watson went on Payne & Pendergast in Houston to lay out a defense for his client with the NFL's investigation.

Chris Duel Show Ends On Ticket 760 in San Antonio

iHeartMedia dropped The Chris Duel Show from The Sports Ticket 760's lineup in San Antonio. Duel will now return to WOAI where he started his radio career.

Brent Musburger Out As Voice of The Las Vegas Raiders

"No official announcement has been made by the Las Vegas Raiders."

Kenny Smith: ‘Inside The NBA Is The Only Show On TV That Listens To Each Other’

“I think what makes me the best in the business is I see the peripheral."

Jason Garrett Candidate For Spot In NBC’s Notre Dame Booth

"The entire USFL broadcast must be well received at 30 Rock, because Marchand notes that Jac Collinsworth, who is Garrett's partner in the booth, is being considered as the new play-by-play voice of the Irish on NBC."

The Powerful Effect Of Trigger Words

The goal of a good interview is to elicit honest answers and emotion. Preparing questions for an interview using trigger words is walking a fine line.

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Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Why The Conclave Wanted a Final Farewell After 45 Years

"Just come to Minneapolis. Remember the good times and bring in some new ones. That's all I'm asking. Bring along your ideas."