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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."

94 WIP Plans to Replace Ray Didinger with Multiple Co-Hosts

Philadelphia's 94 WIP plans a committee approach to replacing Ray Didinger on weekends.

Sam Rosen to Fill-in For Kenny Albert As New York Rangers Make Conference Final

The longtime television voice of the Rangers is thrilled to fill-in while Albert handles Turner's Western Conference Final coverage.

Listeners React to Mike Missanelli Saying Goodbye

97.5 the Fanatic's Mike Missanelli announced he was leaving the afternoon show and listeners poured in with their reactions to the shocking news.

Mike Missanelli Announces Exit From 97.5 The Fanatic Afternoon Show

“This is like the guy who comes into Bull Durham and they go ‘the organization wants to make a change.’ Well that’s what’s going on."

The Brooklyn Nets Are in the Podcast Space

The NBA signed a league-wide deal with iHeartMedia in July to build a podcast network and the Brooklyn Nets have announced their first two shows.

FOX Makes Top NFL Broadcast Team Official

America's Game of the Week made it's broadcast crew official when FOX unveiled the booth would include Greg Olsen and Kevin Burkhardt.

Toucher and Rich Celebrate Cedric Maxwell by Ripping Jim Gray

98.5 the Sports Hub's Toucher and Rich demonstrated a 'how-to' and a 'how not-to' in sports broadcasting by using Cedric Maxwell and Jim Gray's weekends.

NBC Picks Peter Drury to Replace Arlo White On Premier League Broadcasts

"Peter Drury is best known to American fans for his work with CBS. The network used him in its coverage of the Champions League."

Kentucky Hoops Broadcaster Seeks Help Paying For Cancer Treatment

"On Twitter, Leach linked to a fundraising page and explained that the money will be used for travel and other expenses not covered by insurance."

John Fricke: ‘9th Game Is Too Valuable To ESPN For SEC Not To Rush Expansion’

“They don’t want to pay for Georgia versus, you know, pick a team, Liberty. They want to pay for Georgia versus Ole Miss."

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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."