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The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Entercom Extends Radio Deal with the Houston Texans

Entercom Houston has reached an agreement with the Houston Texans to extend their current broadcast partnership. The deal calls for Sports Radio 610 (KILT-AM) and...

Greg Papa to Host 49ers Pre and Postgame Shows

One month after losing his play by play job as the radio voice of the Oakland Raiders, Greg Papa has landed a new opportunity....

VSiN to Deliver Action Updates for 98.5 The Sports Hub

VSiN, the first network dedicated to delivering daily information about sports gambling, has reached an agreement with 98.5 The Sports Hub to provide Boston-focused action...

93.7 The Fan Announces Weekday Lineup Changes

93.7 The Fan is making changes to all three of its weekday programs starting September 4th. In mornings, Colin Dunlap will gain a new partner....

Under The Radar – August 15, 2018

There's been a flurry of sports media activity to catch you up on. This column contains a total of 23 items, and if you'd...

Is It a Smart On-Air Decision to Ignore Anthem Issues?

If you've followed the sports media business over the past two decades, chances are your familiar with Sean Salisbury. The former quarterback moved into...

Tepper to Take The Reigns as PD of Altitude 950

Altitude 950 is bolstering its programming department with the addition of Dave Tepper as the station's new program director. He'll officially join the Denver...

The 2019 Barrett Sports Media Summit Is Coming To…

There's a great quote by Henry Kissinger which I've used for many years. It says "Each success only buys an admission ticket to a...

Time is Money

Time is money. You’ve probably heard or even said this phrase, which may or may not have first been used by Thomas Edison in an...

Work Like You Just Lost Your Biggest Client

You just lost your biggest client. Totally out of the blue, and worse yet all you got was an email with no explanation.  You panic,...

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Lynn Barstow: Alternative Radio Programming Legend

"The station does enjoy top of mind awareness from having that tentpole morning show. It gives us a connection to the audience that just being a music jukebox can't provide."