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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.

BSM Podcast – Season 3 – Episode 2 – Mitch Moss – VSiN

On the second episode of Season 3 of the BSM Podcast, VSiN morning host Mitch Moss sits down with Jason Barrett inside the South...

Colin Cowherd Likely to Leave Speak For Yourself

As first reported by Michael McCarthy of the Sporting News, Colin Cowherd's tenure on FS1's "Speak For Yourself" could be coming to an end....

Sports Radio Winter Ratings Report

The winter book isn't always kind to the sports radio format. Although stations may remain atop the ratings ladder with Men 25-54, shares tend...

Amazon Renews Thursday Night Football Partnership

Distribution is all set for Thursday Night Football. After agreeing to a five-year deal with Fox earlier this year, the NFL has announced it...

Facebook MLB Viewership Lower Than Expected

Facebook’s exclusive Major League Baseball broadcasts have been met with a number of unhappy fans who would prefer to watch the game on traditional...

TVG and VSiN Announce Content Partnership

TVG, America’s horse racing network, and VSiN, America’s first network dedicated to sports gambling information, have announced a content partnership to deliver VSiN’s unique...

What Motivates You?

What motivates you? It’s a pretty standard interview question and one I’ve probably asked to 90% of the applicants I’ve talked to in my days...

Kristine Leahy Leaving The Herd to Launch New FS1 Show

Today, Thursday, will be Kristine Leahy’s last day as part of The Herd with Colin Cowherd on Fox Sports Radio and FS1. Leahy announced she would...

BSM Podcast – Season 3 – Episode 1 – Traug Keller – ESPN Radio

Season 3 of the BSM Podcast begins with an appearance by ESPN Radio Senior Vice President Traug Keller. The 20+ minute conversation conversation covers...

WFAN-Mike Francesa Reunion Raises Many Questions

There are times when sports radio news stories break and put me in a very awkward position. I believe strongly in transparency and honesty....

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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."