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ESPN’s Removal Of The Bottomline May Have Exposed The More Hidden Distractions

"There was something comforting about turning on ESPN and seeing that ticker crawling across the bottom. It told you that you were plugged into the sports world. Today, the sports world isn't waiting at the bottom of our television anymore."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Tommy Mattern, 105.7 The Point, 92.3 WIL, St. Louis

For 26 years — almost half his life —...

How Mitch Albom Convinced Christopher Gabriel to Give Talk Radio a Try

"Without skipping a beat, he goes, 'I think you'd be pretty good as a talk show host.' And I thought, well, I did radio in college — I never thought about that."

Why College Football Kicking Off Without Lee Corso Just Doesn’t Feel The Same

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

102.5 The Game Extends Nashville Predators Agreement

ESPN 102.5 The Game has inked a new three-year extension through the 2020-2021 season with the Nashville Predators. The agreement solidifies The Game's position...

Christian Fauria Suspended 5 Days by WEEI

On Friday, WEEI suspended midday host Christian Fauria for five days after he attempted an on-air impersonation of Tom Brady’s agent Don Yee. The...

WIP Midday Host Jon Ritchie Arrested For DUI

Last week was special for the Philadelphia Eagles. The organization, its players, alumni and fans celebrated the franchise's first Super Bowl title with a...

Observations of the BSM 2017 Top 20

Six days of BSM 2017 Top 20 lists are in the books and I'm thrilled to have it in my rear view mirror. The...

You Are What Your Record Says You Are

“Media sales – one of the hardest things in the world to hire for, one of the easiest thing in the world to fire...

BSM’s Top 20 Mid-Market Sports Stations of 2017 Are…

Now that the Super Bowl is complete and the Philadelphia Eagles have earned their first world championship, it's time to find out who earned...

BSM’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Stations of 2017 Are…

Now that the Super Bowl is complete and the Philadelphia Eagles have earned their first world championship, it's time to find out who earned...

The Top 20 Major Market Program Director’s of 2017 Are…

Much of the focus of the BSM Top 20 in sports radio revolves around the on-air talent. For good reason, they're the people who...

The Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2017 Are…

After three straight days of featuring local hosts and shows, we take a detour to recognize those who perform on the national level. The...

FOX Lands The Thursday Night Football Rights

After a report late Tuesday night by Bloomberg stating 21st Century Fox Inc. was closing in on a contract for the rights to broadcast “Thursday Night Football," it...

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20 Brands in 20 Days: Tommy Mattern, 105.7 The Point, 92.3 WIL, St. Louis

For 26 years — almost half his life —...

How Mitch Albom Convinced Christopher Gabriel to Give Talk Radio a Try

"Without skipping a beat, he goes, 'I think you'd be pretty good as a talk show host.' And I thought, well, I did radio in college — I never thought about that."

Why College Football Kicking Off Without Lee Corso Just Doesn’t Feel The Same

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

Ken West WERS-FM: Community Over Commercial Radio Model

"It's important because fun is contagious. Fun can trickle down to staff and trickle out of the speakers to the listener."