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Was Michael Jordan’s NBC Sports Run the G.O.A.T. Disappointment in Sports Television History?

"This was Michael Jordan. The face of the NBA’s greatest era. The man who helped make the original NBA on NBC a cultural phenomenon. The opportunity to put him back in that environment should have been impossible to screw up. And somehow, NBC did."

Why Kaitlan Collins’ CNN Tribute to Dolly Parton Stood Out as Path Toward Her Future

Tuesday's tribute worked because it felt honest, not staged. Consequently, it's the kind of moment that reminds viewers why they tuned in beyond the headlines.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Patti Marshall, Q102 Cincinnati

"Before radio, though, music was her first language."

What WFAN’s Al Dukes Hopes To Share at Boomer Esiason’s Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Boomer has been doing this longer than he was a football player. So, there’s a great story to tell in Chicago."

Does An Established Personality Deserve a Final Show?

There are certain subjects in the radio industry that are complicated and impossible to provide a concrete answer for. One of them is the...

SportsNet 590 The Fan Drops Dean Blundell

SportsNet 590 The Fan in Toronto has decided to go in a new direction in morning drive, cutting ties with controversial personality Dean Blundell....

BSM Podcast Episode 1: Dan Zampillo – ESPN LA 710

In the debut episode of the Barrett Sports Media Podcast, Jason weighs in on the Entercom-CBS merger and catches up with ESPN LA 710...

Jim Rome Signs New Deal with CBS Sports Radio

CBS Sports Radio has signed Jim Rome to a new multi-year deal. Rome has been a mainstay at the network since departing Premiere Radio...

The Results of the 2016 Best In Sports Media Poll

For the past six days, the sports radio industry has been the center of my attention due to the release of BSM's annual Top...

Brad Fanning Named Afternoon Co-Host at 610 Sports

After losing Danny Parkins to Chicago's 670 The Score in January, program director John Hanson was determined to find the right fit for 610...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Sports Stations of 2016 Are…

The morning after the New England Patriots pulled off an improbable comeback to become Super Bowl champions, the sports radio industry does the same...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Program Directors of 2016 Are…

This week the on-air talent have enjoyed their fifteen minutes of fame, but now it's time to give some attention to the brand leaders...

The Top 20 Major Market Program Directors of 2016 Are…

For the past four days, the on-air talent have been the focus of conversation. But now it's time to recognize the brand leaders who...

The Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2016 Are…

Today we depart from featuring the local scene to turn our attention to those hosts who perform across the country on a national sports...

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Why Kaitlan Collins’ CNN Tribute to Dolly Parton Stood Out as Path Toward Her Future

Tuesday's tribute worked because it felt honest, not staged. Consequently, it's the kind of moment that reminds viewers why they tuned in beyond the headlines.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Patti Marshall, Q102 Cincinnati

"Before radio, though, music was her first language."

What WFAN’s Al Dukes Hopes To Share at Boomer Esiason’s Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Boomer has been doing this longer than he was a football player. So, there’s a great story to tell in Chicago."

Bobby Bones is Opening His Playbook to the Radio Industry

"You do not have to copy Bobby's style or act like a trial lawyer to win. The goal is simply to take these insights, adapt them to your unique voice, and make your show feel even more alive."