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Dave and Chuck the Freak Celebrate 25 Years at Detroit’s WRIF

"We know it wouldn't work without both of us."

iHeartMedia Cuts Expose Radio’s Biggest Lie

Let's drop the "content is king" mythology once and for all — because it doesn't hold up under scrutiny.

The NBA Draft Has Become A Television Mess

"The problem is the NBA wants an NFL-sized television event without creating an NFL-sized television format."

Alexi Lalas Is Mastering The Role FOX Sports Needed Him To Play

"Networks like FOX Sports understand that shoulder programming needs more than discussion. It needs personality and personalities who bring out the characters of others. That's the magic of Alexi Lalas."

Why Every Brand Needs Sports Marketing

A brand's success is often determined by the way it performs in two critical areas - Ratings and Revenue. You can include other items...

Tom Krasniqi – 620 WDAE

When you first get an opportunity to work at a sports radio station, you're not thinking about how the lessons you learn might serve...

104.5 The Zone Dominates Nashville’s January Ratings

Earlier this month we released our "2015 Best In Sports Radio" series which highlighted the Top 20 in a number of different categories. If...

What Sports Radio Can Gain From Ben and Jerry’s Example

Inspiration can sometimes be found in the strangest places. It happened to me last month during a three-day getaway to Burlington, Vermont. The purpose of...

ESPN 980 Names Chris Johnson Program Director

Red Zebra Broadcasting has announced that it has hired Chris Johnson as Program Director for ESPN 980. Johnson will return to the radio station...

America’s Top 20 Local Sports Radio Stations of 2015 Are…

Last night, the world watched as the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 to become world champions. It was a...

America’s Top 20 Local Sports Program Directors of 2015 Are…

The past four days we've focused on the talent, and for good reason, they are after all the reason listeners tune in each day....

America’s Top 20 Local Sports Morning Shows of 2015 Are…

It's time to reveal America's Top 20 local sports morning shows for 2015. Before you race ahead though to see who made the list, let...

BSM To Present “The 2015 Best In Sports Radio Awards”

During the past few months a couple of publications have produced an annual "Best Of" the sports radio industry. The lists have created a...

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iHeartMedia Cuts Expose Radio’s Biggest Lie

Let's drop the "content is king" mythology once and for all — because it doesn't hold up under scrutiny.

The NBA Draft Has Become A Television Mess

"The problem is the NBA wants an NFL-sized television event without creating an NFL-sized television format."

Alexi Lalas Is Mastering The Role FOX Sports Needed Him To Play

"Networks like FOX Sports understand that shoulder programming needs more than discussion. It needs personality and personalities who bring out the characters of others. That's the magic of Alexi Lalas."

The Secret Weapon Inside Every Successful Rock Radio Countdown

"just another countdown" becomes a "holy sh!t" countdown.