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Troy Aikman’s Free Agency Should Push NFL Networks to Stop Overpaying Old Names

"I'm not proposing we escort Aikman or Collinsworth out with a gold watch and complimentary headset. I'm asking for competition, opportunity and imagination."

Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

Facebook Strikes Exclusive Deal with MLB to Air 25 Games

Facebook has agreed to a deal with Major League Baseball which will provide the social media platform with exclusive streaming rights to 25 afternoon...

Seller Profile: Janet Rogers – 95.7 The Game

For this sales profile we head way out west to 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, which has been in the sports format since...

Jimmy Pitaro Named President of ESPN

ESPN has found its replacement for John Skipper who announced his unexpected resignation this past December. Jimmy Pitaro has been chosen by Disney Chairman...

Radio Can’t Tell Its Story By Dictating How It Gets Told

Control. It's a word which is at the forefront of many conversations inside the sports radio industry. It's part of every contract negotiation, content...

WJOX Confirms Weekday Lineup Changes

WJOX is making major lineup changes. The radio station announced today that they've dropped their morning show "The Opening Drive" which featured the trio...

Michael Holley Announces Departure From WEEI

Michael Holley is leaving WEEI in Boston. The talented afternoon host has decided to exit the Boston radio station after 13 years. Chad Finn...

TSN Delivers Big Numbers with NHL Trade Deadline Coverage

TSN's 10-hour TradeCentre broadcast was Canada’s top-choice for NHL Trade Deadline Day coverage. Data for the broadcast day shows that from 8a-5p ET, TSN more than doubled...

Colin Cowherd Launches The Herd Podcast Network

FOX Sports Radio and FS1 host Colin Cowherd has announced the launch of The Herd Podcast Network. Debuting on iHeartRadio and other podcast platforms tomorrow,...

Prime Time Sports Adds Deitsch, Brunt and Shannon

Sportsnet 590 The Fan is adding reinforcements to Prime Time Sports with Bob McCown. The Toronto sports radio station has announced that McCown's afternoon...

Limited Thinking Exposes Vulnerabilities

Forgive my absence in this space the past few weeks. Between listening and talking with clients, managing and editing the website's written content, and...

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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."