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The Industry According To: Art Alexakis, Everclear

"If people want to hear the hits, I play the hits. I play fan favorites. I play requests. Furthermore, why wouldn't you want to make people happy?"

Gerald McCoy Never Chased a Media Career With ESPN, NFL Network: The Networks Found Him

"I’ve been blessed with the gift of communication and natural non-fear of crowds and cameras."

Why Dan Bongino’s Radio Comeback Matters for Westwood One

Bringing him back into the terrestrial fold isn't just a nice programming story for Westwood One. It's a legitimately strong business move.

A Defense of iHeartMedia’s Bob Pittman and Cumulus’ Mary Berner

Why has there been a lack of innovation in radio over the past decade? It's because even a short-term drop in ratings and revenue is considered a moment to panic. What are Bob and Mary to do? They are prisoners of their companies' covenants.

Tom Brady: Broadcasting Takes ‘Time and Reps’

"I think for all of us, we just want to deliver for people..."

ESPN Announces Commentary Assignments for 12-Team College Football Playoff

The ESPN lead college football commentary team of Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe will be calling a game in every round of the College Football Playoff.

Jim Rome at 60 Tells Dan Le Batard He Wants to Interview a Third Generation of Athletes

Jim Rome, one of radio’s original bad boys, is still grinding at 60 and said he’s looking forward to interviewing the grandchild of one...

Mina Kimes, Drew Carter and ESPN Heading to Springfield for ‘The Simpsons Funday Football’

"I’m crushing tape, but instead of football, I’m watching a TV show. It’s the most fun I’ve ever had prepping for a game."

Sports Radio KJR Seattle’s Dave ‘Softy’ Mahler and Dick Fain Deliver Exactly What the Listeners Expect Each Afternoon

"We have a habit sometimes in this business of throwing stuff out there like that and assuming everyone knows what the hell we are talking about."

‘Sunday Night Football’ Drafts Chiefs fan Heidi Gardner for Pre-Game Tease

NBC Sports called on female Chiefs fan–no not that Chiefs fan–to help open Sunday Night Football this week. Heidi Gardner of Saturday Night Live appears...

Jon Heyman Hangs Up on Keith McPherson During Radio Interview, Says He is ‘Done with WFAN’

"I know you’re not a journalist – you don’t know anything about this. I know you get it – you don’t – but that’s an outrageous comment."

John Skipper: I Think Stephen A. Smith Will Be on ‘Inside the NBA’ at Some Point

"With Stephen A., he is maybe the hardest-working on-air talent – among the hardest-working on-air talents – I ever saw."

Amazon Sees Increase in Shoppable Ads During Black Friday NFL Game

On Black Friday, Amazon showed it can not only attract an audience with NFL football, but that it has better ways to sell viewers...

Randy Moss Stepping Away from ESPN ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ for Extended Time to Focus on ‘Personal Health Challenge’

"Randy has been an invaluable member of the team, consistently evaluating Countdown with his insight and passion."

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Gerald McCoy Never Chased a Media Career With ESPN, NFL Network: The Networks Found Him

"I’ve been blessed with the gift of communication and natural non-fear of crowds and cameras."

Why Dan Bongino’s Radio Comeback Matters for Westwood One

Bringing him back into the terrestrial fold isn't just a nice programming story for Westwood One. It's a legitimately strong business move.

A Defense of iHeartMedia’s Bob Pittman and Cumulus’ Mary Berner

Why has there been a lack of innovation in radio over the past decade? It's because even a short-term drop in ratings and revenue is considered a moment to panic. What are Bob and Mary to do? They are prisoners of their companies' covenants.

20 Brands in 20 Days: John Allers, Live 105, San Francisco

"We're a legacy brand with a lot of passion around it, and we've really tried to lean into that. But we're also a new brand starting with no sacred cows."