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Why Netflix’s Content Battle With YouTube Could Be Sports Radio’s Next Biggest Opportunity

"YouTube’s willingness to pay creators to stay should be a wake-up call for sports radio. Stop giving the platform millions of hours of content every month for free."

What Every Radio Professional Should Know About Severance Agreements

I have been downsized and fired. I know your emotions. You have every right in the world to be angry. Here is the truth: it doesn't help you to disparage your former employer.

The Industry According To: Dave “Chachi” Denes, Benztown

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Linda Cohn Has a New Found Freedom After 34 Years With ESPN

"People are very busy, but they still want to hear what I have to say. Just like I was a part of their lives growing up watching on SportsCenter, they have welcomed me into their homes in this next chapter in the same way. That’s very gratifying to me."

David Samson on Stephen A. Smith’s Comments to Mike Trout: “How Dare You”

"I’m tired of Stephen A. Smith and the gas baggery."

KNBR Announces Multi-Year Extension With San Francisco 49ers

"We look forward to continuing to provide 49ers fans with outstanding gameday coverage on all KNBR platforms from AM/FM to streaming."

Fubo Reportedly Aiming To Secure Media Rights for 13 NBA Franchises Removed From FanDuel Sports Network

"According to SBJ, Fubo’s pitch developed quickly and has gained traction among several teams evaluating their next move in a shifting regional sports network landscape."

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Continues Operations After Sale To Nonprofit Media Group

"The Block family’s approach in selecting the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism reflects a forward-looking perspective on the future of the Post-Gazette."

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Proposing Congressional Action on Sports TV Accessibility

"It’s extremely frustrating to not know how or where to watch the games we love. It’s also damn expensive."

NBC Sports’ Releases Impressive Viewership Data in Return to NBA Coverage

"We wanted to elevate the viewing experience while honoring our history with the NBA."

Prime Video Wraps First Year of NBA Coverage Averaging a Million Viewers

"The streaming platform also delivered a younger overall audience. The median viewer age for NBA on Prime landed at 46.9, nearly a decade younger than the 56.0 average on linear television."

CBS Sports Masters Final Round Viewership Best in Over a Decade

"This year’s audience rose eight percent from 2025, signaling renewed momentum for one of golf’s marquee events."

Marc James Departs KJR As iHeartMedia Continues Ongoing Layoffs

"James' short tenure at KJR is just the latest name as iHeartMedia continues a round of layoffs at company."

Dianna Russini Learned When You Don’t Control the Message, It Controls You

"Dianna Russini’s resignation underscores a hard truth in modern media: optics and silence can define a career as much as your reporting."

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What Every Radio Professional Should Know About Severance Agreements

I have been downsized and fired. I know your emotions. You have every right in the world to be angry. Here is the truth: it doesn't help you to disparage your former employer.

The Industry According To: Dave “Chachi” Denes, Benztown

Thank you for checking out The Industry According To....

Linda Cohn Has a New Found Freedom After 34 Years With ESPN

"People are very busy, but they still want to hear what I have to say. Just like I was a part of their lives growing up watching on SportsCenter, they have welcomed me into their homes in this next chapter in the same way. That’s very gratifying to me."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Ross  MacLeod; 101.9 KINK, 98.7 The Bull, and 102.9 KUFO

"I don't think radio has the power anymore that it had 20 years ago, where we could get people to go to where we are. We have to go to where they are."