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The Industry According To: Raffaella Braun, Triple Tigers

"Radio is still the best way to reach the largest audience consistently"

Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Diamond Sports Group Approved for $450M in Debt Financing

During Monday’s hearing, Lopez also approved an amended management services agreement between Diamond and its parent company, Sinclair.

Steve Mason and John Ireland Enter the SoCal Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame

The Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame features some of the biggest names in the history of broadcasting, including Vin Scully, Dick Enberg, Chick Hearn and Keith Jackson.

Jim Costa: “There’s Curmudgeony Opinion from Jay Bilas on Court-Storming”

"The truth is nothing is going to change now. We are going to talk about it, it's going to go away and nothing is going to change."

Mark Jackson Launches New Podcast With Son Mark Jr.

"If you don't know, I got fired!"

Report: National NBA Viewership Up Slightly Vs. 2023

National NBA viewership is up 1 percent compared to last year, with national games averaging 1.62 million viewers across TNT, ESPN, and ABC.

John Smoltz to 105.3 The Fan: Criticism from Texas Rangers Fans “Is Ridiculous”

"Thank god I don't have any social media because I'd be meeting some people in some places."

Stephen A. Smith Podcast Moves to iHeartPodcasts

“When you connect with anything or anyone at the top of their field, the excitement can’t be tamed."

Does ESPN BET Complicate NFL, NBA Equity Plan for Disney?

“Can a league comfortably take an equity stake in ESPN if its involvement makes a valuable sector of the business less attractive to consumers?”

Jermaine Wiggins is Loving Life at WEEI

“As I played through my career, I always loved just talking about sports and always having an opinion on something regardless of what it is."

NBA Champion Danny Green Partners with Audacy for Podcast and Analysis

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to be in the homes and ears of basketball fans across the country and to share my love of the game with each of them.”

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Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Why The Conclave Wanted a Final Farewell After 45 Years

"Just come to Minneapolis. Remember the good times and bring in some new ones. That's all I'm asking. Bring along your ideas."