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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."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2023

Our 9th annual BSM Top 20 series continues with the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2023. As you review the...

Taylor Swift, the BSM Top 20, and the Future of Sports Talk Radio

“As ears leave radio for digital, on-demand platforms, do we really think business as usual is the path to the brightest future?”

Phil Mackey and SKOR North Have Made an Impact in Minnesota

“Looking back, I think the risk would have been not doing it,” said Mackey.  “It's the most fun I have had in my 20-year career doing this.  We do consider it the new model for local sports media.”

Jacob “Detty” Detamore Named Producer of The Musers at The Ticket in Dallas

"I am extremely happy. I was very, very surpirsed when I was offered the job last week. I know I have big shoes to fill."

WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti Headed to Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame

New York Mets analyst Keith Hernandez will also join Giannotti in this year's class.

Dan Orlovsky Calls Mad Dog Russo Comments “Classless”

"Who cares? For crying out loud. He was a scrub in the NFL! This does not make up for that!”

Pittsburgh Media Icon Ron Cook Announces His Retirement from 93.7 The Fan

"It's just time. I dread it because I'm leaving so much behind but I'm looking forward to it because I have so much ahead."

The Michael Kay Show to Appear at the 2024 BSM Summit in New York City

"The Michael Kay Show will be part of a featured panel on Wednesday March 13th from 1:15pm-1:50pm."

Dan Dakich: Stephen A. Smith Has a Clear Race-Based Double Standard

"What Stephen A Smith is trying to do...is show his NBA brethren, the guys in the league, that he is down with their cause which is 'whitey can't play," Dakich said.

United Football League Reveals ESPN and FOX Broadcast Schedule

The newly-formed United Football League will kick off its 2024 campaign on Saturday, March 30 with a doubleheader pitting former USFL and XFL teams against each other.

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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."