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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."

John McClain: “Friday is My Last Day” at Sports Radio 610 in Houston

McClain said this will be the first time in 39 years he will not be doing radio in Houston, having started at KTRH in 1985.

Anthony Gargano and BSN Media Settle Lawsuit with Beasley Media Group

Terms of the settlement agreement have not been publicly disclosed.

Chris Kinard to Receive the Mark Chernoff Award at the 2024 BSM Summit

"He follows Jimmy Powers of 97.1 The Ticket, Rick Radzik of 98.5 The Sports Hub, and Mitch Rosen of 670 The Score as recipients of the Mark Chernoff Award."

Dave Portnoy: Kirk Minihane and I Will Want to Kill Each Other On New Radio Show

"At some point, we will want to kill each other."

Carmen DeFalco is Committed to ESPN Chicago

"There’s such a great demand and appetite for sports talk because people are so passionate in a place like this about their teams."

Dan Dakich: I Think Greg Olsen and Kevin Burkhardt Are Just Ok

"I think they're good. I'm not gonna take Tom Brady and say he can't replace Greg Olsen because he's so good."

Nobody at ESPN Should be Surprised Doc Rivers is Back Coaching

The network’s execs got burned on this one, but they’ll jump right back into the fire next time and chase down the biggest star power they can wrangle.

A Radical Solution for FOX Sports in Its Tom Brady, Greg Olsen Conundrum

Viewers love Greg Olsen. Management loves Tom Brady. There has to be a way to solve the issue where both are happy, and I think I've found it.

Social Studies: Karlo Sy Su, ESPN Los Angeles

"We don't view ourselves as a radio station that is on from 6a-7p. We are always on because you can interact and reach out via our social media platforms, 24-25 hours, eight days a week."

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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."