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Sports Radio Can’t Develop Talent If Programmers Are Too Busy Becoming Talent

"Programming is supposed to be about developing talent, building brands, creating opportunities and preparing the next person to take the next step. When the person responsible for doing those things becomes part of the talent lineup, the priorities inevitably become blurred."

Dolly Parton’s Death Shows Radio’s Real Power

When news broke yesterday that Dolly Parton had died...

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Eric Wellman, Q104.3

"The playlist spans from Elton John to Linkin Park — a four-generation bandwidth that most radio formats wouldn't dare attempt."

TNT Signs Entire NHL Studio Crew to Contract Extensions

“Wayne Gretzky, Paul Bissonnette, Anson Carter and Henrik Lundqvist all have new deals.”

Jim Costa to Replace Mike Stone in February on 97.1 The Ticket

“I grew up listening to this station and rooting for these teams. To start the conversation in Detroit every morning is special.”

WWE Moving Smackdown From FOX to USA in 2024

“Under the terms of the deal, NBCUniversal will produce four primetime WWE specials each year too. Those will run on NBC.”

Dave Portnoy Accuses Washington Post of Tortious Interference

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy went viral on Twitter Wednesday after posting video of him confronting a Washington Post reporter over the phone and...

Ian Eagle Showed Every Broadcaster the Value of Knowing Pop Culture

“Clearly it pays to be a Swiftie.”

Sports Media Reacts to Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Taking THC Gummies & Watching College Football

Over on First Take on Wednesday, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo turned some heads when he was given the floor by Molly Qerim to talk...

Travis Rodgers: ‘I’m a Little Skeptical’ of Netflix Sports Documentaries

Netflix on Wednesday released a trailer for an upcoming four-part docuseries on soccer legend David Beckham, and 710 ESPN host Travis Rodgers isn't sure...

104.5 ESPN Partnering with LSU, LHSAA for Suicide Prevention Walk

104.5 ESPN in Baton Rouge is getting out in the community to raise money for a cause - suicide prevention. The station, LSU and the...

Carl Dukes: ‘MLB Should be Ashamed’ if TV Doesn’t Give Ronald Acuna Jr Aaron Judge Treatment

“I think because this is such a special milestone, when he gets to approaching 70 [stolen bases], they should be breaking in and showing Braves games."

ESPN Decision Not to Show Nick Chubb Replay ‘Out of Respect to the Viewers’

“We viewed the replays in our production truck immediately after the play and decided to use discretion out of respect to the viewers and Nick Chubb.”

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Dolly Parton’s Death Shows Radio’s Real Power

When news broke yesterday that Dolly Parton had died...

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Eric Wellman, Q104.3

"The playlist spans from Elton John to Linkin Park — a four-generation bandwidth that most radio formats wouldn't dare attempt."

How Rece Davis Plans To Build on College GameDay’s Legacy Ahead of a Historic 40th Season

"The fact that they’ve decided that we’re worthy of their time and attention over the years is something I’m very grateful for."