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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."

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."

Shan & RJ Star in FOX NFL Sunday Cowboys Feature

If you tuned in to FOX NFL Sunday, you might have caught the brief package the show did about the level of optimism in...

Kirk Herbstreit: Saturday ‘One of the Most Entertaining’ College GameDay Shows Ever

"Analyst Lee Corso made the 400th headgear pick in the show's history, and the network put together a fitting tribute to the GameDay tradition."

Fred Toucher to Paul Finebaum: ‘We Talk About You More Than the Red Sox’

"You're like a good psychiatrist you give space for your patients to speak and let out their inner thoughts. It's great."

Marcellus Wiley on Pat McAfee: ESPN Has to ‘Pay a King’s Ransom’ to Guy They Said No To

"He was a great surfer who caught the biggest wave. The dude's a talent beyond."

Matt Fishman Named PD and Ops Manager of 97.1 The Fan

“Matt’s love of sports radio and his track record of building strong teams, made him the right choice to lead our very talented group of broadcasters, content creators, and flagship partners.”

Taylor Rooks Explains Different Goals of Sideline Reporting vs. Feature Reporting

"In my experience, the things that are most interesting are things where you need time to discuss, ask follow-ups, see how they feel, why they did it and what led up to it and things like that."

Brandon Tierney: No Topic Has Ever Owned WFAN Like Aaron Rodgers to the Jets

“A-Rod/PED's a distant second?”

Jamie Horowitz Out as Layoffs Begin at WWE

"Horowitz is one of the most influential producers in sports media, having helped create content for NBC and ESPN and helped launch FS1."

Stephen A. Smith: ‘My Fault’ That Audience Picked up on Tension with Max Kellerman

"I didn’t want to go from No. 1 to No. 2. when Skip left. I wasn’t having that. That shit wasn’t gonna happen.”

Dan McDowell, Jake Kemp File Motion to Dismiss Cumulus Lawsuit

"Their argument is that the federal court does not have proper jurisdiction over the case, and that it should instead be heard by the National Labor Relations Board."

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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."

Did Radio Talent of the Past Make a Bigger Impact?

"The greatest radio personalities weren’t merely voices coming through a speaker. They were bigger than life and became part of people’s lives."