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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."

Los Angeles Kings Renew TV Deal With Bally Sports West

“We are happy this agreement maintains consistency and continues to give our stakeholders informed and intimate coverage of our hockey club.”

Wes Durham Lives a Life of Prep and Red-Eye Flights

“I think you’ve got to be willing to understand that the path to success is going to be different.”

Real Time Bidding Comes to Radio Sales

"The radio ad sales market is transforming profoundly, with real-time bidding and audience-centric approaches taking center stage."

Siera Santos Brings Originality, Comedy, Chemistry to MLB Network

“Santos is all about attitude. She brings confidence to all of her work, shining brightly, boisterously, and boldly.”

Disney Reportedly in Preliminary Talks With Nexstar to Sell ABC

"The interest on the part of Nextar is preliminary at this point according to Reuters, and sources familiar with the matter said no deal may come out of these early discussions."

Jim Trotter Told Not To Report NFL Tried to Resume Game After Damar Hamlin Incident

"This entire incident makes it very clear that the NFL controls NFL Media, throttles content that is critical of the NFL and will not hesitate to silence employees who speak out regarding matters that are unfavorable to the league."

Zolak & Bertrand Stop Show to Celebrate Red Sox Firing Chaim Bloom

"We might have a real ballclub now. They're not on life support yet! Wow!"

RGIII Launching Podcast With Wave Sports & Entertainment

"RG3 and The Ones is for anyone who isn’t interested in the thirty-second sound bites or untrue narratives but wants to dive deeper into the stories that make our favorite athletes our favorite humans."

Minnesota Timberwolves Leaving WCCO for ‘Super Non-Traditional’ Radio Broadcast

"We appreciated our partnership with WCCO and the radio broadcast opportunities we were able to accomplish with them."

Chuck Damico Leaves 97.5 The Fanatic PD Role To Take Over WMMR

“I’m very excited that I have finally completed my 29-year job interview.”

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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."