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Political Advertisements During Sports Broadcasts Have Gotten Out of Hand

"Maybe it's me, but if I can't vote for the candidate, why the hell am I seeing that candidate's advertisement?"

Why is ESPN Silent as Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s Potential Breakup Overshadows Its First Super Bowl?

"When high-profile relationships fracture and significant dollars are involved, sometimes a mess is unavoidable."

Election Night 2026: What 10 Top News/Talk Programmers Tell Their Staffs

“Success on election night comes from the prep that is done before that day."

Buzz Brainard is Not a Radio Guy And It Works

"They call in Monday through Thursday, and then they show up on Friday. And it's always all about them."

Stephen A. Smith: Why is Dan Le Batard Always Talking About ESPN? 

“That’s BS! It really, really is.”

670 The Score Leads The Way in Chicago’s Spring Ratings Book

“Audacy’s 670 The Score took the lead for the format in all day parts.”

Craig Carton Goes Out On Top For WFAN in New York Spring Ratings Book

"Carton and his partner Evan Roberts closed out their run together with a 7.0 share, placing them 2nd overall during the Spring 2023 book."

New Morning Show Leads 92.9 The Game in Impressive Atlanta Spring Ratings Book

“In their very first book, Blackmon, Johnson, and Morgan ranked second overall, and had the top performance of any show on the station.”

VSiN Partners With VoiceAmerica for New Digital Radio Channel

“We’re thrilled to work with VoiceAmerica to bring VSiN’s brand of sports wagering content to even more of the nation’s growing number of fans who bet on sports.”

Stephen A. Smith Admits He is Jealous Of TNT Post-Game Show

“My attitude about it would have been totally different if there was a post-game show like the television real estate TNT has with their postgame.”

Why Do We Still Treat Ratings Like Gold?

"In 2023, we all agree they do not tell the full story of a station’s reach. Yet, our sellers cling to them and so does ownership."

Doug Kezirian Exits ESPN

“I won’t even attempt to capture 11 amazing, life-changing years in a single tweet.”

Adam Schein: What is Happening to Newspapers ‘Pisses Me Off’

"I read it to learn something, and basically the New York Times and the LA Times are telling you, you don't want to learn anymore,"

ESPN Sees Ratings Drop for Home Run Derby

"Monday night's edition of the derby in Seattle only had warning track power in terms of viewership."

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“Success on election night comes from the prep that is done before that day."

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Every Day Is Election Day in Rock Radio

"Rarely does one preset satisfy 100% of a listener’s wishes."