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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

The Clock Is Ticking on Sports Radio Updates

I sat down recently with Damon Amendolara to tape an upcoming episode of the BSM Podcast and after our conversation he asked me "who...

Setting Realistic Expectations For FS1 Vs. ESPN

One of the biggest sports media stories of the summer was Skip Bayless' decision to depart ESPN for Fox Sports 1. The polarizing personality...

5 Podcasts In 5 Days: Jonah Keri Podcast

It's the fourth day of our "5 Podcasts in 5 Days" series, and so far it's been an interesting experience. I started off reviewing...

5 Podcasts In 5 Days: Bill Simmons Podcast

Welcome to a special feature this week on SportsRadioPD.com titled "5 Podcasts in 5 Days". I've returned to my audio laboratory to put my...

A Podcast Experiment + Around The World In Sports Radio

A quick news and notes column to bring you up to speed on a few developments taking place throughout the industry. Before I do...

Changing The World Through Innovation

I was reminded this week that there are still people in the media industry who seek to inspire, and change the world. To introduce...

What Is Happening To The Worldwide Leader In Sports?

It's been a tumultuous time for the worldwide leader in sports. In 2015, ESPN lost a number of their best on-air talent, as Bill...

The Power of Branding and Versatility

The world of sports media has evolved over the past decade, causing industry professionals to make career sacrifices, and open their minds to new possibilities....

Horowitz Says FS1 Can Be The Fox News of Sports Television

The current ratings for Fox Sports 1 may not be great, but that isn't stopping Fox Sports National Networks president Jamie Horowitz from taking...

Why We Can’t Keep Ignoring The Signs

"It's the same old story, same old song and dance, my friend" - Aerosmith It's ironic that a couple of lyrics written by a rock band...

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Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."