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Cam Newton Reportedly Departs ESPN As Part Of Network’s Layoffs

"Newton is just the latest regular contributor on First Take to depart the network."

Andy Schuon Named CEO of Academy of Country Music

"ACM needs a forward-thinking leader to match that momentum."

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro Notes “Difficult Decisions” as Network Begins Layoffs

"We had to make some difficult decisions about job impacts that we will be communicating today."

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

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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Andy Schuon Named CEO of Academy of Country Music

"ACM needs a forward-thinking leader to match that momentum."

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro Notes “Difficult Decisions” as Network Begins Layoffs

"We had to make some difficult decisions about job impacts that we will be communicating today."

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

Bill Handel: We’ve Lost 65% of Our AM Radio Audience on KFI in Past Decade

"And if you look at revenue, revenue has just collapsed."