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The News/Talk Radio Industry Reacts to ABC News Radio Using Pre-Recorded Newscasts

"Cost-cutting isn't the issue that concerns me most. Transparency is."

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Enter the Sports Media Haunted House if You Dare

"Keep your flashlight charged, your passwords memorized, and your wallet close. Because in sports media 2025—the scariest things aren’t lurking in the shadows… they’re hidden behind paywalls and lagging internet speeds"

How Ariel Helwani Became the Uncrowned King of Combat Sports Journalism

"If I was told that my career was over today, I would be very upset. I don’t feel like I’ve made it, not anywhere near making it"

Alex Faust Reportedly Will Replace Bob Costas On TNT Sports’ MLB Postseason Coverage

"Costas, who had been with the network since 2020, retired from MLB play-by-play after calling last year’s American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals"

Bob Costas: A Lot of Sports Journalism Has Been “Diminished”

"Everything, every sport, every game is accessible. That takes away some of the excitement"

Bob Costas Explains Why He Decided To Retire From MLB Play-By-Play

"You don't want the last note of a symphony, if that's not too overwhelming, to be discordant.”"

Power Brokers: Sandy Montag Drives Value with Persistence and Loyalty for Clients at The Montag Group

"I think about servicing our clients, and if we’re doing a good job, everyone’s going to do well."

Bob Costas: I Have Too Much Regard for Baseball to ‘Hit Beneath My Lifetime Batting Average’

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How Important is Media Industry Coverage to Media Industry Professionals?

"I wondered if media executives consider what we're doing important. If we stopped covering the business and shut down tomorrow, how much would it matter?"

Bob Costas Has Been the Play-by-Play Voice of My Lifetime

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Hall of Fame Broadcaster Bob Costas To Retire From Baseball Play-By-Play

Costas is expected to continue working at MLB Network, contributing as an analyst and on special projects, but not in a play-by-play capacity.

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Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

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"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."