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Maria Bartiromo Fired: Why Fox News Made the Right Call

Whatever the underlying motivation, the message to every other host and producer on the payroll is the same: sharing confidential editorial strategy with outside political figures will get you fired. No matter how close you are to the audience or the administration.

Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

6 More Speakers Added to the 2020 BSM Summit

"The latest speaker additions brings the total of on stage participants up to 30. BSM expects 50-60 to participate at February's event."

College Kids Are Different From Professionals

"When it comes to calling either college games, pro games or a combination of both always be prepared. That is the one thing that never changes no matter what sport or level you are calling."

The Dark Side of Social Media

"With mental health being an important issue today, I wonder how many talent are affected by their exposure to harmful social media content without us knowing."

Ad Copy Is Annoying But It Matters

"Make your call, allow your analyst to break the play down, then, because the pace of the game allows, you can get in that ad. It’s only obtrusive if you allow it to be."

Rewarding Fans Shouldn’t Sound Like a Chore

"If your PD or Marketing Director is giving your show a prize to reward your fans, is it not fair to expect you to execute it with a passion and enthusiasm?"

Broadcaster Review: The SEC on CBS

"Sometimes broadcasters fall victim to over enthusiasm when it comes to calling huge games. These guys seemed relaxed and ready for what was to come that afternoon."

BSM Podcast – Season 4 – Episode 10 – Dave Tepper – Altitude Sports Radio 92.5

"Having programmed in Houston, Omaha, and Denver, Dave Tepper shares his views on the business, and what each of his career steps have taught him."

BSM Podcast – Season 4 – Episode 9 – Nick Wilson – WFNZ

"Nick Wilson learned the radio business from his dad, and is now blazing his own trail in Charlotte."

BSM Podcast – Season 4 – Episode 8 – Michelle Smallmon – 101 ESPN

St. Louis sports radio personality Michelle Smallmon never planned to work in the sports radio business, but a few different experiences in college convinced...

BSM Podcast – Season 4 – Episode 7 – Nick Cattles – ESPN Radio 94.1

Nick Cattles' professional journey has taken him from Providence to Boston to Virginia Beach, back to Boston, and back again to Virginia Beach. During...

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Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Should Be Topic A For News/Talk Radio

The story isn't simply a mother murdering her three children. That's not really compelling talk radio. The story has evolved into a national debate over mental health, criminal responsibility, pharmaceuticals, parenting, and the justice system.