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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."

Is Westwood One Sports the Change Needed for an Evolving Sports Radio Industry?

"In a business that keeps recycling the same voices while wondering why audiences age out, this lineup represents a calculated disruption"

Toast to 10: Barrett Media Then And Now From The Operations Staff

"Barrett Media has spent the past decade building a reputation as a destination for lifting up the business while challenging it for the better"

Could Pat McAfee Be Happier Without ESPN?

"Forget criticism. McAfee sees enemies in other people simply not praising him"

Ideas Classic Rock Can Steal From Sports Talk

Compared to a boring streaming channel, when we tell the stories of Classic Rock artists and songs, it’s a great way to get listeners to care.

Kirk Herbstreit’s Emotional Reaction to Ohio State Win Made for Great Television

Kirk Herbstreit didn't wake up and tell himself he was going to get emotional over a game on live television, it just happened. It was real.

Pat McAfee’s Influence Goes Far Beyond ESPN and College GameDay

“I don’t think McAfee told the school who to hire, but I am sure he made his feelings about his old coach very clear when asked.”

What Does The Rise Of Bluesky Mean For Sports Twitter?

Bluesky is in the middle of its breakthrough moment, having added over 1 million new users since the election.

Michael Strahan Anthem Controversy is Performative Nonsense from Unserious People

Hey, people pretending to be mad at Michael Strahan, every single one of you is lying. We all know it. We all know this is easier than having an original thought or presenting interesting content.

New Nielsen Ratings Rules Don’t Solve Our Biggest Problems

“Those higher numbers are meaningless. I don’t think it takes much critical thinking to realize that.”

Meet The Bettors: Joe Fortenbaugh, ESPN

“If you're taking valuable time out of your day to listen to me on television or radio, I owe you big.”

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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."