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Why AM Radio’s Future Depends On More Than Just Keeping It In Cars

"You can’t argue that AM radio matters to local communities while replacing local voices with centralized programming. You can’t tell listeners that the AM band is still relevant while giving them fewer reasons to tune in."

How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Amelia’s 30-Year Radio Career Ends at Baltimore’s 98 Rock

"We had every opportunity to go up against our competitors, which aren't terrestrial radio."

How Damien Woody Is Building His Second Act After 15 Years With ESPN

"For me, it’s about seeing content that they haven’t seen from me before. When you’re at ESPN, there’s a certain model that they do things. Now, independence allows me to broaden my reach with different things I can do. Hopefully, earning a new appreciation for what I can bring to the table."

Dan Le Batard Questions Why Dave Portnoy Is a Part of FOX Sports’ Big Noon Kickoff

"Why put that person who doesn’t have any particular expertise on college football — he just gambles on it — Why is he there?"

ESPN Seeing Increased Viewership in Line With Digital Dominance

"ESPN has increased year-over-year viewership across the board. The network is up 4% in total-day audience and 9% in prime time compared to the same period in 2024."

Colin Cowherd: Barstool Sports “Works” at FOX Sports

"If you’re going to allow political talk, then allow all of it. I think Barstool works at FOX."

Will Saga Communications, Fox Sports, Barstool Sports, and CBS Benefit From Taking Risks?

"I believe the Fox-Barstool partnership is strategically smart, and competitively brilliant."

Sports Radio Must Follow the ESPN, FOX Sports Licensing Content Model

"The benefits outweigh the pitfalls. You become more relevant through connection, and you bring the audiences of those creators to your megaphone."

Shannon Sharpe Reaches Resolution in Civil Lawsuit Which Led To Stepping Away From ESPN

After “protracted and respectful negotiations,” the two sides reached a “mutually agreed upon resolution,” with all matters addressed “satisfactorily,” and the matter is now closed.

Dave Portnoy Regrets Ever Doing a Barstool Sports Partnership With ESPN

"I never liked ESPN. I should have never done a deal with ESPN."

ESPY Awards Viewership Down 17% From Last Year

"Airing Wednesday night on ABC, the annual sports award show averaged a 1.3 rating and 2.18 million viewers."

‘Pardon My Take’: Barstool Sports Partnership With FOX Sports Feels “Authentic”

"FOX is a very willing partner. They’re very excited. We’re very excited. They believe in us. We believe in them."

FOX Sports Makes ‘Everyday for the Boys’ With Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports Partnership

"Dave Portnoy will now be a part of Big Noon Kickoff, and Barstool Sports content will begin to fill the holes of recently departed programming on FS1. That’s a bigger deal than Michael Jordan signing to NBC Sports."

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How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Amelia’s 30-Year Radio Career Ends at Baltimore’s 98 Rock

"We had every opportunity to go up against our competitors, which aren't terrestrial radio."

How Damien Woody Is Building His Second Act After 15 Years With ESPN

"For me, it’s about seeing content that they haven’t seen from me before. When you’re at ESPN, there’s a certain model that they do things. Now, independence allows me to broaden my reach with different things I can do. Hopefully, earning a new appreciation for what I can bring to the table."

Commercial Clustering: How Radio Defeated Itself

"We were competing against the station across the street while the listener was comparing radio to Spotify, podcasts, satellite radio."