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The Industry According To: Keith Dakin, Connoisseur Media

"Generic, boring radio will be the end of us. It is not Spotify."

How Local Radio Expands Audience Through Partnerships

"Tear down the traditional thought of competitive ownership groups and start thinking about how you can build shared audiences."

Why Radio’s Best Stories Aren’t Really Overnight Wins

"Great programmers don't wake up one day with an instinct for finding talent or coaching personalities."

Clip Culture Is the Necessary Evil Every Sports Media Talent Must Learn To Live With

"The same clips that invite criticism also introduce your work to thousands of potential new listeners, viewers, and subscribers who otherwise may never discover your show. In today's media landscape, discovery rarely begins with a radio dial or a podcast app. It begins with an algorithm."

Dick Vitale Returning to ESPN College Basketball Coverage for First Time in Nearly Two Years

"It’s been a very tough journey, but all of the prayers and messages from the beautiful fans have inspired me."

ESPN ‘College GameDay’ to Broadcast from Auburn for First On-Campus Show

"We are thrilled to hit the road for this season of 'College GameDay' as the energy each college campus we visit brings is unmatched."

Stephen A. Smith Criticizes Colin Russo, Appears on Radio Show

"‘And good afternoon everybody!,’ going crazy, and then he’s complaining all the time, ‘What’s the matter with the chair?,’ everything else, and you come on sounding all normal."

Bobby Marks Signs Contract Extension with ESPN

The extension for Marks comes ahead of The Walt Disney Company beginning a new 11-year media rights contract with the NBA.

Boomer Esiason: Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo is ‘Instant Energy’ on Any Show

"Well 'First Take' has given him a whole 'nother platform, and his goofiness is evident there, and you see it, and Stephen A. buys into it, Molly buys into it, which is great."

ESPN Averages 25.4 Million Viewers for Vikings-Rams Wild Card Game

During the first half of the game, which spanned 8:15 to 9:45 p.m. EST, viewership of the game averaged 28.3 million viewers.

ESPN Attains Most-Watched Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Record

On Thursday night, the Capital One Orange Bowl between Notre Dame and Penn State averaged 17.8 million viewers, marking the second most-watched iteration of the contest since 2006.

ESPN Announces Coverage Plans for Vikings-Rams NFL Wild Card Matchup

ESPN studio programming will air live from State Farm Stadium, beginning with a special edition of NFL Live from 3 to 5 p.m. EST.

Taylor McGregor is Focused on the Moment with ESPN, Marquee Sports Network

"Sometimes it feels surreal, and there are often times in this business where you just get focused on the grind and you forget to take in the moment."

Mike Breen: There is No Formula for Double ‘Bang!’ Calls

"Yeah, it’s strictly off the flow of the game, what’s going on and, ‘Wow, this is unbelievable.’"

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How Local Radio Expands Audience Through Partnerships

"Tear down the traditional thought of competitive ownership groups and start thinking about how you can build shared audiences."

Why Radio’s Best Stories Aren’t Really Overnight Wins

"Great programmers don't wake up one day with an instinct for finding talent or coaching personalities."

Clip Culture Is the Necessary Evil Every Sports Media Talent Must Learn To Live With

"The same clips that invite criticism also introduce your work to thousands of potential new listeners, viewers, and subscribers who otherwise may never discover your show. In today's media landscape, discovery rarely begins with a radio dial or a podcast app. It begins with an algorithm."

Inside Sandy Grossman’s Long Road to Immortality at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

"He knew his job was to provide the best pictures to the fans of the NFL. I just want people to know my father did everything he could to provide those pictures, but also be the best father and grandfather as well."