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Fred Toucher’s Simple Philosophy Behind His Boston Radio Success

"The advantage of being on for a long time is people feel they know you if you choose to share yourself with them. If you choose not to do that, then you're doing yourself a disservice. That prevents that special relationship between you and the audience."

Meet 580 WCHS’ Chris Lawrence, News/Talk Radio’s Only Marconi Award Personality Nominee

"I was really surprised to hear that I was the only one. It makes me think I must be doing something right if I was able to still be nominated and nobody else in this particular genre was."

WCBS-FM’s New Morning Show Embraces the Station’s Legendary History

"For years, 101.1 was the frequency where all the great talent ended their careers"

Why NFL Sunday Ticket Is A Premium Product With A Major Problem

"Fans shouldn't have to choose between accepting a blackout and hoping their favorite team's game doesn't compete with an overtime finish somewhere else. They paid for access, and they should receive it."

ESPN Begins Negotiations with MLB Ahead of Potential Opt Out: Report

ESPN is reportedly aiming to reduce its number of games while using leverage to renegotiate the contract, whereas MLB continues to try and bundle local media rights.

ESPN Promotes Tim Corrigan, Amanda Gifford; Names Andy Tennant VP of Super Bowl Production

In addition to the alterations in sports production, ESPN has announced changes in its original content division under senior vice president Brian Lockhart.

CFP National Championship on ESPN Averages 22.1 Million Viewers for Ohio State Victory Over Notre Dame

The game was the most-viewed non-NFL sporting event over the past year and peaked with 26.1 million viewers during the 8:30 to 8:45 p.m. EST quarter-hour.

Stephen A. Smith: I Believe I Will Re-Sign with ESPN

"I’m ready for everybody, and even my colleagues have always said when the lights come on, it’s something different that happens to me."

Bobby Marks is Committed to ESPN While Leaving the Door Open for NBA Return

"I think how we make this thing grow and how we try to get ratings better is that we can’t diminish the product out there."

ESPN BET Now Officially Live in Washington D.C. Area; Deal with Monumental Sports & Entertainment Officially Begins

Fans of Washington D.C.’s sports teams like the Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics can now officially place wagers on their favorite sports teams as ESPN...

ESPN Averages 33.8 Million Viewers for Chiefs-Texans NFL Divisional Round Matchup

The game peaked with 38.5 million viewers during the 7 to 7:15 p.m. EST quarter-hour, marking the highest peak audience of any network on the day.

Dick Vitale Return to ESPN Broadcasts Delayed Following Fall at Home

"I was anxiously awaiting the chance to feel the excitement and energy of a college basketball environment for the first time in nearly two years."

John Skipper: Venu Sports ‘Was Always a Temporary Stopgap’ Before Launch of ESPN Flagship

"This was always a Disney-led effort in my opinion. I thought that Disney always got the preponderance of benefit."

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."

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Meet 580 WCHS’ Chris Lawrence, News/Talk Radio’s Only Marconi Award Personality Nominee

"I was really surprised to hear that I was the only one. It makes me think I must be doing something right if I was able to still be nominated and nobody else in this particular genre was."

WCBS-FM’s New Morning Show Embraces the Station’s Legendary History

"For years, 101.1 was the frequency where all the great talent ended their careers"

Why NFL Sunday Ticket Is A Premium Product With A Major Problem

"Fans shouldn't have to choose between accepting a blackout and hoping their favorite team's game doesn't compete with an overtime finish somewhere else. They paid for access, and they should receive it."

Jack White’s Board Game and the Lost Art of Creating Fans

"Are we developing fans, or just collecting streams?