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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 ‘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.’"

Venu Sports Joint Streaming Venture to Be Discontinued

"After careful consideration, we have collectively agreed to discontinue the Venu Sports joint venture and not launch the streaming service."

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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?