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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."

Friday Night College Football Viewership Remains Strong; 3.3 Million Average on ESPN, 1.9 Million Average on FOX

Friday night college football continues to draw in viewers. This past week saw ESPN have their second-best Friday game since 2018 as an average...

Chris Berman Celebrates 45 Years at ESPN

It was October 1, 1979, about a month after the launch of ESPN when Chris Berman started at the network. Today marks the 45th...

ESPN Names Broadcast Teams for MLB Wild Card Round

As Major League Baseball needs an extra day to work out all of the playoff spots for the Wild Card round, ESPN has announced...

Fame, Fear, Fortune, Fun or Freedom: Which of the Five F’s Drive You?

"Companies have to understand that the best expect to be compensated, and challenged. Money matters, but if it's all you've got, eventually your top stars will chase new situations."

Michael Kay Tells 880 ESPN New York Radio Audience He Will Call Houston Astros AL Wild Card Series on ESPN

880 ESPN New York host and the television voice of the New York Yankees, Michael Kay said on his radio show that he will...

Bill Simmons: Doesn’t Seem Like ESPN Cares About Podcasts After Laying Off Zach Lowe

"I don't understand the strategy. I feel like I've always understood, at least somewhat, what they're doing."

Dick Vitale Receives Humanitarian Award, Inducted into the Broadcasting + Cable Hall of Fame

Dick Vitale, who has called more than a thousand NCAA college basketball games with ESPN, was inducted last night into the Broadcasting + Cable...

Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Mixes Salesmanship with Showmanship on SiriusXM, ESPN, MLB Network

Sixteen years ago, in a move that left sports consumers and industry professionals stunned, Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo decided to leave WFAN to sign...

ESPN Averages 2.5 Million Viewers as Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever End Season with Most-Viewed WNBA Game Ever on Cable

In her final act of her rookie season on the court, Caitlin Clark made more history as the final game the Indiana Fever will...

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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?