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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."

Pat McAfee Reveals He Will Participate in 2023 ESPY Awards

“I will have a microphone on Wednesday night at the ESPYS, and I’m honored for that."

ESPN Has Already Cut College GameDay Stars, Could Cutting an Hour Come Next?

I'm not ignorant enough to think that there was more to these cuts than simply dollars and cents, but I question how much foresight went into the decision to lay off two of the program's essential pieces to the first hour.

CNBC: ESPN Cannot Compete With Tech Companies

"Like literally for NBC or Disney, 5 billion bucks is a lot of money. Apple, it's like you or I dropping a five on the sidewalk."

Sports Media Share Jokes, Disappointment Over Victor Wembanyama Debut

"At one point, Wembanyama did get dunked on. At 7 feet 4 inches tall, being on the wrong end of a moment like that generated plenty of fodder on social media."

Bob Iger Reportedly Seeking Contract Extension at Disney

“Several potential successors have been mentioned in recent months.”

Kevin Durant Draws Criticism from Stephen A. Smith Over Burner Account

“There’s no crime in that if you don’t display and express animosity and annoyance towards folks the second somebody is saying something you don’t like."

Jeff Van Gundy Reportedly Looking at Coaching Roles, Not New Media Gig

As a fixture in this type of coverage, many viewers find it hard to believe that he will be out of the sports media industry altogether.

Molly Qerim Is The Driver That First Take Needs

"Qerim is more than a talk show host, she is a listening show host."

Bernstein & Holmes Blast ESPN For Comparing Joey Chestnut to Bill Russell

"In that moment, I needed Will Smith to appear I need him to walk up to the broadcast booth and go, 'Keep Bill Russell's name out your f--king mouth!' And slap the both of them."

Karl Ravech: Home Run Derby Is Difficult To Call

“The concept of, ‘You can’t throw a pitch until the prior one lands,’ is not necessarily obeyed all the time.”

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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."