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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."

Mike Soltys: ‘The Future is Still Bright for ESPN’

“It still goes back to that basic premise that we're providing sports all the time and people are still looking for sports all the time."

Neil Everett Signs Off Final SportsCenter Friday

"Neil's exit comes amid a downsizing in the workforce at ESPN, part of a broader decrease in employees across The Walt Disney Co."

ESPN Sees Record Ratings for NBA Draft

"The previous record was 3.738 million viewers in 2015."

ESPN To Bring Back KayRod Cast for Five Games This Summer

"The KayRod Cast will be available on ESPN2, while the traditional Sunday night feed will remain on ESPN."

Jessica Mendoza Pushed To Move From Reporter to Analyst

“Studio is where I feel like I can be me. I can expand, especially on shows like GET UP compared to SportsCenter."

Rob Ninkovich Out as ESPN Talent Cuts Continue

Ninkovich joined ESPN in 2019 after playing 11 seasons in the NFL and capturing two Super Bowl championships with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

JJ Redick Video Leads Stephen A. Smith to Vow Revenge

"I’m going to get you for this. I’m going to wait, [but] I’m going to get you for this one.”

Mark Schlereth: Stephen A. Smith Knows He’s a Superstar

“I know Stephen A. well enough to know that – yes, he doesn’t think he’s a superstar; he knows he’s a superstar."

Joe Fortenbaugh Defends Shams Charania for Incorrect Tweet That Moved Betting Lines

“I think the more likely scenario here was Charlotte leaking Scoot info to Shams in the hopes of inducing a trade.”

Rich Shertenlieb: ESPN Had ‘Worst Draft Coverage I’ve Ever Seen’

“I started looking at the broadcast going, 'This is chaos.’”

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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."