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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."

Doug Gottlieb: If Stephen A. Smith Were on a Regional Network, No One Would Watch

"He benefits from the fact that he's on ESPN."

Judge’s Decision Reveals All Media Proposals For NFL Sunday Ticket

"While the companies above were noted to have submitted proposals, the ruling doesn't reveal which proposals became actual bids."

Broadcasters Brace For Women’s Sports Media Rights Fees To Skyrocket

"The FIFA Women's World Cup is coming up this summer, and it's believed that the media rights for the tournament will be worth north of $300 million."

Over Half a Million Tune in to See Deion Sanders, Colorado Spring Game

"Historically, only Alabama in 2016 has drawn more viewers for a spring football game."

Pete Gianesini, Scott McCarthy, Ryan Hurley, Amanda Brown, Louise Cornetta Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Audio appears to be on the chopping block as ESPN continues its first round of layoffs."

ESPN Names SRX ‘Thursday Night Thunder’ Crew

ESPN will present coverage of each SRX Thursday Night Thunder race for six consecutive weeks at 9:00 PM ET.

Mel Kiper Jr Asked ESPN to Add Matt Miller to NFL Draft Broadcast

"I was kind of comfortable with who we had put out there, but when a guy like Mel calls you with an idea like that and wants to share the ball, it’s kind of a rare trait in our business."

Mel Kiper Jr Says He Plans to Mention DiPietro & Rothenberg on ESPN During NFL Draft

“As long as Booger and Louis don’t talk about the Giants for the entire time, that will be the case. I’ll let Booger and Louis know to give me at least a minute.”

Chris Fowler Inks Extension With ESPN

He has worked alongside Kirk Herbstreit in the top booth for each edition of the College Football Playoffs.

ESPN Layoffs Begin With Behind-the-Scenes Staff

Barrett Sports Media will continue updating this story as more details become available.

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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."