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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."

Adam Silver: NBA ‘Much More Valuable Now Than We Were in the Old Days’

"What we’re seeing in television is that the internet has disrupted this business just like it has virtually every other business. But there’s still enormous interest in premium live sports programing."

Marc Bertrand: ESPN Still Treats NHL Like ‘Red-Headed Stepchild’

"The ESPN brand has not treated the NHL the same way they do the NBA. Not even close."

Opening Weekend of NBA Playoffs Score Best Ratings Since 2011

"Game 1 of the Kings/Warriors series averaged 6.26 million on Saturday night. The broadcast peaked at 7.56 million from 11-11:15 p.m. eastern. It placed third as the most-watched series opener in the last 20 years."

Stephen A. Smith: Sports Fans ‘Don’t Want to Learn’ Anything From Me

"Somebody walks up to me, they can get a picture. I’ll never say no. What I say no to is conversation."

Todd McShay: I Run Information by Chris Mortenson & Adam Schefter Before Reporting It

"I get information typically from other teams that have information or have friends within those others teams that there's kind of some leaks."

Colin Dunlap: ‘What Does RG3 Get Out of Being a Mouthpiece For Lamar Jackson?’

"At a certain point, when you leave the game to then be an analyst of the game, you do need to look at it through a neutral lens."

Charly Arnolt Leaving ESPN for OutKick

"The outspoken nature of the platform and its ability to create engaging content is what really piqued my interest."

Expanded College Football Playoff Could Be Too Expensive For ESPN

"It’s such an expensive package that something would have to be thrown overboard. You can’t have everything."

Disney Will Pay Billions For The NBA While People Get Laid Off And That’s OK

"There very well could be a PR hit of some sort, but Disney is, at its core, a content company. The NBA is some of ESPN’s and ABC’s best sports content."

Marcus Spears Gets Big Money Extension At ESPN

"According to the New York Post, Spears and ESPN agreed to a new four-year contract last week."

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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."