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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."

Joe Buck Has Settled Into Monday Nights on ESPN

“Being quiet does not mean that you don’t know. Being quiet means that you’re just taking it all in and letting the viewer at home enjoy it that way too.”

ESPN Using Roger Clemens As Guest Analyst For MLB Season Opener

“The insights Roger has gained from his storied career…will help inform the audience as the Astros begin their title defense.”

NCAA Exploring Separate TV Deal For Women’s March Madness

“Somebody feels like we’re in high demand, and obviously the decision-makers that put us on now realize that they’ve got to keep putting us on.”

WEEI Suspends Producer Chris Curtis After Calling Mina Kimes Racial Slur

He called the situation a “pathetic failed attempt at a one-liner”, labeling his actions “sophomoric and sexist”.

The Art Of In-Game Interviews

"Most of the coaches understand that this is part of the ‘big money’ event and know that they will be interviewed. It’s one thing to agree to this condition before the game gets going, but it’s another during the game."

ESPN Setting Viewership Records With 2023 NCAA Women’s Tournament

"Of the top five most watched games of the first round, Tennessee's first round game against Saint Louis and UConn/Vermont led the way."

Bomani Jones: Cancellation of High Noon ‘Had Zero To Do With Me’

“I could have the greatest version of ‘High Noon’ that was possible [but] there’s not a place in [ESPN’s] line-up for that right now.”

Michael Wilbon to Resume Traveling After Foot Surgery

“Am I going to games right now? No, but I probably wouldn’t be going to many games in March anyways before the playoffs.”

ESPN Employees Brace For Major Layoffs

"According to Front Office Sports, 700 jobs have been cut, including those of anchors, reporters and analysts, since 2015."

Disney Has One Logical Choice For The Future – Jimmy Pitaro

"If Bob Iger wants his next successor to come from the sports world, that is his guy. Hell, forget sports. Pitaro may be the best person available no matter how far and wide the search goes."

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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."