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Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Delivers Laughs, Tears and Gratitude in Chicago

“Radio changes lives when people show up, trust their teammates and serve the audience.”

Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin

“People will say, ‘I don't like that one song you're playing,’ but they don't leave because they want to know what's coming up next.”

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."

John Skipper: All Rights Deals Look Terrible at Beginning, Great by End

“ I always love the people who lost always released statements that said, 'We refused to do a financially irresponsible deal.'”

ESPN Sees Larger Than Average Audience For Big City Greens Classic

ESPN aired Tuesday night's New York Rangers and Washington Capitals game. DisneyXD and Disney Channel aired an alternate broadcast that included players being 3D...

Dan Le Batard: ‘Does Sports Media Care if Interviews Are Done Well?’

“An exclusive interview with Ja Morant, who hasn’t talked to anybody after his controversy, is going to get eyeballs, so it doesn’t matter how good it actually is.”

Audio Coverage Of ESPN UFC Events to Air on SiriusXM

"Starting on Saturday afternoon, Sirius subscribers will be able to hear live audio of all UFC Fight Night events, early prelims and prelims of UFC pay-per-view events and Dana White's Contender Series events."

ESPN, TNT Sees NHL Viewership Rising In Season’s 2nd Half

"The 2022-23 campaign is on pace to be the highest scoring season in 27 years."

Sports Media Reacts to Aaron Rodgers Telling Adam Schefter ‘Lose My Number’

"Here are some of the best responses from Schefter's sports media colleagues to the tweet."

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Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin

“People will say, ‘I don't like that one song you're playing,’ but they don't leave because they want to know what's coming up next.”

Miller Night Football Reveals the Chaos Behind Dennis Miller’s Monday Night Football Run

"Dennis Miller did not become a great football broadcaster. What he did do was briefly bring back the luster of Monday Night Football in all its brilliant glory."