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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."

Jimmy Pitaro Earns New Title After Disney Restructuring

Pitaro will oversee all "sports content, products and experiences across all of Disney’s platforms worldwide, including its international sports channels".

Bob Iger: ESPN Is Not For Sale

“Actually, ESPN is a differentiator for this company. It is the best sports brand in television."

Disney Makes ESPN Independent Division In Corporate Restructuring

Disney is in the process of reorganizing and restructuring the company, and details have emerged about the company's plans for ESPN. Deadline reported on Wednesday...

Michael Irvin Removed From NFL Network Super Bowl Coverage

"I came into the lobby and I talked to somebody. I talked to this girl. I don’t know her, and I talked to her for about 45 seconds."

Pro Bowl Lowest Rated Since 2006

While the numbers decreased, the Pro Bowl was still the second-highest rated All-Star Game for the major professional sports leagues.

NHL All-Star Game Ratings See 31% Increase

The event on ABC saw an average of 1.5 million viewers over the weekend, with the game peaking at 1.9 million viewers.

Chris Berman Says NBC Offered To Triple His Salary In 1989 to Leave ESPN

"(NBC) put an offer out there that was times three or four, which -- ok -- that took a while to get resolved."

ESPN, ESPN2 To Air 5 Hour NBA Trade Deadline Special Thursday

The NBA trade deadline is this week, and ESPN is going all-in on coverage. ESPN announced Monday that it will air a five-hour special across...

Jay Williams Tells Stephen A. Smith His Criticism Of Kyrie Irving ‘Seems Personal’

"You say I'm being sensitive and I don't know why, but you're the one that's very emotional right now."

Outside the Lines Won’t Return to ESPN Weekend Schedule

The show, which debuted in 1990, aired as a daily show from 2003 to 2019 and aired a Sunday-edition from 2000 to 2017.

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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."