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Mary Berner Can’t Stay Silent on Cumulus Media’s San Francisco Mess With Greg Papa and KNBR

"When markets endure damage like this repeatedly, executives have to look closer at what's going on and set things right."

Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

Adam Schefter, Rick Radzik Named 2022 Champion’s & Mark Chernoff Award Winners

"As I told Adam, his work in this business is second to none, but as tremendous as he may be as an NFL reporter, this is by far the best job he's ever done."

Bill Walton’s 30 For 30 Should Be The First Of Many Broadcaster Films

"There have been so many talented men and women broadcasters that it’s probably too difficult to narrow down the field and then produce the episodes."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Original Sports Podcasts of 2021

"A total of 72 podcasts were presented for voting consideration in the Original Sports Podcasts category. Executives also had the opportunity (if they wished) to add other titles to the list. By the end of the process, 87 shows appeared on at least one ballot."

New Sunday Night Baseball Booth Focused On Modern Game

“You’re going to see us genuinely get excited about today’s game at a time when that’s really needed on a national broadcast.”

Pete Thamel Joins ESPN as College Football Insider

"Richard Deitsch of The Athletic notes that Thamel will become a "major" part of College GameDay."

Sunday Night Baseball Is In The Right Hands With Karl Ravech

"In making the announcement of Ravech taking over, ESPN is saying that it trusts him to carry one of the network’s flagship broadcasts."

ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro To Speak At The 2022 BSM Summit

"Having Jimmy with us will allow our attendees to learn how ESPN views the current sports media landscape in order to better understand where the business is headed in the future."

College Football Is Evolving, ESPN Needs To Do The Same

"ESPN has the seat of power at the college football table. That has made it very easy to acquire and not necessary to innovate."

Top Sports Ratings Moments of 2021

The following list counts down the biggest sports ratings highlights within the past twelve months, based on its impact on the sports television spectrum.

Desmond Howard, David Pollack Reflect On Evolution Of College GameDay

Two of College GameDay's analysts explain just how different the show is now from when it started in 1993.

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Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brady Marks, 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

"I was taught a lot at the station, so I'm a big believer in it. I'm a product of it."