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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?

If ESPN Is Going To Pay Big Money To Talent, Stephen A. Smith Should Get Plenty!

"Stephen A. Smith is not a middle of the pack talent who executives would need to be convinced to hire. If ESPN doesn't give him a lucrative deal, someone else will."

Thank You For Supporting The 2019 BSM Summit

"Jason Barrett provides a recap of the 2019 BSM Summit in Los Angeles."

A Final Look at the BSM Top 20 of 2018

"BSM President Jason Barrett offers his final takeaways on the BSM Top 20 of 2018."

The BSM Top 5 Original Sports Podcasts of 2018

“Radio executives voted to determine the Top 5 Original Sports Podcasts of 2018.”

BSM Summit Adds Sessions on Sports Betting, eSports, Podcasting & Research

"DraftKings, FanDuel, Daryl Morey, Jared Jeffries, Ari Segal, Daniel Cherry, Amplifi Media, and Coleman Research will be part of the 2019 BSM Summit schedule."

Something To Bet On

By nature I'm passionate about the radio industry and quick to defend it. Two decades of labor, five market stops, hundreds of relationships, and...

Under The Radar – November 2, 2018

It's been a while since we produced an Under The Radar column. Although there's always noise being made inside sports media circles, we'd rather...

Shaky Start For ESPN’s New Monday Night Football Crew

It's only week one, but if you were less than impressed by ESPN's new Monday Night Football broadcast crew, you're not alone. Joe Tessitore,...

Are We Not Selling Sports Radio Correctly?

Earlier this week, the New York Times ran an article with the headline, “To Reach Men, Advertisers Dial In To Sports Radio.” The premise...

Under The Radar – July 30, 2018

With a mini-vacation on the horizon later this week, I didn't expect to release a new UTR until next week. But given the slate...

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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."