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Was Michael Jordan’s NBC Sports Run the G.O.A.T. Disappointment in Sports Television History?

"This was Michael Jordan. The face of the NBA’s greatest era. The man who helped make the original NBA on NBC a cultural phenomenon. The opportunity to put him back in that environment should have been impossible to screw up. And somehow, NBC did."

Why Kaitlan Collins’ CNN Tribute to Dolly Parton Stood Out as Path Toward Her Future

Tuesday's tribute worked because it felt honest, not staged. Consequently, it's the kind of moment that reminds viewers why they tuned in beyond the headlines.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Patti Marshall, Q102 Cincinnati

"Before radio, though, music was her first language."

What WFAN’s Al Dukes Hopes To Share at Boomer Esiason’s Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Boomer has been doing this longer than he was a football player. So, there’s a great story to tell in Chicago."

An Open Letter To The Class of 2016 (And Beyond)

When you're in a management role, you receive inquiries for employment on a daily basis. Heck, sometimes it's on an hourly basis. Job seekers...

Making Sports Radio Better: Tackling The Issue of Diversity

To make things better in life and business, we often have to tackle difficult subjects and be willing to engage in conversations that make...

Satisfying The Appetite For Sports Information

Two weeks ago I read a column by Jason Whitlock and it got my wheels spinning. The outspoken columnist who recently left ESPN and returned to...

A Tale of Two Networks: It’s All In The State of Mind

Earlier today I read an article in the Sports Business Journal, and it struck a nerve with me. I've talked numerous times about being driven...

What Goes Into Producing a National Sports Talk Show?

There are a lot of people in the sports radio industry who assume that creating a national sports talk show is simple. How could it...

Why Losing a Job Can Be The Best Thing For Your Career

There's an old saying in the media business that you haven't worked in the industry until you've been fired. The first time that line was...

Does It Pay To Be On Social Media?

It's evening time. You've arrived home from work, ate your dinner, and are finally unwinding and getting ready to watch your television. If you work...

Are You Willing To Break The Rules?

Last week I was introduced to a new television program. The show is called "Startup U" and it features a number of students and...

Making Sports Radio Better: Why Women Deserve More Opportunity

Did you know that the first voice ever heard on an all-sports radio station was a woman's? The date was July 1, 1987. WFAN in New...

Is National Programming a Difference Maker?

One topic that has been interesting to watch unfold over the past year has been the shift of local radio operators to take back...

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Why Kaitlan Collins’ CNN Tribute to Dolly Parton Stood Out as Path Toward Her Future

Tuesday's tribute worked because it felt honest, not staged. Consequently, it's the kind of moment that reminds viewers why they tuned in beyond the headlines.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Patti Marshall, Q102 Cincinnati

"Before radio, though, music was her first language."

What WFAN’s Al Dukes Hopes To Share at Boomer Esiason’s Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Boomer has been doing this longer than he was a football player. So, there’s a great story to tell in Chicago."

Bobby Bones is Opening His Playbook to the Radio Industry

"You do not have to copy Bobby's style or act like a trial lawyer to win. The goal is simply to take these insights, adapt them to your unique voice, and make your show feel even more alive."