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Audacy’s Sports Talk Playbook Extends Beyond Frequencies Building for the Future

"FM is just one distribution point in a much larger ecosystem that includes streaming, podcasts, satellite and whatever comes next. The goal is no longer to own a frequency. It's to own every moment a sports fan wants to listen."

Why Radio Talent Needs to Stop Playing It Safe

"The most demoralizing outcome is asking talent for creativity and then letting their ideas disappear into a corporate black hole."

Why Radio Personalities Must Share More Personal Stories

"It may start with a conversation with a co-host, but then do you bring in the listeners?"

The Odyssey Proves News/Talk Radio Needs a New Playbook

Being a contrarian can absolutely work for a host. It grabs attention, and it can build a brand. But real skill shows up when a host takes a popular topic somewhere unexpected instead of somewhere predictable.

Kevin Durant Doesn’t Like “Arrogance” of Certain Former Athletes Turned Analysts

"The way they talk, they’ve never been the best player. You’ve never walked through the situation before when the whole scouting report is tailored to stop you"

Kendrick Perkins Reveals Growth at ESPN Came With No Pay for Over a Year

"I had to earn my stripes at that motherf*****g network. My first year and a half, I worked there for free. Motherf*****s don’t even know"

ESPN Reportedly Eyes Scott Van Pelt as Leading Candidate To Host Program Officially Replacing ‘Around the Horn’

"ESPN President of Content Burke Magnus confirmed Van Pelt is under consideration for the hour, which sits between NFL Live and Pardon The Interruption"

ESPN Announces Third Annual Animated Monday Night Football Game Broadcast

"Each iteration of Funday Football has pushed the boundary of what’s possible in sports technology"

How Dick Vitale’s Fight, Faith, and Family Guided Him to an ESPN Return

"I’d like to be remembered as a guy who did everything with passion, pride, energy, and enthusiasm"

Should Mike Pereira’s Upcoming Retirement Signal The End Of The Human Rules Analyst

"AI can tell us what happened, a rules analyst like Mike Pereira can tell us why it matters"

Trey Wingo Reflects on “Pretty Stupid” Content Ideas From Hosting NFL Live

"I enjoyed it when I did it. If you asked me to do it now, I would say, put a power drill into my head"

Why is Pat McAfee a Target Inside of His Own Company, ESPN?

"Say what you want, but Pat McAfee has delivered a ton of impact for ESPN."

Some ESPN Producers Reportedly Growing Tired of Pat McAfee’s Demeanor At ESPN

"Everyone is bending over backwards to put you in a good position—and these same people are incentivized for you to succeed"

Boomer Esiason: Stephen A. Smith Blaming Donald Trump for FBI Investigation Release Is “Ridiculous”

"That is so far out in left field that it's ridiculous"

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Why Radio Talent Needs to Stop Playing It Safe

"The most demoralizing outcome is asking talent for creativity and then letting their ideas disappear into a corporate black hole."

Why Radio Personalities Must Share More Personal Stories

"It may start with a conversation with a co-host, but then do you bring in the listeners?"

The Odyssey Proves News/Talk Radio Needs a New Playbook

Being a contrarian can absolutely work for a host. It grabs attention, and it can build a brand. But real skill shows up when a host takes a popular topic somewhere unexpected instead of somewhere predictable.

Why David Haugh Believes Journalism Is the Foundation of His Success at 104.3 the Score

"You want to crystalize the story as fast as possible. Cut through the fat. Don’t waste time when you’re on the air, just like you don’t waste space when you’re writing... The reporting background frames everything we do."