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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."

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Hints League Could Renegotiate Rights Deals Earlier Than Expected

"I think our partners would want to sit down and talk to us at any time, and we continue to dialogue with them"

Sunday Night Baseball Deserved a Better Send off on ESPN

"Most talent in media don’t get the goodbye show, but ESPN had an opportunity to draw in audiences for a final send-off"

How Ariel Helwani Became the Uncrowned King of Combat Sports Journalism

"If I was told that my career was over today, I would be very upset. I don’t feel like I’ve made it, not anywhere near making it"

How Did Pat McAfee Become Irreplaceable for ESPN?

"McAfee serves as a blueprint for creators on how to succeed without compromising. He marches to his own beat and drives his own agenda, demonstrating the entrepreneurial spirit every network covets"

Drew Brees Signs On As Weekly Contributor on ESPN’s ‘First Take’

"Barrett Media has learned that the former New Orleans Saints signal caller will be a featured contributor on Tuesday's for the remainder of the NFL season"

Jimmy Pitaro Says New YouTube TV Package Must Meet Right Business Terms for ESPN

"Our deal is coming up this fall. We’re in discussions with them now. We are certainly open to a sports package or a genre-specific sports offering on the right business terms"

ESPN Extends Broadcast Rights Partnership With Ohio Valley Conference

"We’re excited to build on our longstanding partnership with the OVC with this new agreement"

ESPN President Of Content Burke Magnus Wants Pat McAfee To Stay Past Current Contract

"I think his show is hitting on all cylinders. … He’s an incredible interviewer and conversationalist"

Toast to 10: Our Top 10 Most-Read Stories in Music, News, and Sports Media

"If leaders, talent, and business professionals value the content and respect those writing it, that trumps general interest. I care more about reaching the right audience than the largest audience."

Burke Magnus Reveals Goals For ‘Inside the NBA’ on ESPN

"It will be as close to that as we can possibly get."

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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."