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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."

Peacock To Exclusively Stream WWE ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’

"NBCU have been terrific longtime partners, and we look forward to continuing to work with them for years to come"

WWE Premium Live Events Will Air on ESPN Earlier Than Announced

"The biggest Superstars in WWE. The biggest brand in sports media. Are you ready?"

Dan Le Batard Ponders if NFL Stake in ESPN Led to ESPN Scrapping Colin Kaepernick Documentary

"They're a stockholder, and what happens as soon as they get through the door? Oh, the documentary on Colin Kaepernick that Spike Lee was doing—yeah, we’re not doing that anymore"

ESPN Chicago Shifts Lineup, Adds ‘The Rich Eisen Show’ Beginning September 2

"The Good Karma Brands radio station is shuffling around its lineup to accommodate Eisen's return to the ESPN brand"

Rich Eisen To Host Future SportsCenter Special Editions

"Eisen, who last anchored SportsCenter in 2003, drew 708,000 viewers for his recent 11 p.m. ET broadcast"

ESPN Cleveland Reveals New Lineup Debuting September 2

"This is the engaging and unique local content that Cleveland sports fans deserve"

MLB Close To Finalizing Broadcast Rights for Near-Term With Apple Reportedly Out

"These talks reportedly involve NBC/Peacock, ESPN, Netflix and Apple—with Apple poised to exit the MLB broadcasting arena entirely"

ESPN Marketing Their ‘Next’ Leaning Too Far Into Their ‘Past’

"It’s a challenge any network, radio, or television station faces: how to reach the next generation without alienating the current one"

ESPN Re-Signs NFL Analyst Field Yates To Multi-Year Extension

"Yates will maintain his position as the face of ESPN’s Fantasy Football coverage across multiple platforms, including studio shows and podcasts. In addition, he will remain a cornerstone of ESPN’s NFL Draft programming"

ESPN Extends Contract With NFL Analyst Alex Smith

"His expertise as a quarterback, combined with his storytelling ability, enhances every broadcast he’s part of, whether it’s a pregame show or a feature segment"

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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."