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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."

Ariel Helwani: UFC Dropping ESPN Could Harm Exposure of Sport

"I think the reason why the UFC is getting a billion dollars from Paramount is because of ESPN"

Skip Bayless: Stephen A. Smith Struggled Early With Twitter on ‘First Take’

"In the early days of Twitter—and I don’t know if he still does it—he would just, in the breaks, read his phone"

How ‘Yahoo Sports Daily’ Aims To Dominate Digital With Jason Fitz, Caroline Fenton

"The long-term goal is for people to realize they can get the same information anywhere else, but it’ll be packaged a little differently. It’s going to be fun and make my day feel a little better"

ESPN Announces Contract Extension for Lisa Salters, Promotes Laura Rutledge, Adds Katie George, Peter Schrager

"ESPN is retooling its broadcast teams, extending the contract of veteran reporter Lisa Salters, promoting Laura Rutledge into a weekly sideline role, and adding Katie George and Peter Schrager to the mix"

Scott Hanson Open to Idea of Hosting a College Football RedZone

"College is not quite as accessible to the frontal lobe of the American sports fan as it is in the NFL"

ESPN Unveils Opening Week, Christmas Day NBA Schedule

"Now entering its 24th straight season as an NBA broadcast partner, ESPN remains the exclusive home for the league’s biggest moments — including the NBA Finals on ABC"

Did the UFC Sacrifice Exposure for a Bigger Check From Paramount, CBS?

"You must wonder—was the focus the exposure or the amount on the check that was cut"

Why Steve Mason Credits Evolution For the Longevity of ‘Mason & Ireland’ on ESPN LA

"Our show is completely different today than it was 30, 10, or even 5 years ago. I strongly believe in that expression adapt or die"

Why An ESPN College Football RedZone Is Destined To Fail

"Now that ESPN owns the RedZone brand, ideas to expand into other sports are natural, but they ignore the realities of why RedZone works"

Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN Will Evolve Over Time, Not Replace Cable

"This is really meant to be a fresh new option for sports fans that are currently sitting on the sideline"

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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."