“This strategic realignment strengthens Radio One Dallas’ ability to serve the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with exceptional entertainment, engaging personalities, and compelling content that connects with our audiences.”
"With the merger, Skydance now will have access touchpoints in nearly every major pro and college sports entity in the U.S., with the notable exception of the NBA."
It used to be angry “listeners” who might try to get hosts in the format suspended or fired. Factor in social media, and it’s a whole new world for people to try and use cancel culture against those they disagree with.
"I don’t need to script out a lot of catchphrases or clichés. My job is to bring the best out of our analysts and have fun with them in the ongoing conversation.”
"I hate to say this because I love AM, I cannot see it surviving in the long run. It will always be there, but I don’t see it as an essential platform."
ESPN tried to launch their own mobile company, for Pete’s sake. It obviously wasn’t going to let the billion dollar sports betting industry just pass it by.
"They know the value of their words. They know that you sticking around for another minute is not guaranteed. They do not have the aide of pictures, so it is on them to be compelling every second."
"With the merger, Skydance now will have access touchpoints in nearly every major pro and college sports entity in the U.S., with the notable exception of the NBA."
"It didn't mix well with the other hosts. It didn't mix well with the audience. It didn't set the tone that [Dave] Portnoy wants to set with his shows. Bringing that tone to the pregame show is not at all interesting for those watching."