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Radio Talent Help: Responding Matters More Than You

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"Culture and community are not just built on stage at industry conventions. Instead, they are built in the everyday moments when nobody is watching."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Allan Lamberti, WPLR, New Haven

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"I think our listeners allow us to take chances now and then as long as it fits the attitude and the legacy and the brand of the station."

How iHeartMedia’s Radio Monetization Issue Has Become Bob Pittman’s Broken Record

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"If the CEO of the country’s largest radio broadcaster has spent more than a decade telling investors that the company knows exactly what is wrong, then the natural question becomes: What has been done to actually fix it?"

Why All The Smoke Is Proof Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson Have Found Their Second Act

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"Barnes and Jackson are bold and brash, but when I watch All the Smoke, I see two guys who truly respect the games. They can sit and reflect on great sports moments while also bringing a level of realism and grit to the conversation."

Stephen A. Smith Defends Himself Following the Standards of Journalism as a Reporter

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"I've always conducted myself in a way that upholds the standards of journalism. I don't go on the air and run off at the mouth."

How Joe Fortenbaugh Turned a Passion For Wagering Into an Expanding ESPN Career

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"From arriving in Las Vegas with nothing but ambition to stepping onto the grounds of Churchill Downs with a fresh perspective, Fortenbaugh's career has been built on preparation meeting opportunity."

Skip Bayless Calls ESPN, Stephen A. Smith Reunion His Career ‘Rebirth’

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"It was just a restart of the greatest thing that has ever happened to me in my lifetime, my on-air chemistry…with Stephen A. Smith."

Why Skip Bayless’ First Take Return Was More Tribute Than Sports Debate

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"The ratio between current discussion and recycled nostalgia felt completely out of balance. This approach seemed better suited for a podcast audience than a network television production."

ESPN Studio Programming April Viewership Up 21% Year Over Year

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"April's gains built directly on a strong Q1, where studio shows combined averaged 14% more viewers than the prior year."

Why Skip Bayless’ Return to ‘First Take’ Should Be an Audition for More

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"ESPN doesn’t need nostalgia—it needs impact. And impact is exactly what a recurring role for Bayless on First Take could deliver. The history is proven, the attention is guaranteed, and the interest is already built in."

Skip Bayless to Reunite With Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take’ This Friday on ESPN

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"No one has ever quite matched the chemistry that maybe God above gave us."

ESPN Executive Dave Roberts Retiring at the End of August

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"This has been both a real honor and a blessing to work for and with the most talented people in the industry."

ESPN Executive David Roberts Reportedly Retiring Soon

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"According to Andrew Marchand, senior vice president Mike Foss is expected to take on expanded responsibilities."

David Samson on Stephen A. Smith’s Comments to Mike Trout: “How Dare You”

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"I’m tired of Stephen A. Smith and the gas baggery."
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20 Brands in 20 Days: Allan Lamberti, WPLR, New Haven

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"I think our listeners allow us to take chances now and then as long as it fits the attitude and the legacy and the brand of the station."

How iHeartMedia’s Radio Monetization Issue Has Become Bob Pittman’s Broken Record

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"If the CEO of the country’s largest radio broadcaster has spent more than a decade telling investors that the company knows exactly what is wrong, then the natural question becomes: What has been done to actually fix it?"

Why All The Smoke Is Proof Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson Have Found Their Second Act

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"Barnes and Jackson are bold and brash, but when I watch All the Smoke, I see two guys who truly respect the games. They can sit and reflect on great sports moments while also bringing a level of realism and grit to the conversation."

Why Parker Hillis Feels the Time Was Right for To Rebrand SportsRadio 610 To 95.7 The Fan

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"I truly believe we have what it takes to be a number one station in men and adults... There’s a lot of buzz and we couldn’t be doing this at a better time."