"When a broadcaster can create the kind of reaction that Mulligan’s departure generated, and when a brand can withstand decades of change and still command that kind of attention, there is still plenty of life left in both."
The great philosopher, Seneca, put it well centuries ago: "We suffer more in our imagination than in reality." Few situations in recent media memory fit that quote as neatly as this one.
Taking a chance is almost always a good thing, even when it doesn't feel that way in the moment. So many people treat failure like the worst possible outcome.
The shift to digital isn't some looming threat anymore — it already happened, and a lot of the format missed the boat. Now stations need to swim to catch up.
It's familiar talent, engaging conversation, and low overhead. That combination is essentially a gift to a cable programmer trying to stretch a budget.
"When a broadcaster can create the kind of reaction that Mulligan’s departure generated, and when a brand can withstand decades of change and still command that kind of attention, there is still plenty of life left in both."
The great philosopher, Seneca, put it well centuries ago: "We suffer more in our imagination than in reality." Few situations in recent media memory fit that quote as neatly as this one.
"I’m not satisfied with just competing. I want to win. I want our station to not just be relevant, but be one of the best sports stations in the country. We have an opportunity to do that."