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Josh Wolff Named Brand Manager for Audacy Pittsburgh’s Three-Station Cluster

"At one time many years ago he was an intern here!"

Rocky Allen, WPLJ-FM Afternoon Drive Star, Dies at 71

"His program blended music, comedy, interviews, and audience interaction."

Craig Carton: CBS Sports Adding Russell Wilson, Kyle Long Won’t Improve The NFL Today

"It's those cliche hours of sports programming in the history of television. It's a garbage show. It's never been good."

Charlie and Debbie Nance Take Over Mornings at Country 103.7 Charlotte

"A cohesive on-air identity during a major personnel shift matters for advertiser confidence."

Can Your Station Bulletproof Itself From Losing Play-By-Play Rights?

If you truly care about the product you're putting out over the air, things will probably be a-ok.

Dan Patrick Has Earned a 4 Year Farewell If That’s What He Wants

DP is undeniably on the Mount Rushmore of Sports Media. He's entitled to do whatever he wants, especially when it comes to how he steps away.

Small Market Sports Radio is Having a Big Moment

It's encouraging to see a reinvestment in local sports stations -- no matter how big or small.

ESPN Has Already Cut College GameDay Stars, Could Cutting an Hour Come Next?

I'm not ignorant enough to think that there was more to these cuts than simply dollars and cents, but I question how much foresight went into the decision to lay off two of the program's essential pieces to the first hour.

The ESPN Casualties Are Real People

I'm convinced that we lose sight of the fact that people on our TV screens are real people, who have the same emotions we do, and go through the same trials, tribulations, and successes that we experience.

Could a National Network Get By Without a Morning Show?

On the surface, that's a stupid question. Of course, they need a morning show. The station's foundation -- and in turn, the network -- is built on the morning show. Except that's not true.

Craig Carton Gets The Headlines, But Norm Hitzges Deserves The Big Celebration

Radio has been alive in Dallas for 102 years, and Norm Hitzges has been on the air for nearly half of them. He deserves more than a weeklong sendoff.

Is Stephen A. Smith The Best Teammate at ESPN?

You mean to tell me that Stephen A. Smith -- widely regarded as an egomaniac -- is out here teaching up-and-coming talent? Well, that doesn't necessarily fit the narrative now, does it?

ESPN Hiring Pat McAfee Has Nothing To Do With Layoffs

Listen, The Walt Disney Company decided it was going to cut 7,000 jobs a long time ago. The hiring of McAfee didn't turn that number to 7,001.

ESPN Doesn’t Have Problems You Were Told It Did, But Cable is About To

The demise of ESPN has been greatly exaggerated. The network is operating from a place of strength, while others make up scenarios for why it's going down the drain.

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Rocky Allen, WPLJ-FM Afternoon Drive Star, Dies at 71

"His program blended music, comedy, interviews, and audience interaction."

Craig Carton: CBS Sports Adding Russell Wilson, Kyle Long Won’t Improve The NFL Today

"It's those cliche hours of sports programming in the history of television. It's a garbage show. It's never been good."

Charlie and Debbie Nance Take Over Mornings at Country 103.7 Charlotte

"A cohesive on-air identity during a major personnel shift matters for advertiser confidence."

CBS News Denies Report Joe Rogan In Line for 60 Minutes Role

The report follows the exit of four of the seven correspondents from the most recent season.