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Breaking Radio’s Code of Silence, One Story at a Time

"If you want us to look away when you're committing business malpractice, you've come to the wrong place."

What’s Next for Mike Mulligan After Departing Chicago’s 104.3 The Score

"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."

Bari Weiss’ 60 Minutes Vision is Coming Into Focus and It Isn’t Bad

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.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Scott Morello, HOT 96.9 & WROR Boston

"The content around the music is just as important. Talk breaks, contests, sweepers, and songs combine to create the brand."

Bally Sports RSNs Were Destined to Fail

Once streaming became more prevalent, it was only natural that the regional sports network model was going to collapse.

The Super Bowl Will Never Be a Pay-Per-View Event

The league is somewhat competent and understands that it is about scale rather than profit.

FOX’s Faith in Kevin Burkhardt Paid Off

FOX could have played it safe and hired the legendary Al Michaels. Instead, it took the leap of faith with Burkhardt, and it paid off.

Radio Row Is One of The Worst Weeks For Our Listeners

Radio Row is a great opportunity for hosts, PDs, and executives. But it isn't an inherently great opportunity for your listeners.

What Happened to Tony Romo?

I wonder if fans grew tired of the event being spoiled before it happened as reason for the turn against Romo.

Shannon Sharpe Could Learn A Lesson From Tony Dungy

I can disagree with him, but Dungy – who has often been the human embodiment of grace, humility, and class – displayed grace, humility, and class at a time when it would have been easy to show anger, bitterness, and hatred.

Has Al Michaels Lost His Fastball?

If the only thing Michaels can display while calling games is disdain or disinterest, maybe it's time to step aside.

NBC Nailed Its New Big Ten Booth

I believe the newly created booth is nearly a best case scenario as NBC expands its college football coverage.

Could Richard Sherman Be the Charles Barkley of the NFL?

Fans want to be told the truth, or what they view as the truth. They want to be told something without it being softened or sugarcoated. Opinions don't need to be palatable, they need to be truthful.

The Dan Dakich Dilemma

What you see with Dan Dakich is what you get: He is brash, opinionated, unconcerned with your opinion of him, and the harshest critic could call him a flat-out asshole.

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What’s Next for Mike Mulligan After Departing Chicago’s 104.3 The Score

"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."

Bari Weiss’ 60 Minutes Vision is Coming Into Focus and It Isn’t Bad

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.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Scott Morello, HOT 96.9 & WROR Boston

"The content around the music is just as important. Talk breaks, contests, sweepers, and songs combine to create the brand."

Bill Colarulo is Embracing a Bigger Role as 97.5 The Fanatic Evolves

"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."