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Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Delivers Laughs, Tears and Gratitude in Chicago

“Radio changes lives when people show up, trust their teammates and serve the audience.”

Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin

“People will say, ‘I don't like that one song you're playing,’ but they don't leave because they want to know what's coming up next.”

Swimming In Digital Waters

In most buildings, talent are conditioned to think about the here and now. They're consumed with creating content, watching and reading about sports and...

Danny Parkins Is Leaving 610 Sports

Danny Parkins is on the move. But where he's going has yet to be announced. On Monday, the talented drive time host on 610 Sports...

Mad Dog Sports Radio Announces Lineup Changes

With Stephen A. Smith leaving for ESPN Radio, Mad Dog Sports Radio has been forced to have to make adjustments to its weekday lineup....

Kate Scott Announces She’s Leaving KNBR

For the past six years, Kate Scott has been a mainstay on KNBR 680's weekday programming in San Francisco. She's been an anchor and...

Sports Radio WNML Adds Erik Ainge To Middays

Sports Radio WNML has made a lineup change which should get the attention of Tennessee football fans. Earlier this week, the radio station launched The Erik...

The Barrett Sports Media Podcast Is Coming Soon

If you frequent this website, chances are you've noticed the podcast section has been quiet for the past few months. Starting in February 2017,...

ESPN Hartford Names Ben Darnell New Program Director

97.9 ESPN in Hartford has found their next program director. The station has hired Ben Darnell to run the radio station, filling the vacancy...

Making Sense of The Latest Houston Ratings

The Houston sports radio ratings were published this week in the Houston Chronicle, and I usually refrain from interjecting my opinion on other ratings...

Nick Cattles To Join 98.5 The Sports Hub

New England native Nick Cattles is returning home. The afternoon host on ESPN Radio 94.1 in Virginia Beach announced today that he's accepted an...

The Challenge of Covering Sports in 2016

This week it was Richard Sherman. Last week it was DeMarcus Cousins. Prior to that, Jeff Fisher, Colin Kaepernick, Donald Trump and others found...

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Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin

“People will say, ‘I don't like that one song you're playing,’ but they don't leave because they want to know what's coming up next.”

Miller Night Football Reveals the Chaos Behind Dennis Miller’s Monday Night Football Run

"Dennis Miller did not become a great football broadcaster. What he did do was briefly bring back the luster of Monday Night Football in all its brilliant glory."