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ESPN’s Removal Of The Bottomline May Have Exposed The More Hidden Distractions

"There was something comforting about turning on ESPN and seeing that ticker crawling across the bottom. It told you that you were plugged into the sports world. Today, the sports world isn't waiting at the bottom of our television anymore."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Tommy Mattern, 105.7 The Point, 92.3 WIL, St. Louis

For 26 years — almost half his life —...

How Mitch Albom Convinced Christopher Gabriel to Give Talk Radio a Try

"Without skipping a beat, he goes, 'I think you'd be pretty good as a talk show host.' And I thought, well, I did radio in college — I never thought about that."

Why College Football Kicking Off Without Lee Corso Just Doesn’t Feel The Same

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

Flight 957 Arrives on 95.7 The Game

95.7 The Game (KGMZ-FM), The Bay Area’s New Sound for Sports, today announced a new morning show, Flight 957 with Chad Doing, Joe Fortenbaugh...

Scott Masteller Exits ESPN Radio

Longtime ESPN Radio programming executive Scott Masteller has exited the network, where he’s had a nearly 14 year run. Most recently ESPN Radio’s Senior Director Radio...

The 3 Amigos Join 95.7 The Game

95.7 The GAME (KGMZ-FM), the Bay Area’s New Sound for Sports, announced today a new program “The Three Amigos” for 95.7 The GAME’s Saturday...

Producing a Top Rated Radio Show

What goes into producing a top rated afternoon show? How has the position changed over the years? Check out this great video which was produced...

Does a Programming Clock Matter?

I'm often asked by fellow colleagues in the broadcasting industry for my thoughts on what makes an effective programming clock. I usually offer my...

Broadcasting LIVE From Big Events

As the sports radio business grows and revenues for the format increase, the same can't be said for the commitment of radio stations to...

Why Strong Branding and Imaging Is Needed In Sports Talk Radio

In today's radio word there are brands with a heavy focus on branding and imaging and others which put a lesser importance on it....

The Blurred Lines of Play By Play Partnerships

In the broadcasting business, a "flagship station" is the broadcast outlet which originates a television or radio network, or a particular radio or television program....

Darren McKee – 104.3 The Fan

The first time I became aware of Darren "D-Mac" McKee was in the late 2000's. He was working for AM 950 The Fan in...

Being An Entertainer Has Its Benefits

Broadcasters are trained to be fair and balanced and provide a neutral point of view to the audience. Whether it's studying the industry in...

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20 Brands in 20 Days: Tommy Mattern, 105.7 The Point, 92.3 WIL, St. Louis

For 26 years — almost half his life —...

How Mitch Albom Convinced Christopher Gabriel to Give Talk Radio a Try

"Without skipping a beat, he goes, 'I think you'd be pretty good as a talk show host.' And I thought, well, I did radio in college — I never thought about that."

Why College Football Kicking Off Without Lee Corso Just Doesn’t Feel The Same

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

Ken West WERS-FM: Community Over Commercial Radio Model

"It's important because fun is contagious. Fun can trickle down to staff and trickle out of the speakers to the listener."