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Inside ESPN’s Bad Week: Leaks, Layoffs, and a PR Strategy Gone Wrong

"ESPN is exceptional in so many areas that when the company makes a rash of mistakes handling personnel matters it's surprising."

Why Facebook’s New Video Feed Matters for News Media Creators

If your newsroom or your channel walked away from that platform, now's a good time to reconsider.

Can AM/FM Radio Survive the Smartphone-Integrated Car Era?

This study should be yet another wake-up call for our industry.

What Managers Should Learn From ESPN’s Latest Round Of Layoffs

"There is a responsibility that comes with making these decisions, not just in who is let go, but in how the news is communicated. When that control slips and information leaks before leadership delivers the message directly, it doesn't just create headlines—it erodes trust.

Ad Copy Is Annoying But It Matters

"Make your call, allow your analyst to break the play down, then, because the pace of the game allows, you can get in that ad. It’s only obtrusive if you allow it to be."

Rewarding Fans Shouldn’t Sound Like a Chore

"If your PD or Marketing Director is giving your show a prize to reward your fans, is it not fair to expect you to execute it with a passion and enthusiasm?"

BSM is Having a Black Friday Sale

"BSM is having a special Black Friday Sale for BSM Summit tickets!"

Broadcaster Review: The SEC on CBS

"Sometimes broadcasters fall victim to over enthusiasm when it comes to calling huge games. These guys seemed relaxed and ready for what was to come that afternoon."

BSM Podcast – Season 4 – Episode 10 – Dave Tepper – Altitude Sports Radio 92.5

"Having programmed in Houston, Omaha, and Denver, Dave Tepper shares his views on the business, and what each of his career steps have taught him."

BSM Podcast – Season 4 – Episode 9 – Nick Wilson – WFNZ

"Nick Wilson learned the radio business from his dad, and is now blazing his own trail in Charlotte."

BSM Podcast – Season 4 – Episode 8 – Michelle Smallmon – 101 ESPN

St. Louis sports radio personality Michelle Smallmon never planned to work in the sports radio business, but a few different experiences in college convinced...

BSM Podcast – Season 4 – Episode 7 – Nick Cattles – ESPN Radio 94.1

Nick Cattles' professional journey has taken him from Providence to Boston to Virginia Beach, back to Boston, and back again to Virginia Beach. During...

Tri-State Area College Students to Earn an Opportunity to Attend the 2020 BSM Summit

"2 Tri-state area college students will have an opportunity to attend the 2020 BSM Summit."

Broadcaster Review: Big Noon (Nude?) Saturday

"Some claim to hear Johnson calling it, "Big Nude Saturday' instead. I thought, there is no way this could actually be the case."

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Why Facebook’s New Video Feed Matters for News Media Creators

If your newsroom or your channel walked away from that platform, now's a good time to reconsider.

Can AM/FM Radio Survive the Smartphone-Integrated Car Era?

This study should be yet another wake-up call for our industry.

What Managers Should Learn From ESPN’s Latest Round Of Layoffs

"There is a responsibility that comes with making these decisions, not just in who is let go, but in how the news is communicated. When that control slips and information leaks before leadership delivers the message directly, it doesn't just create headlines—it erodes trust.

How Talent Feel About Audacy’s Expansion Into Sports Radio’s Future

"It's a positive to merge with SiriusXM. It is interesting that all these competitors in the arena are now joining forces. That never would happened ten years ago."