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NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero Reportedly Departs As Part Of ESPN Layoffs

"Pelissero joined NFL Network in July 2017. Before that, he covered the NFL for USA Today starting in 2013, part of a team that won an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award."

Bill Handel: We’ve Lost 65% of Our AM Radio Audience on KFI in Past Decade

"And if you look at revenue, revenue has just collapsed."

NHL Creating Local Broadcast Production Setup With At Least Four Clubs Beginning Next Season

"Our main goal right now is to maintain as much flexibility as we can so that as the market matures and we start to understand what the future really holds, then we can react very quickly."

Emmanuel Acho: ESPN Executives “Cowards” for Handling of Ryan Clark Firing

"If you work long enough, you will get fired regardless of your profession. But to fire a man that helped bring a show its very first Emmy award in the midst of that show is cowardly."

What Jim Avila Taught Me About the Television News Industry, And Life in General

If I had a question, he answered it. If I needed insight on a network, an executive, or a talent, he had it. Jim could walk me through topics in a way that made the complicated seem obvious.

News Media Shares Memories of Jim Avila, Condolonces After Death

On social media, many former colleagues of Avila took to social media to share memories of the venerable newsman, and added condolences for his family and friends.

Former ABC News Correspondent Jim Avila Dies

He earned two National Emmy Awards and won five Edward R. Murrow Awards during his career.

Why Saving Local TV News Should Be at the Top of the Media Priority List

The TV news director who figures out how to break through to the younger audience will be a hero to the industry and to our communities.

How Pete Rose and Pope Leo XIV Came to Dominate the News Cycle

Two big -- and very different -- stories struck me this week: Pope Leo XIV and Pete Rose. Could these two men be any...

What a Steady News Media Diet of TV Shows and Podcasts Looks Like

Even before my eyes are fully open, I routinely start my day with The New York Times audio app. 

ABC News Interview With Donald Trump Shows Why News Outlets Should Quit Him Cold Turkey

Respectable news organizations should not bend their standards for access. It’s a decision that damages their reputations as independent, first amendment protected members of the free press.  

What’s Happening at 60 Minutes is a Stain on CBS News

CBS should be protecting its most valuable asset, not jeopardizing it by forcing out its top producer and worrying its correspondents.

Why a Strong White House Press Corps Should Be the Desire of Every Media Entity and Every American

What the nation needs now are experienced, courageous journalists challenging this president and unafraid of being labeled "enemy of the people."

Why the Rest of the News Media Should Follow the Associated Press and Stand Up to President Trump

Assigning seats by who you think will not ask tough questions defeats the purpose.

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Bill Handel: We’ve Lost 65% of Our AM Radio Audience on KFI in Past Decade

"And if you look at revenue, revenue has just collapsed."

NHL Creating Local Broadcast Production Setup With At Least Four Clubs Beginning Next Season

"Our main goal right now is to maintain as much flexibility as we can so that as the market matures and we start to understand what the future really holds, then we can react very quickly."

Emmanuel Acho: ESPN Executives “Cowards” for Handling of Ryan Clark Firing

"If you work long enough, you will get fired regardless of your profession. But to fire a man that helped bring a show its very first Emmy award in the midst of that show is cowardly."

Anna & Raven Now in 90 Radio Markets

"Our affiliates are our family, and we are committed to delivering our humor and authenticity to each market."