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David Samson Underestimated What Radio Means to Baseball

"We don’t need baseball on radio anymore."

Why Fox News’ Ratings Slump Isn’t the Warning Sign Everyone Thinks

People are tired, man. And oftentimes, the most likely answer is the correct one.

FOX Sports Turned World Series Pregame Coverage Into a Championship Performance

"In a broadcast where every detail mattered, FOX’s production staff delivered a performance worthy of the game's biggest stage."

Major League Baseball Has a Problem, and the NFL Is Only Part of It

"Baseball can control whether there are baseball games to watch in 2027. If owners and players can't figure that out, they won't have to worry about the NFL stealing their audience."

Brad Lane Heads Back To Minnesota To Take The Reigns at 830 WCCO

"Lane spent the past two years in Milwaukee programming ESPN Milwaukee and WTMJ, and returns to Minnesota to run 830 WCCO."

Programmer Perspectives: News and Sports Talk Radio Aren’t Much Different

"A sports radio station needs be fun to hang around with. A news talk station has to be trustworthy."

BSM Podcast – Season 3 – Episode 2 – Mitch Moss – VSiN

On the second episode of Season 3 of the BSM Podcast, VSiN morning host Mitch Moss sits down with Jason Barrett inside the South...

The Top 20 Mid Market Program Director’s of 2017 Are…

Much of the focus of the BSM Top 20 in sports radio revolves around the on-air talent. For good reason, they're the people who...

BSM Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 3 – Bob Fescoe – 610 Sports

On the third episode of Season 2, Jason starts with The 5 in 5. This week's topics include Jim Rome's Smackoff, Jay Bilas' issue with...

When Teams Gain Influence Over Content

One word that few people respond favorably to is censorship. By definition, the word implies a practice in limiting or removing key information and...

Brad Fanning Named Afternoon Co-Host at 610 Sports

After losing Danny Parkins to Chicago's 670 The Score in January, program director John Hanson was determined to find the right fit for 610...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Program Directors of 2016 Are…

This week the on-air talent have enjoyed their fifteen minutes of fame, but now it's time to give some attention to the brand leaders...

America’s Top 20 Local Sports Program Directors of 2015 Are…

The past four days we've focused on the talent, and for good reason, they are after all the reason listeners tune in each day....

Welcome To The 2015 Sports Radio Draft

If you're like myself and most other sports fans on the planet, you spent last night immersed in NFL Draft coverage. Whether you were glued...

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Why Fox News’ Ratings Slump Isn’t the Warning Sign Everyone Thinks

People are tired, man. And oftentimes, the most likely answer is the correct one.

FOX Sports Turned World Series Pregame Coverage Into a Championship Performance

"In a broadcast where every detail mattered, FOX’s production staff delivered a performance worthy of the game's biggest stage."

Major League Baseball Has a Problem, and the NFL Is Only Part of It

"Baseball can control whether there are baseball games to watch in 2027. If owners and players can't figure that out, they won't have to worry about the NFL stealing their audience."

Eutopia Credits Hard Work and New York Pride for SiriusXM Success

“Once you can rock the mic in a state where you can hardly pronounce any of the towns, but you still connect with the people, you feel like you can make it anywhere, especially where you’re from."