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YouTube To Stream Sports, News, Documentary Emmy Awards This Month

"Partnering with YouTube at this level for the first time allows us to put these ceremonies directly into the environment where so much of today's journalism and storytelling already lives."

Rhode Island Radio Legend Giovanni Calls It a Career — For Real This Time

"I need to hang up the headphones and let the next generation take over for real."

Jeff Bezos: ‘You Have to Work Hard to Make a Living in the News Business’

"The news business, if you go back to the 90s, the local monopoly newspaper was the greatest business in the world."

Rickey Smiley Reacts With Gratitude After Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Radio is not a job, it's a lifestyle. "

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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Rhode Island Radio Legend Giovanni Calls It a Career — For Real This Time

"I need to hang up the headphones and let the next generation take over for real."

Jeff Bezos: ‘You Have to Work Hard to Make a Living in the News Business’

"The news business, if you go back to the 90s, the local monopoly newspaper was the greatest business in the world."

Rickey Smiley Reacts With Gratitude After Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Radio is not a job, it's a lifestyle. "

Vox Media Split Into 2 Companies After James Murdoch Purchase

"Each company will be better positioned to grow within a focused portfolio of complementary businesses."