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How Armstrong & Getty Built a Show by Refusing to Sound Like Anyone Else

"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

BSM Podcast Episode 12: Michael McCarthy & Bryan Curtis

One week after terminating an estimated 100 on-air employees, ESPN has been the topic of conversation in every sports media circle. Jason recaps the...

If ESPN Fails It Hurts The Entire Sports Media Industry

It's been called a bloodbath. The demise of a once great brand. The end of ESPN, and a few other expletives that I'd rather...

How Sports Fans View The Current State of ESPN

Much has been said and written about ESPN's struggles over the past few years. From cord cutting to layoffs to declining ratings and revenues,...

Sports on Television Faces Its Biggest Test

Sports programming used to be a license to print money. Even as the rest of the television business was showing signs of strain, sports seemed...

ESPN Says Apple Is Frustrated By Streaming Negotiations

Apple has long been rumored to be putting together its own internet TV service, but despite expectations that it would reveal its plans at last...

Mike and Mike To Enter The NAB Hall of Fame

ESPN President John Skipper appeared this morning on "Mike and Mike" and announced that the National Association of Broadcasters has selected "Mike and Mike" to...

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."