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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."

Richard Deitsch: NCAA Championship Ratings ‘Should Not be a Surprise’

"What makes the opening rounds great is when Cinderella advances. But at a certain point in the tournament, when it comes to historical television viewership, you want teams that are proven TV draws."

CBS Sees Record Low Ratings With National Championship Game

The previous low came when Villanova defeated Michigan in 2018. An average of 16 million viewers watched that broadcast on TBS, TNT, and truTV.

NCAA President: ‘Going to Work Really Hard’ on TV Deal For Women’s Tournament

"The program, I think, is at exactly the right time peaking here because the contract is up."

ACC Network Plots Coverage For Both Men’s & Women’s Final Four

"ESPN announced Thursday that its signature ACC Network shows Nothing But Net and ACC PM will be on location telling the story of the Miami men and the Virginia Tech women."

Elite 8 Sees Ratings Drop

"Much of the pandemonium, given the number of upsets in this year's tournament, unsurprisingly impacted viewership as things advanced."

Sweet 16 Ratings Up For TBS, Down For CBS

The news of the mixed bag television ratings comes on the heels of record high viewership for the round of 64.

Ian Eagle Details Conversations About How To Cover Alabama Basketball, Brandon Miller

"This is something that affects the program because of a tragedy, and I think word usage, vocabulary, nomenclature and tone is really important."

The Art Of In-Game Interviews

"Most of the coaches understand that this is part of the ‘big money’ event and know that they will be interviewed. It’s one thing to agree to this condition before the game gets going, but it’s another during the game."

NC Governor Roy Cooper Fills Out Tournament Bracket For 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh

"Cooper isn’t doing this as some sort of stunt He legit watches the local teams and he listens to the shows and podcasts."

NCAA Selection Shows See Ratings Gains

It was the second consecutive year ESPN showcased the selection show on Sunday evening, after previously hosting the event on Monday nights.

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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."