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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

WFAN-Mike Francesa Reunion Raises Many Questions

There are times when sports radio news stories break and put me in a very awkward position. I believe strongly in transparency and honesty....

The Michael Kay Show Beats WFAN in the Winter Book

The race for afternoon ratings supremacy in New York City tightened in 2017 between Mike Francesa and The Michael Kay Show. But despite a...

WFAN and ESPN New York in Tight Race in Afternoons

The first ratings book during the post-Mike Francesa era is not complete, but after two months ESPN is knocking on WFAN’s door in an...

Observations of the BSM 2017 Top 20

Six days of BSM 2017 Top 20 lists are in the books and I'm thrilled to have it in my rear view mirror. The...

The Top 20 Major Market Afternoon Shows of 2017 Are…

The midway point of the week is where we celebrate the programs who entertain our audiences as they head home from work each afternoon....

Mike Francesa Reflects on Thirty Years in Sports Radio

Thirty years in any business is a long time. In radio, it's an eternity. For Mike Francesa, it's never been about surviving corporate changes,...

BSM Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 1 – Josh Innes – SportsTalk 790

Season 2 begins with an explanation of why the podcast went on hiatus for two months. Jason then introduces a new feature called The...

The Top 20 Major Market Afternoon Shows of 2016 Are….

We're halfway through the 2016 BSM Top 20 in Sports Radio, and today the afternoon shows gain our undivided attention. Before you scroll down...

Another 10 Talents You May Not Know, But Should!

One of the rewarding parts of being a sports radio strategist and consultant, is having the time to observe different brands, markets and individuals....

WFAN Wins August But ESPN NY Is Closing The Gap

The August book in New York produced some signs that should make the fall book in the big apple very interesting. For the first time...

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Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."