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Katie Zacharia, Aubrey Huff and the Art of Failing Fast

"A bad decision isn’t the end of the line if you make more good decisions than bad."

College Football Playoff Expansion Leaves Broadcast Opportunities on the Sidelines

"Expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams will give more programs a chance to compete for a national championship. But the sport is missing a golden opportunity to expand something else just as important: the voices bringing those games to life."

Chuck Damico: Country Radio Has an Energy That Rock Lost

"A lot of other businesses ... could probably learn a lot from how the country radio and country music community operates and supports each other."

Could Canada’s Radio Diary Replacement Be the Future of US Radio Ratings?

PPM didn’t make sense financially in smaller Canadian markets, which remained reliant on a diary-based system. Numeris and its stakeholders recognized that the industry required a system that more accurately reflects how Canadians engage with radio today, while reducing volatility and improving consistency across markets.

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on MLB “Taking” Marquee Games From Local Networks: “It’s Not Right”

"You leave all the garbage to YES Network and SNY, and then you take the marquee games Friday night on Apple TV?"

Michael Kay Opens Up on ESPN New York Changes, MLB’s Fragmented Future and Yankees Opening Day on Netflix

"They [Good Karma Brands] made it so easy for me. They’ve been so great and supportive. Once I started doing it, I love it. It changed my life."

NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Broadcast Must Have “Some Level of Consolidation” To Compete for Sports Rights

"Our member companies need scale if we’re going to compete for that type of dollar to maintain this must-have programming."

ESPN Chicago To Stream ‘Waddle & Silvy’ on YouTube, Twitch During Weekday Chicago White Sox Afternoon Games

"We love having the White Sox on our station. We've had them on our station for a long time. In addition to having White Sox games, you will also get Waddle & Silvy even when the White Sox are playing during our timeslot."

MLB Network Announces Robust Lineup Including Added Programming for 2026 Season

"The league-owned channel enters its 18th year with a deeper programming lineup and an increased emphasis on live coverage and daily studio content."

Matt Vasgersian Understands Fan Frustration Over Netflix MLB Opening Night Broadcast

"What I can say is we’re going to try to do the best job we can in covering this game."

MLB’s Regional Sports Network Failures Offers Radio a Massive Opportunity

"As Opening Night approaches and uncertainty among many local fans remains about how and where to watch, radio shouldn’t hesitate—it should lean in loudly, proudly, and consistently."

Netflix Adds Jameis Winston As Special Guest On MLB Opening Night Debut

"Winston is no stranger to media appearances. He appeared on FOX Sports coverage of the NFL last year. Also Winston was part of its digital team during Super Bowl week in February of 2025."

Mike Salk: MLB Has a Massive Opportunity Because of World Baseball Classic Viewership

"Baseball is exceedingly popular. People love the game of baseball. You just got to figure out the best way to give it to them."

Don La Greca on Howie Rose Retirement: “We’re Losing Giants in This Industry”

"In the last calendar year, John Sterling retired, Sam Rosen retired, Howie Rose is retiring."

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College Football Playoff Expansion Leaves Broadcast Opportunities on the Sidelines

"Expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams will give more programs a chance to compete for a national championship. But the sport is missing a golden opportunity to expand something else just as important: the voices bringing those games to life."

Chuck Damico: Country Radio Has an Energy That Rock Lost

"A lot of other businesses ... could probably learn a lot from how the country radio and country music community operates and supports each other."

Could Canada’s Radio Diary Replacement Be the Future of US Radio Ratings?

PPM didn’t make sense financially in smaller Canadian markets, which remained reliant on a diary-based system. Numeris and its stakeholders recognized that the industry required a system that more accurately reflects how Canadians engage with radio today, while reducing volatility and improving consistency across markets.

Inventory Isn’t Innovation: Radio’s Revenue Problem

"Digital doesn’t simply mean stopsets, logos on graphics or disjointed naming rights on anything reaching a stream or screen."