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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.

NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA Tour and NASCAR Agree to Content Partnerships with Reddit

Social media network Reddit has signed content partnerships with several sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA Tour and NASCAR which will allow...

MLB Putting Microphones on Players Brings Very Little Value to Broadcasts

Right now, baseball’s primary fan issue is its paltry offensive output, not how many words its players speak during live broadcasts.

FOX Sports Films Documentary, ‘Welcome to the J-Rod Show’ to Debut July 16 on FS1

“Julio Rodríguez’s journey to the Major Leagues resembles that of a fairytale and FOX Sports is thrilled to partner with Religion of Sports to spotlight the compelling story behind his meteoric rise to become one of the hottest young stars in the league."

Report: Dusty Baker to Once Again Join TBS for MLB Coverage

Baker worked with TBS in a similar capacity in 2015 and was also an analyst for ESPN in 2006 and 2007.

Report: MLB Commissioner, Some Owners Discussing Potential of Nationalizing TV Rights

"As the local media situation evolves, we will continue to evaluate the best model for us moving forward."

Report: Roku Poised to Become New Home of ‘MLB Sunday Leadoff’

Last season, the package of games started on Peacock in late April and ran until early September.

MLB Opening Weekend Up Double Digits on FOX and ESPN; MLB.TV Has Most-Watched Game Ever

The March 28 game between the New York Yankees and Houston Astros was MLB.TV's most-watched game ever.

Colorado Rockies TV Situation a Glimpse of What is to Come for MLB Fans

"With those regional networks in free-fall, the league may have to move quickly and hope to find its footing along the way."

Report: Michael Kay to Continue Doing Major League Baseball Games on ESPN

Kay will be on the call for ESPN's MLB World Tour: London Series broadcast when the Mets and Phillies play in June. He will also call a Wild Card playoff series although it is not known yet who his partner will be.

Jessica Mendoza Re-Signs with ESPN

Jessica Mendoza joined ESPN in 2007 and in 2015, became the first woman to serve as an analyst for MLB, Little League World Series, and softball games.

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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."