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The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Maria Taylor Named Lead Studio Host for NBA on NBC

"To know that I’ll spend the next five years with my NBC family telling the stories of the Super Bowl, the Olympics, the NBA Playoffs, and the WNBA Finals is more than a dream come true"

ESPN Has Discussed Potential Rights Agreement With USGA: Report

"We’re going to look for somebody that can deliver at the levels or better than we’re delivering now"

Adam Silver: ‘I Spoke to Michael Jordan’ About New Role With NBC Sports

"I know there were other inquiries over the years. I think, for whatever reason, he was ready to do it now. He has incredibly fond memories of NBC. I don't think that's lost on anyone."

Why the NBA Must Address Their Adversary From Within

"NBA Media must also be better for the league it covers, because their words matter and make more impact when you choose your spots instead of burning the house down from within"

Disney, Comcast Reach Deal to Complete Acquisition of Hulu Stake

"We have had a productive partnership with NBCUniversal, and we wish them the best of luck."

NBC Super Bowl Advertising Inventory Almost Sold Out: Report

A media buyer suggested demand was at such a level that NBC may end up deciding to approach the league about allowing more commercial time for the event.

MLB Commissioner Sets Goal For Securing New Media Rights Agreement

“I’m hopeful that in the next few weeks, prior to the All-Star Game, we get something done.”

Scott Hanson Is Returning To NFL RedZone

"For those wondering. Yes, I will be there. We have a lot of touchdowns to watch together!"

NBC News Elevates Kelly O’Donnell to Chief Justice and National Affairs Correspondent: Report

"O’Donnell, who has served as NBC’s senior White House correspondent for the past four years, brings more than 30 years of political reporting experience to her new assignment."

YouTube Maintains Largest Share of TV Viewing for Third Straight Month

"YouTube held its position as the top media company in Nielsen’s April 2025 Media Distributor Gauge report, capturing 12.4% of audiences’ time spent watching television."

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Lynn Barstow: Alternative Radio Programming Legend

"The station does enjoy top of mind awareness from having that tentpole morning show. It gives us a connection to the audience that just being a music jukebox can't provide."