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The Industry According To: Raffaella Braun, Triple Tigers

"Radio is still the best way to reach the largest audience consistently"

Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

The Challenge of Covering Sports in 2016

This week it was Richard Sherman. Last week it was DeMarcus Cousins. Prior to that, Jeff Fisher, Colin Kaepernick, Donald Trump and others found...

ESPN Signs Bomani Jones To New Contract

Christmas has come early for Bomani Jones. The talented ESPN Radio afternoon radio host, and television commentator who delivers strong opinions that resonate with...

The Checklist For Hiring a New On-Air Personality

Many things stay the same in sports media. Especially when it involves a brand's weekday lineup. If you look around the sports radio format today,...

Rich Keefe To Join Dale & Holley on WEEI

Strengthening your brand while weakening your competitor is a familiar strategy in sports talk radio. And WEEI is hoping it's one that works in...

WEEI Names New Programming Leadership Team

In recent months, Market Manager Phil Zachary and the Entercom Boston team have been on a mission to identify the right leadership to help...

Terry Boers To Retire At 670 The Score

Longtime 670 The Score host Terry Boers announced this evening that he'll retire after twenty five years on the air in Chicago. Boers says...

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....

ESPN New York 98.7FM Adds Chris Canty To Middays

ESPN New York 98.7FM is beefing up its weekday lineup with the addition of former New York Giant Chris Canty. The former defensive end will...

A Huge November For Chicago Sports Radio Stations

If only the Chicago Cubs could win the world series every month! That would make the personnel at both sports radio stations in Chicago...

It’s a Bad System…But It’s The One We’ve Got!

The system is rigged. Dead people are voting. Mailed in entries are being tossed aside. Special interests and the media are doctoring materials and...

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Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Why The Conclave Wanted a Final Farewell After 45 Years

"Just come to Minneapolis. Remember the good times and bring in some new ones. That's all I'm asking. Bring along your ideas."