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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

The Industry According To….Pat Paxton, Saga Communications

"There is some amazing radio being done in smaller markets. Incredibly talented people who could be working in major markets but choose not to. I think they are underappreciated and underestimated in our industry."

Saga Communications SVP of Content Pat Paxton: Government Funding of Public Media is ‘Crazy and Wrong’

"My colleagues and competitors don't get federal funding. We have to compete in the free market like any other business."

Is Outrage the Only Strategy Left in Sports Media?

"Clicks, views, and chatter might generate noise, produce a momentary ratings spike, and help you trend on Twitter, but that doesn't define success anymore."

What Country Radio Can Learn From WrestleMania

Last month, WrestleMania and WWE fans invaded Las Vegas. It was impossible to miss that the WWE was in town.

The Rise and Fall of David Field

"I know many have piled on David over the past week. Some of it is justified, and some of it isn't."

Morgan Prue Named 95.7 WZID Manchester, NH Program Director

Prue was most recently at Binnie Media, where she handled Regional Promotions and programmed Active Rock 99.1 The Bone in Concord-Manchester, NH.

Meet The Leaders: Pat Paxton, Saga Communications

“There are very few that can out-local us. That's our unique calling card and that's what will continue to be our specialty.”

Saga Communications Tabs Pat Paxton As Senior Vice President of Content

Paxton spent 22 years working for Audacy. He has also worked for Cardinal Communications, Adventure Communications, and Nationwide Communications.

790 The Ticket’s Len Weiner Adds WQAM PD Duties

Normally a company recognizes an employee's birthday by providing cake in the office, an internal acknowledgement via email or by posting the announcement somewhere...

Entercom Is Building a Sports Talk Radio Empire

One of my favorite moments of each year's NFL and NBA Draft's are when the commissioner hits the stage and announces the following words...

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ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.