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How George Kamel Uses TikTok and YouTube to Spread Dave Ramsey’s Personal Finance Message

"People are tired of being monologued to. They can get information a thousand ways. What they can't get is an interpretation of that information or an experiential version of that information with real people."

How Radio Lost the Hustle to Local Campaigns

"Don’t expect people who don’t already know your radio station to simply stumble across it.

Why Laz Diaz’s Retirement Provides a Powerful Lesson for Sports Radio Veterans

"The people who helped build sports radio have every right to be proud of what they accomplished. But they also have an opportunity — and a responsibility — to explain to the next generation why it was worth doing in the first place."

Jenny Matthews, Jagger Take KC’s 106.5 The Wolf To New York 

“I’m not gonna lie, I was terrified because I truly was a person who always said I don’t like country! But I quickly realized I actually love country music. I just didn’t realize it.”

Peter King: ‘ESPN is Virtuous Until It Sees Money in Being Un-Virtuous’

“In 10 years, Gamblers Anonymous will have more people to counsel than Alcoholics Anonymous.”

Stugotz: ESPN Doesn’t Care if Penn Partnership ‘Works Out’

“I have great respect, I really do, for what Barstool has done in a short period of time. It's not ESPN. This is ESPN. The games are on ESPN.”

ESPN Considering Banning Employees From Wagering with ESPN Bet

After Tuesday's landmark announcement that ESPN has partnered with PENN Entertainment to launch sportsbooks in the states the company currently holds licenses, many questioned...

Dave Portnoy Bought Back Barstool Sports For $1

PENN Entertainment lists losses of between $800-$850 million on the deal.

Bob Iger: ‘ESPN Launching Direct-to-Consumer Product Not a Matter of If, But When’

"It’s interesting to note that ratings continue to increase on ESPN’s main linear channel even as cord cutting has accelerated."

ESPN, Penn Entertainment Deal Has Performance Incentives Worth Estimated $159M

The casino operator is paying $1.5 billion over the 10-year term with the right to extend the contract for another decade upon mutual agreement.

The Smart Money Was On ESPN Going All-In on Sports Betting

ESPN tried to launch their own mobile company, for Pete’s sake. It obviously wasn’t going to let the billion dollar sports betting industry just pass it by.

ESPN, PENN Entertainment to Launch Sportsbook This Fall

"The strategy here is simple: to give fans what they’ve been requesting and expecting from ESPN."

Dave Portnoy Re-Purchases Barstool Sports From PENN Entertainment

"We got denied licenses because of me, you name, it, so the regulated industry is probably not the best place for Barstool Sports and the type of content we make."

Dave Portnoy: I Trust Penn Entertainment as Much as Ever

"Dave Portnoy is still an employee of Penn Entertainment. However, he has said publicly that he is unsure if the arrangement will continue after his contract expires in 2025."

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How Radio Lost the Hustle to Local Campaigns

"Don’t expect people who don’t already know your radio station to simply stumble across it.

Why Laz Diaz’s Retirement Provides a Powerful Lesson for Sports Radio Veterans

"The people who helped build sports radio have every right to be proud of what they accomplished. But they also have an opportunity — and a responsibility — to explain to the next generation why it was worth doing in the first place."

Jenny Matthews, Jagger Take KC’s 106.5 The Wolf To New York 

“I’m not gonna lie, I was terrified because I truly was a person who always said I don’t like country! But I quickly realized I actually love country music. I just didn’t realize it.”

Should Nielsen Create a Low-Cost Ratings Service for Small Radio Markets?

I'm not privy to anything Nielsen may be planning, but is it time for the company to consider a low-cost option for small markets?