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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

Replacing Iconic Shows Is a Very Tall Order

"Replacing Francesa is a tall order. He's arguably the most successful sports radio host to ever work in New York City."

Eric Johnson To Lead 97.5 The Fanatic

After spending the past 19 years at New Jersey 101.5 FM, Eric Johnson is ready for a new challenge. The veteran programmer is getting...

The D Word

This week’s topic is digital. Or as some media sales reps call it “the D word.” I recently ran into someone I knew in media...

Twitter’s Changes Offer a Sports Radio Education

We've all heard the saying "less is more". Apparently though, Twitter doesn't agree with that phrase. The company has decided to adjust its position...

Q & A with Matt Hochman of WEEI

When you look for a sports media seller to profile, you might as well start with one of the most experienced. Matt Hochman started...

Bomani Jones’ ESPN Radio Show To End

Clay Travis says Bomani Jones' radio show was canceled by ESPN because it was hemorrhaging affiliates. Others say Jones asked for the show to...

Matt Nahigian Named New PD of 95.7 The Game

For the past decade, Matt Nahigian ran the programming department for 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia. During that time, the radio station moved from...

Storytelling and Formatics Are a Winning Combination

Each week my ears are glued to radio stations all across the country. Being a former programmer turned consultant, I'm constantly looking for ways...

Baseball and Radio Managers Must Excel At These 5 Steps

While the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros engage in a battle for major league baseball supremacy, the news off of the diamond during...

The Athletic Might Be Brash But That’s OK

How many times in the sports media business have we taken the best :10 seconds of a commentary and featured it while looking past...

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Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."