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Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”

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."

Seller to Seller: Bernie Laur, Hubbard Broadcasting Minneapolis

"And by the way, if you're not talking to them about digital, somebody is, it's your competitor."

How SKOR North in Minneapolis Seized The Moment on the Night of the NFL Draft

"Not only was SKOR North on point on the air, they were visually displayed across the city, and more importantly, they were ready to monetize the opportunity.'

Phil Mackey and SKOR North Have Made an Impact in Minnesota

“Looking back, I think the risk would have been not doing it,” said Mackey.  “It's the most fun I have had in my 20-year career doing this.  We do consider it the new model for local sports media.”

Lessons in Business From The WWE and World of Professional Wrestling

"Rather than chasing meters and subjectively touting that we have 'the best content' we should be focused on building strong, sustainable, multiplatform businesses."

Joe Buck: Minneapolis Miracle ‘Easily the Most Exciting Singular Moment’ of Career

"It was easily the most exciting, singular moment that I've ever been a part of calling games for now 30 years on the network level."

Hubbard Minneapolis Vikings Billboard Goes Viral for Shot at Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift

The group's talk radio station -- myTalk 107.1 -- showcased a billboard that read "Beat Taylor's Boyfriend" ahead of the matchup between the Chiefs and Vikings.

Meet The Market Managers: Dan Seeman, Hubbard Broadcasting Minneapolis

"I always say every 24 year old turns 25. I don't think they wake up on their 25th birthday and say 'Geez, I've got to figure this FM and AM radio thing out.' It's baked in, right? So they're taking their media habits right into the prime of that demo."

Are Callers Still Essential To Sports Talk Radio?

"Some sports talk radio shows have begun to abstain from having callers on the air altogether, instead transitioning to new avenues of engagement centered around the multimedia platforms that people use most."

BSM’s Top 20 Major Market Program Directors of 2019

"For the first time in 5 years, a new PD has been crowned as the best in the format."

Sports Radio’s 2019 Spring Book Ratings Recap

"A look at how sports stations in 20+ markets performed in the 2019 spring book."

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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."