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Andy Masur is a columnist for BSM and works for WGN Radio as an anchor and play-by-play announcer. He also teaches broadcasting at the Illinois Media School. During his career he has called games for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox. He can be found on Twitter @Andy_Masur1 or you can reach him by email at Andy@Andy-Masur.com.
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Sports Radio
SiriusXM Michelle Beadle Slams Draymond Green’s Criticism of NBA All-Star Game
“We are here because of y’all,”
Erin Andrews: ‘I Actually Was Trying to Slow Down, Be Chill’ During Super Bowl LIX
"I saw some people [say], ‘You could tell Erin in her Jalen Hurts interview was disappointed that Kansas City didn’t win.'"
WEEI Adam Jones Blasts NBA All-Star Game Format: ‘The Whole Thing is Stupid’
“There were eighty minutes of ads and forty-two minutes of basketball. That’s what it was.”
WFNZ ‘Mac & Bone’ Evacuated For Fire Alarm During Program
"I thought if this building is going to burn down, I'm going to go in there and do my part and try to pull people out"
David Haugh: NBA All-Star Game is ‘Really Embarrassing for the League’
“‘Why don’t these guys care? Why are we watching this?,’ and you remember when it used to matter"
Sports Columns
SNL50 Presented The Best Way To Celebrate Your Brand
“Saturday Night Live celebrated itself and its influence by reminding its biggest fans what it does best and by showing everyone what they fell in love with in the first place.”
If You Cannot Sell Yourself, You Should Not Be in the Sports Content Business
If anyone is going to work for me in any capacity, I need to be sold they can sell.
‘The Madden Cruiser: A Bayou Adventure with Bill Belichick’ Was the Hidden Gem of Super Bowl Weekend
Honestly, this was one of the finest Super Bowl pregame offerings I have ever seen.
Super Bowl Week Showcased Sports Media’s Future Stars
“Super Bowl week gave all of those shows, their producers and their bosses a look at who may be ready to break out on television when their playing days are done.”
Reflecting On The Barrett Media Top 20 Series
"I started the Top 20 series to celebrate the radio business. We do it to show respect to many who are doing outstanding work, but don't always receive the recognition they've earned."
Sports Television
SNY Launches Direct-to-Consumer Service in Partnership with MLB
"We are thrilled to partner with Major League Baseball in making SNY more broadly available to sports fans in the tri-state area."
FOX Sports to air 2025 MLB Tokyo Series in March Between Dodgers and Cubs
Both telecasts will air live from the Tokyo Dome at 6 a.m. Eastern time in the United States
The CW Network Earns Record-Viewership For NASCAR Xfinity Series Opener
"Viewership peaked at 2.2 million during the 7:30 p.m. quarter-hour as the race reached its dramatic conclusion"
Reggie Miller Joining NBC Sports as Lead NBA Game Analyst
"Some of my most memorable moments have been on NBC and I’m looking forward to creating more."
Joe Buck Returns to MLB For ESPN Opening Day Broadcast
“I know what I’ve said in the past about this stuff, but I’m not really good at saying no and I think I inherited that from my dad."
News Radio
Dave Ramsey Sets Release Date for Latest Book on Entrepreneurship
In his latest book, Dave Ramsey will share his experience in building a business from what started as a one-man operation and now encompasses more than 1,000 employees.
Rush Limbaugh Remembered By News/Talk Radio Hosts 4 Years Since Passing
"There literally is not a day I don't sit down behind my microphone and think about him and the advice he's given me."
Former KMJ General Manager Al Smith Dies
"This is crushing news for all of us. Especially his beautiful family who he loved and cherished so deeply. The sadness is overwhelming.”
SuperTalk Mississippi Adds ‘Mornings with Richard Cross’ to Replace the Late Paul Gallo in Lineup
“It’s an honor to have the trust of this company and its audience to take on this role..."
KVI AM 570 Host John Carlson Announces Upcoming Retirement
"I'm having more fun doing radio now than ever before, which makes it difficult to announce that I will be retiring from 570 KVI."
News Columns
Does The News Industry Think Anything Makes Being a Reporter in 2025 Enticing?
The glamour of the Woodward and Bernstein days (or the Walter Cronkite days, or the Ernie Pyle days) is long gone. If you’re just starting out, no, you don’t want to be a reporter.
Nielsen Well Intentioned For Changing Qualifying Time, But Still Missing the Mark By Wide Margin
It’s a step in the right direction, but it’s miles away from how major digital outlets are calculating their metrics.
FOX Sports Taught Every Radio Station A Lesson During Super Bowl LIX
If FOX didn't make everything for sale when the price tag was $8 million, your radio station doesn't have to, either.
Being a News/Talk Radio Star Comes With a Cost
Every radio personality has a deep-seated insecurity about their show and performance. This is very natural.
The Mundane Local News People Really Care About (And Where to Find It)
How do you define local news? More to the...
News Television
Sean Hannity to Host First Joint Interview with Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Fox News
The conversation will mark the first-ever televised joint interview featuring Trump and Musk.
Major Garrett Named Anchor of ‘America Decides’ on CBS News 24/7
The news of Garrett taking over the daily political shows comes on the heels of the revelation that his long-running podcast -- The Takeout with Major Garrett -- was ending in its current form.
CNN Adds Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel as Senior Political and Global Affairs Commentator
Most recently, Rahm Emanuel worked as the United States Ambassador to Japan for the Biden administration.
Ratings Roundup: Will Cain More Than Doubles Key Demo Audience for Fox News With New Afternoon Show
Will Cain stepped into the timeslot previously occupied by Neal Cavuto, who departed the network late last year.
CBS News Names Robert Costa Chief Washington Analyst, CBS Sunday Morning National Correspondent
Costa had previously served as the chief election & campaign correspondent for CBS News, based in Washington D.C.
Music News
Music Radio Remembers Andrew “Tiny” Aasen
Aasen is best known for his time on “The Marconi Show” in the 2000s.
Chris Crowley Exits iHeartmedia Charlotte and Raleigh
"Recently, Crowley served as PD of 106.5 The End and 99.7 The Fox in Charlotte."
KS95 Minneapolis PD Mat Mitchell Leads Hubbard’s Legacy Brand
"We're so focused on our day-to-day and what we do and trying to create a great product and maintain our connection with the community and what we do here to stop and come up for air and to see that acknowledgment. "
98.7 The Bull Names Jimmy Steal Co-Content Director
"I’m thrilled to have Jimmy Steal join forces with Tim Richards as Co-Content Directors of KUPL/98.7 The Bull in Portland."
Mike Arlo Celebrates 50 Years At 106.9 The Fox and FM 99 Norfolk/Hampton Roads VA
“I've never known anyone as consistently positive, warm, and friendly as Mike Arlo. He is the same man on and off the air, and he makes every day a great day."
Music Columns
Does The News Industry Think Anything Makes Being a Reporter in 2025 Enticing?
The glamour of the Woodward and Bernstein days (or the Walter Cronkite days, or the Ernie Pyle days) is long gone. If you’re just starting out, no, you don’t want to be a reporter.
Nielsen Well Intentioned For Changing Qualifying Time, But Still Missing the Mark By Wide Margin
It’s a step in the right direction, but it’s miles away from how major digital outlets are calculating their metrics.
FOX Sports Taught Every Radio Station A Lesson During Super Bowl LIX
If FOX didn't make everything for sale when the price tag was $8 million, your radio station doesn't have to, either.
Being a News/Talk Radio Star Comes With a Cost
Every radio personality has a deep-seated insecurity about their show and performance. This is very natural.
The Mundane Local News People Really Care About (And Where to Find It)
How do you define local news? More to the...
Podcasting
CNN Launches Chance Encounters Podcast Hosted by Francesca Street
CNN, under the direction of CEO Mark Thompson, has made digital media efforts a priority, including the podcasting space.
The Volume Adds ‘New Rory & Mal’ Podcast in First Entertainment Show on Colin Cowherd-Founded Network
“The Volume has built a community of creators and personalities that align with the New Rory & Mal brand."
Audacy EVP of Podcasts Jenna Weiss-Berman Departs to Join Amy Poehler-Led Company
Weiss-Berman is the latest executive to depart Audacy since the company emerged from its pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Former Barstool Sports CEO Erika Ayers Badan Launches Podcast with Lemonada Media
Lemonada Media will handle both distribution and ad sales for the new venture.
Fox News Contributor Raymond Arroyo to Launch Show with iHeartPodcasts
Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo has announced the launch...
Andy Masur is a columnist for BSM and works for WGN Radio as an anchor and play-by-play announcer. He also teaches broadcasting at the Illinois Media School. During his career he has called games for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox. He can be found on Twitter @Andy_Masur1 or you can reach him by email at Andy@Andy-Masur.com.
Sports Radio
SiriusXM Michelle Beadle Slams Draymond Green’s Criticism of NBA All-Star Game
“We are here because of y’all,”
Erin Andrews: ‘I Actually Was Trying to Slow Down, Be Chill’ During Super Bowl LIX
"I saw some people [say], ‘You could tell Erin in her Jalen Hurts interview was disappointed that Kansas City didn’t win.'"
WEEI Adam Jones Blasts NBA All-Star Game Format: ‘The Whole Thing is Stupid’
“There were eighty minutes of ads and forty-two minutes of basketball. That’s what it was.”
WFNZ ‘Mac & Bone’ Evacuated For Fire Alarm During Program
"I thought if this building is going to burn down, I'm going to go in there and do my part and try to pull people out"
David Haugh: NBA All-Star Game is ‘Really Embarrassing for the League’
“‘Why don’t these guys care? Why are we watching this?,’ and you remember when it used to matter"
Sports Columns
SNL50 Presented The Best Way To Celebrate Your Brand
“Saturday Night Live celebrated itself and its influence by reminding its biggest fans what it does best and by showing everyone what they fell in love with in the first place.”
If You Cannot Sell Yourself, You Should Not Be in the Sports Content Business
If anyone is going to work for me in any capacity, I need to be sold they can sell.
‘The Madden Cruiser: A Bayou Adventure with Bill Belichick’ Was the Hidden Gem of Super Bowl Weekend
Honestly, this was one of the finest Super Bowl pregame offerings I have ever seen.
Super Bowl Week Showcased Sports Media’s Future Stars
“Super Bowl week gave all of those shows, their producers and their bosses a look at who may be ready to break out on television when their playing days are done.”
Reflecting On The Barrett Media Top 20 Series
"I started the Top 20 series to celebrate the radio business. We do it to show respect to many who are doing outstanding work, but don't always receive the recognition they've earned."
Sports Television
SNY Launches Direct-to-Consumer Service in Partnership with MLB
"We are thrilled to partner with Major League Baseball in making SNY more broadly available to sports fans in the tri-state area."
FOX Sports to air 2025 MLB Tokyo Series in March Between Dodgers and Cubs
Both telecasts will air live from the Tokyo Dome at 6 a.m. Eastern time in the United States
The CW Network Earns Record-Viewership For NASCAR Xfinity Series Opener
"Viewership peaked at 2.2 million during the 7:30 p.m. quarter-hour as the race reached its dramatic conclusion"
Reggie Miller Joining NBC Sports as Lead NBA Game Analyst
"Some of my most memorable moments have been on NBC and I’m looking forward to creating more."
Joe Buck Returns to MLB For ESPN Opening Day Broadcast
“I know what I’ve said in the past about this stuff, but I’m not really good at saying no and I think I inherited that from my dad."
News Radio
Dave Ramsey Sets Release Date for Latest Book on Entrepreneurship
In his latest book, Dave Ramsey will share his experience in building a business from what started as a one-man operation and now encompasses more than 1,000 employees.
Rush Limbaugh Remembered By News/Talk Radio Hosts 4 Years Since Passing
"There literally is not a day I don't sit down behind my microphone and think about him and the advice he's given me."
Former KMJ General Manager Al Smith Dies
"This is crushing news for all of us. Especially his beautiful family who he loved and cherished so deeply. The sadness is overwhelming.”
SuperTalk Mississippi Adds ‘Mornings with Richard Cross’ to Replace the Late Paul Gallo in Lineup
“It’s an honor to have the trust of this company and its audience to take on this role..."
KVI AM 570 Host John Carlson Announces Upcoming Retirement
"I'm having more fun doing radio now than ever before, which makes it difficult to announce that I will be retiring from 570 KVI."
News Columns
Does The News Industry Think Anything Makes Being a Reporter in 2025 Enticing?
The glamour of the Woodward and Bernstein days (or the Walter Cronkite days, or the Ernie Pyle days) is long gone. If you’re just starting out, no, you don’t want to be a reporter.
Nielsen Well Intentioned For Changing Qualifying Time, But Still Missing the Mark By Wide Margin
It’s a step in the right direction, but it’s miles away from how major digital outlets are calculating their metrics.
FOX Sports Taught Every Radio Station A Lesson During Super Bowl LIX
If FOX didn't make everything for sale when the price tag was $8 million, your radio station doesn't have to, either.
Being a News/Talk Radio Star Comes With a Cost
Every radio personality has a deep-seated insecurity about their show and performance. This is very natural.
The Mundane Local News People Really Care About (And Where to Find It)
How do you define local news? More to the...
News Television
Sean Hannity to Host First Joint Interview with Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Fox News
The conversation will mark the first-ever televised joint interview featuring Trump and Musk.
Major Garrett Named Anchor of ‘America Decides’ on CBS News 24/7
The news of Garrett taking over the daily political shows comes on the heels of the revelation that his long-running podcast -- The Takeout with Major Garrett -- was ending in its current form.
CNN Adds Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel as Senior Political and Global Affairs Commentator
Most recently, Rahm Emanuel worked as the United States Ambassador to Japan for the Biden administration.
Ratings Roundup: Will Cain More Than Doubles Key Demo Audience for Fox News With New Afternoon Show
Will Cain stepped into the timeslot previously occupied by Neal Cavuto, who departed the network late last year.
CBS News Names Robert Costa Chief Washington Analyst, CBS Sunday Morning National Correspondent
Costa had previously served as the chief election & campaign correspondent for CBS News, based in Washington D.C.
Music News
Music Radio Remembers Andrew “Tiny” Aasen
Aasen is best known for his time on “The Marconi Show” in the 2000s.
Chris Crowley Exits iHeartmedia Charlotte and Raleigh
"Recently, Crowley served as PD of 106.5 The End and 99.7 The Fox in Charlotte."
KS95 Minneapolis PD Mat Mitchell Leads Hubbard’s Legacy Brand
"We're so focused on our day-to-day and what we do and trying to create a great product and maintain our connection with the community and what we do here to stop and come up for air and to see that acknowledgment. "
98.7 The Bull Names Jimmy Steal Co-Content Director
"I’m thrilled to have Jimmy Steal join forces with Tim Richards as Co-Content Directors of KUPL/98.7 The Bull in Portland."
Mike Arlo Celebrates 50 Years At 106.9 The Fox and FM 99 Norfolk/Hampton Roads VA
“I've never known anyone as consistently positive, warm, and friendly as Mike Arlo. He is the same man on and off the air, and he makes every day a great day."
Music Columns
Does The News Industry Think Anything Makes Being a Reporter in 2025 Enticing?
The glamour of the Woodward and Bernstein days (or the Walter Cronkite days, or the Ernie Pyle days) is long gone. If you’re just starting out, no, you don’t want to be a reporter.
Nielsen Well Intentioned For Changing Qualifying Time, But Still Missing the Mark By Wide Margin
It’s a step in the right direction, but it’s miles away from how major digital outlets are calculating their metrics.
FOX Sports Taught Every Radio Station A Lesson During Super Bowl LIX
If FOX didn't make everything for sale when the price tag was $8 million, your radio station doesn't have to, either.
Being a News/Talk Radio Star Comes With a Cost
Every radio personality has a deep-seated insecurity about their show and performance. This is very natural.
The Mundane Local News People Really Care About (And Where to Find It)
How do you define local news? More to the...
Podcasting
CNN Launches Chance Encounters Podcast Hosted by Francesca Street
CNN, under the direction of CEO Mark Thompson, has made digital media efforts a priority, including the podcasting space.
The Volume Adds ‘New Rory & Mal’ Podcast in First Entertainment Show on Colin Cowherd-Founded Network
“The Volume has built a community of creators and personalities that align with the New Rory & Mal brand."
Audacy EVP of Podcasts Jenna Weiss-Berman Departs to Join Amy Poehler-Led Company
Weiss-Berman is the latest executive to depart Audacy since the company emerged from its pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Former Barstool Sports CEO Erika Ayers Badan Launches Podcast with Lemonada Media
Lemonada Media will handle both distribution and ad sales for the new venture.
Fox News Contributor Raymond Arroyo to Launch Show with iHeartPodcasts
Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo has announced the launch...
Andy Masur is a columnist for BSM and works for WGN Radio as an anchor and play-by-play announcer. He also teaches broadcasting at the Illinois Media School. During his career he has called games for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox. He can be found on Twitter @Andy_Masur1 or you can reach him by email at Andy@Andy-Masur.com.
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