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Why Radio Talent Needs to Stop Playing It Safe

"The most demoralizing outcome is asking talent for creativity and then letting their ideas disappear into a corporate black hole."

Why Radio Personalities Must Share More Personal Stories

"It may start with a conversation with a co-host, but then do you bring in the listeners?"

Audacy’s Sports Talk Playbook Extends Beyond Frequencies Building for the Future

"FM is just one distribution point in a much larger ecosystem that includes streaming, podcasts, satellite and whatever comes next. The goal is no longer to own a frequency. It's to own every moment a sports fan wants to listen."

Why David Haugh Believes Journalism Is the Foundation of His Success at 104.3 the Score

"You want to crystalize the story as fast as possible. Cut through the fat. Don’t waste time when you’re on the air, just like you don’t waste space when you’re writing... The reporting background frames everything we do."

Why Nate Burleson Is One of the Most Versatile Personalities on Television

"Burleson did what he has done at almost every turn in his broadcasting career: he flourished. There is no doubt that Burleson is on a very unique roll. Good for him, he has earned it."

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Welcomes Jeff Smulyan, Mark Chernoff, Kevin Clark, Brandon Tierney, Joon Lee and Kraig Riley

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit presented by Point to Point Marketing continues bolstering its lineup to assure attendees learn from the best in...

Why ESPN Radio’s Next Move Could Define How It Views It’s Future

"This decision can’t be about comfort. It can’t be about familiarity. And it definitely can’t be about recreating something that no longer exists. It has to be about vision."

NBC Sports Local MLB Analyst Approach Could Be a Game Changer for All Networks

"If this concept proves successful in year one of NBC Sports’ return to Major League Baseball coverage, it could create one of the most significant ripple effects in sports broadcasting."

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."

Sports Leagues Are Forgetting The Foundation Their Success Is Built On

"Progress is fine. Evolution is necessary. But not at the expense of the very people who made sports matter in the first place."

MLB on Netflix Proved Fans Who Demand Change Only Want It Until They Receive It

"When Major League Baseball opened the 2026 season on Netflix, the reaction was predictable before the first pitch. This isn’t baseball. This feels weird. What am I watching? You know the song—take me out to the ballgame, buy me some peanuts and… Netflix. Yeah, that part."

Why Netflix’s MLB Debut Should Have The NFL’s Attention

"This wasn’t about pleasing purists. It wasn’t about winning the next morning’s sports media debate. It was about signaling to leagues — especially the NFL — that Netflix is ready to compete on the biggest stage there is."

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Why Radio Personalities Must Share More Personal Stories

"It may start with a conversation with a co-host, but then do you bring in the listeners?"

Audacy’s Sports Talk Playbook Extends Beyond Frequencies Building for the Future

"FM is just one distribution point in a much larger ecosystem that includes streaming, podcasts, satellite and whatever comes next. The goal is no longer to own a frequency. It's to own every moment a sports fan wants to listen."

Why David Haugh Believes Journalism Is the Foundation of His Success at 104.3 the Score

"You want to crystalize the story as fast as possible. Cut through the fat. Don’t waste time when you’re on the air, just like you don’t waste space when you’re writing... The reporting background frames everything we do."

Christine Williamson Is Becoming One of the Future Faces of ESPN’s SportsCenter

"Like it or not, change is a constant in big-time media, and ESPN will continue moving forward. Entertaining and energetic talents like Williamson are helping forge that new path."