Tag: Sports Columns

"If NFL front offices can rely on AI to sort through hundreds of prospects, identify hidden value, and ultimately make smarter draft decisions, there’s no reason sports media can’t apply that same thinking to its own version of scouting."

"Bigger doesn’t always mean better—especially in a media landscape where the audience, not the distributor, holds the power."

"Alignment between where the audience is going and how content is delivered. The next generation of listeners isn’t choosing between audio and video; they expect both, seamlessly and on demand."

"The path forward isn’t about catching up—it’s about carving out something different, something that cuts through in ways the competitor doesn’t. Because in 2026, winning isn’t just about ratings books."

"Burke moved through this gauntlet like Rory McIlroy through the second round of this year’s Masters. She has also shown the ability to flourish alongside various ESPN colleagues."

"Make no mistake: the next generation of sports fans isn’t choosing between AM, FM, or even streams. They’re choosing between personalities, access, and interaction. Increasingly, that decision is happening on YouTube."

"With the First Pick will not dazzle viewers with flashy production elements. It is built on substance, not spectacle."

"In the crowded landscape of pre-draft programming, Path to the Draft stands out for its variety and insight. The show doesn’t just tell viewers about the draft; it shows them through stats, sound, and substance."

"If Audacy truly believes its story is as strong as it claims, now is the time to prove it—not externally, but internally. Culture doesn’t follow strategy. It follows trust."

"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."