Tag: Sports Columns

"Leagues have accepted the revenue. Networks have built it into broadcasts and are being paid a premium for it. Sportsbooks have expanded the menu. Everyone has a stake. That also means everyone shares responsibility."

"You can’t call out softness in the market while excusing it in your own building."

"Audacy isn’t just launching another station. It’s testing whether FM can finally unlock a market that has resisted the format at scale like other large markets."

"It is my pleasure to announce that our 2026 recipient of the Jeff Smulyan Award is Audacy Chief Business Officer, Chris Oliviero."

"If radio wants to compete in a world where creators build loyal followings overnight and take them anywhere, it must stop treating talent like replaceable parts."

"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."