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Why Radio Talent Needs to Stop Playing It Safe

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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."

Ted Turner’s Legacy Offers a Blueprint To Inspire Sports Media

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"Sports media doesn’t need another Ted Turner because there will never be another one. What it does need are more leaders, executives, and on-air talents willing to channel the same fearless spirit that made him successful."

ESPN’s Mike Monaco, Ray Ferraro Delivered a Masterclass in Playoff Hockey Broadcasting

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"Monaco, Ferraro, and the ESPN crew brought viewers into the arena and onto the ice to experience the full power and passion of playoff hockey."

How the NFL Schedule Release Can Be Sports Radio’s Multiplatform Success Story

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"The NFL schedule release is a test of a station’s ability to think like a modern content brand. It rewards preparation, creativity, and responsiveness. Those that treat it as just another news item will continue to fall behind."

ESPN’s 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Ratings Surge 69% in Historic First Round

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"Strong rivalries and consistent promotion are clearly connecting with viewers.'

Why Skip Bayless’ Return to ‘First Take’ Should Be an Audition for More

Columns John Mamola John Mamola -
"ESPN doesn’t need nostalgia—it needs impact. And impact is exactly what a recurring role for Bayless on First Take could deliver. The history is proven, the attention is guaranteed, and the interest is already built in."

Spotify’s New Verified Checkmark Overlooks the AI-Podcast Boom

Columns John Mamola John Mamola -
"If a badge is still meant to signal trust, then limiting that signal to music ignores where the next credibility crisis is already unfolding."

Gambling’s Grip on Sports Networks Is Growing Along With Added Risks

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"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."

Where Mike Felger’s ‘Soft’ Boston Media Criticism Hits and Misses

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

3 Questions About 97.1 The Fan Coming to Los Angeles

Columns John Mamola John Mamola -
"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."

Chris Oliviero to Receive ‘The Jeff Smulyan’ Award at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

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"It is my pleasure to announce that our 2026 recipient of the Jeff Smulyan Award is Audacy Chief Business Officer, Chris Oliviero."
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Why Radio Personalities Must Share More Personal Stories

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

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"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

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"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

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"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."