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Inside Brian Kilmeade’s New Book, 30 Years at Fox News, and Welcoming Karoline Leavitt

“I lose my phone 20 times a day. I don’t know where I put my iPad. But for some reason, this stuff sticks. It really helps me see the big picture through all these historic times that we’re in.”

Meet The Leaders: Carl Weinstein, COO, Locked On Podcasts

"By focusing on the things we can control and produce the most compelling daily team coverage. We are expanding into all the different ways and platforms we can do that, while delivering outstanding results for our advertisers. But also building a powerful company culture."

The Industry According To: Bill McGathy, In De Goot Entertainment

"We all are guilty of using 'catchphrases,' but not to oversimplify — if you don’t take a risk on an artist you believe in, there will be no reward."

The Miami Marlins Set A Dangerous Standard By Confusing Social Media Popularity With Employee Value

"Experience, preparation, credibility and the ability to connect with an audience should carry far more weight than an algorithm or the number next to someone's name on a social media profile."

Stephen A. Smith: “I Want to be Recognized as Arguably the Greatest Sports Commentator Who Ever Lived”

"I want to be an impact player, one of the preeminent voices, on any level, that this nation has ever seen."

Norm Hitzges to Receive Literati Award at SMU

The award honors individuals who have used the written word to advance creativity, conviction, innovation and scholarship and who have had a significant impact on culture and the community through their work. 

Winning in a Multi-Platform World Requires Thinking Beyond Radio

"If we're going to claim to be more than just radio stations, are we built and ready to win larger advertising deals against the best sports media digital brands? Secondly, why are we only using radio ratings to showcase our impact?

‘Foul Territory’ is a Home Run with Baseball Fans and Players

Foul Territory successfully produced 278 total shows within its first year and featured 301 active player guests on the program.

680/93.7 The Fan in Atlanta Renews Georgia Tech Athletics for Five Years

“We’re proud that 680/93.7 The Fan will remain the flagship station of the Georgia Tech Sports Network, as it has been for the last 30-plus years."

All Elite Wrestling on TNT and TBS: Jim Ross In, Kevin Kelly Out

“We crafted a completely new deal. No extension. A fresh contract.”

ESPN Cleveland Draws the Ire of Andrea Thome, Wife of Jim Thome

"I did not have grown men on @ESPNCleveland bullying me on International Women’s Day because I won’t interrupt my husband while he is working across the country to call in so your intern can win $100"

97.3 The Fan in San Diego To Hold 3 A.M. Padres Watch Party; Launch New Padres Roundtable

"Maybe the first ever San Diego radio promotion that starts at 3 in the morning. I have been here my whole life, I don't remember another one.

Bob Ley: You Can Argue ESPN Has Been Most Significant U.S. Cultural Force in Last 125 Years

"I feel so lucky I’m in the team picture of the ‘27 Yankees."

FOX To Air College Football Games on Friday Nights Following ‘WWE SmackDown’ Departure

Friday night matchups from the Big Ten, Big 12, and Mountain West conferences would air alongside 'SmackDown,' and the MLB playoffs and World Series

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Meet The Leaders: Carl Weinstein, COO, Locked On Podcasts

"By focusing on the things we can control and produce the most compelling daily team coverage. We are expanding into all the different ways and platforms we can do that, while delivering outstanding results for our advertisers. But also building a powerful company culture."

The Industry According To: Bill McGathy, In De Goot Entertainment

"We all are guilty of using 'catchphrases,' but not to oversimplify — if you don’t take a risk on an artist you believe in, there will be no reward."

The Miami Marlins Set A Dangerous Standard By Confusing Social Media Popularity With Employee Value

"Experience, preparation, credibility and the ability to connect with an audience should carry far more weight than an algorithm or the number next to someone's name on a social media profile."

Inside John Fanta’s NBC Sports Rise Built on Energy, Versatility and Saying Yes

"The product better be for the fan. Everything I do has to count no matter what it is. I look at any second on the air trying to meet and exceed the bar that's been set. That's what makes it fun."