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Ben and Skin Talk About Building Radio Shows and Beyond

"We like to make fun of tropes like Sports Talk shows that pair two guys from two different cities together. We exaggerate the characters so one is some meathead who played sports but doesn't know what he's doing and the other is super announcer-y."

Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio Celebrate Anniversary on 94 WIP

"Happy Anniversary, Hugh!...Yes, it is the one year anniversary of the midday show, of the change at WIP. Our key cards still work here, they still let us in this morning."

Sports Podcasting Company Blue Wire Raises Additional Funding

Blue Wire's library of content features personalities such as Lolo Jones, Chris Long and Gilbert Arenas among others.

Los Angeles Dodgers Extend with Latino Media Network in LA; Add Coverage in Las Vegas and Fresno

“As a lifelong Latina Dodgers fan, this collaboration is a dream come true,” said LMN founder Stephanie Valencia.

Chris Caray Hired by NBC Sports California; Will be 4th Generation MLB Announcer

“Ever since I was a 12-year-old kid, I dreamed of becoming a Major League broadcaster."

2024 NBA All-Star Game Averages 5.5 Million Viewers; Reaches 11.6 Million Unique Viewers

The broadcast reached 11.6 million unique viewers across networks, up 20 percent vs. last year. Its average of 5.5 million viewers was up 14 percent YoY.

Josh Beard and Michael Connor Out at ESPN 97.5 in Houston

"The station had to make some very tough & unfortunate economic decisions last week. It has nothing to do with the quality of their show and work they did."

Amazon Prime Video Announces Roger Federer Documentary

"I didn’t see the harm in shooting this as it was never intended for the public. However, we captured so many powerful moments, and it transformed into a deeply personal journey."

‘The Pat McAfee Show’ Takes Two-Week Vacation; Replaced with Noon ‘SportsCenter’

While The Pat McAfee Show takes a well-deserved break until March 4, the noon SportsCenter will fill the 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. timeslot

Is The Radio Industry Built to Innovate and Address Complex Issues?

"You need to think about these things not just whether or not your content is good and your ratings are high."

Matt Moscona is Building a Winner at 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge

“When people tell me that they love working at Guaranty; that they feel the culture around the station is the best it’s ever been, that’s how I measure success in the program director role.”

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Why Teenagers Ignore Radio But Love Music

"Is that the perfect hour on your station? No. On any station? No. But it was the perfect hour for them."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Andre Yancey: 94.7 The Block, NYC & 102 JAMS, San Francisco

"There's a time where, whether it was a hip hop, rock song, or even country, people would say that's my jam, and I want to bring the essence of that back,"

Why ESPN Should Make Its 2 p.m. Hour a Year-Round Football Destination

"ESPN has the talent, the access and the rights to own that conversation every day. Rather than treating the 2 p.m. hour as a seasonal football play, the network should turn it into a year-round destination for football fans."

Could Christmas 2026 Be The Greatest Day In American Sports History

"Christmas 2026 feels different. It's not just one game or one moment. It's an entire day built around sports."