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Maria Bartiromo Fired: Why Fox News Made the Right Call

Whatever the underlying motivation, the message to every other host and producer on the payroll is the same: sharing confidential editorial strategy with outside political figures will get you fired. No matter how close you are to the audience or the administration.

Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

Points to Ponder From The 2020 BSM Summit

"Jason Barrett reflects on some key moments from the 2020 BSM Summit."

Barstool Sports CEO Erika Nardini to Speak at the 2020 BSM Summit

"Barstool Sports CEO Erika Nardini will join BSM President Jason Barrett for a conversation at the 2020 BSM Summit."

Jacobs, Raffensperger, Coleman, Amendolara, Eskin, Graci, Rush & Lakin Join the 2020 BSM Summit

"8 more speakers have been added to the 2020 BSM Summit in NYC."

Traug Keller Is Exiting The Game While Still On Top of It

"I loved ESPN. I couldn't have worked for a better company with better people, but it felt like the right time to step away."

If You Broadcast, You Should Podcast

"What is the value of a podcast? For you younger broadcasters, it’s a tremendous way to get more and more of your personal content out there for an audience."

Mitch Rosen Named First Recipient of the Mark Chernoff Award

"The longtime PD of 670 The Score in Chicago will be honored on February 27th at the BSM Summit."

Pat McAfee to Receive the 2020 Tony Bruno Award

"McAfee's blend of energy, authenticity, and entertainment has helped him stand out on the national sports media stage."

Traug Keller and Marcia Keegan to Retire From ESPN Radio; Amanda Gifford and Dave Roberts to Manage the Network

"With Keller at the helm, ESPN Radio has become one of the most successful and respected brands in the country."

Dan Mason to Receive the 2020 Jeff Smulyan Award

"Under Mason's watch, CBS Radio's sports stations earned high ratings and revenue, and a reputation as best in class operators."

Reflecting on The Best Decade of My Career

"With the 2010's decade set to expire, Jason Barrett reflects on the past ten years."

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Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Should Be Topic A For News/Talk Radio

The story isn't simply a mother murdering her three children. That's not really compelling talk radio. The story has evolved into a national debate over mental health, criminal responsibility, pharmaceuticals, parenting, and the justice system.