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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."

One Last Thing Before I Go

"By my count this is my 89th column and I hope those that took the time to read any of them, learned a thing or two."

A Twitter Strategy From The Play-By-Play Booth

"I don’t just repeat or retweet things I may see on Twitter unless I know the source."

NBA Free Agency Provides 4 Valuable Lessons For Brands

"This column isn't about my deflated enthusiasm towards the New York Knicks. It's about 4 key lessons for sports media brands tied to NBA free agency."

VSiN To Launch The First Terrestrial Radio Network Dedicated to Sports Betting

The Vegas Stats and Information Network is betting big on terrestrial radio. The company has announced plans to launch the nation’s first terrestrial radio...

Correcting Bad Habits In The Broadcast Booth

"I’ve listened back to some of my work this season and noticed a few of these “crutches” and I cringe a little bit. I can only imagine what our listeners are thinking."

How Do You Find The Best Stories For Your Game?

"Information is everywhere these days thanks to the World Wide Web, but don’t just settle for the ride on the superhighway of information. Dig deeper."

The 2019 Winter Ratings Report For Sports Radio

"BSM highlights some of sports radio's top performers for the 2019 Winter Book."

Baseball Play-By-Play Evolves On The Radio

"The Voices of Summer are on the case bringing you the National Pastime in its purist form, even if that art form has changed a little bit."

If ESPN Is Going To Pay Big Money To Talent, Stephen A. Smith Should Get Plenty!

"Stephen A. Smith is not a middle of the pack talent who executives would need to be convinced to hire. If ESPN doesn't give him a lucrative deal, someone else will."

Your Burning Questions Answered

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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.