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The News/Talk Radio Industry Reacts to ABC News Radio Using Pre-Recorded Newscasts

"Cost-cutting isn't the issue that concerns me most. Transparency is."

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Stephen A. Smith on ESPN Layoffs: I Could Be Next

"When Disney announced 7,000 layoffs were coming, everybody associated with ESPN knew this day would arrive."

Gene Wojciechowski Exits ESPN

"For the record, ESPN did right by me during my entire career. No hard feelings. It was an honor to work there."

Game Theory with Bomani Jones Canceled By HBO After Two Seasons

"Low viewership was the driving factor in Game Theory not being picked up for a third season."

4.795 Million Tune In For NASCAR Chicago Street Race on NBC

"The average of 4.8 million was the highest for an NBC race since 2017 Brickyard 400."

Jack Rose Wants to Create Sports Media’s Next Stars

“I thought there were a lot of untapped opportunities for personalities in the sports space to really go out on their own and build media businesses."

Mina Kimes, Bruce Gilbert, Mitch Rosen, and Stacey Kauffman Join the 2023 BSM Summit

"By the time we get to March, we should have somewhere between 40-60 participants involved in the conference."

The Michael Kay Show Celebrates 20 Years of New York Sports Radio Excellence

"When we started, I thought it was going to be a short-term gig. 20 years – it’s really hard to fathom; it really is.”

Sports Media Reacts to Al Michaels Comments On Dan Snyder

"What the league would love is for Snyder to sell the team," Michaels said. "Not have it go to a vote, but sell the team. He's just become a major problem around the league, obviously."

The Good And Bad Twitter Provides Sports Media

Twitter became where you went to break news and gather information. It’s where you built an audience and answered questions. And while it became an inescapable part of the job, I’ve increasingly come to struggle with the business rationale for doing so.

Sports Media Reacts to Pro Bowl Changes

It will continue to be the week before Super Bowl festivities begin, and many in sports media had strong reactions to the news.

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Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."