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Why Profanity Standards Are Due for Change in Sports Broadcasting

"The media landscape, audience, and definition of what is considered offensive or profane has changed. Yet broadcast radio and television remain bound by standards created for a media environment that no longer exists."

Why Miranda Khan Traded TV for Afternoons on KCMO Talk Radio

"In TV, it moves so quickly. In radio, it's more casual and laid back. It's not 30-second sound bites. You can sit and have a conversation."

The Eagles at The Sphere Proves the Classic Hits Format Still Dominates

"Songs that are 50 years old are now suddenly favorites of people much younger."

How Joe Giglio Took Philadelphia Sports’ Best “What If” Questions From 94WIP Into His First Book

"There are 25 different ‘what if’ moments in the book. Five to seven immediately came to mind. Others I had to go back and think, ‘People aren’t thinking about this,’ but something happened along the way that would have changed a lot about Philadelphia sports."

You Can’t Put a Price On The Value of An Unpaid Internship

"Prioritizing earnings early on over experience is a big mistake."

Sports Media Sensitivities Are Getting Out of Hand

"The immaturity and accusatory behavior has to stop. If this is how we're going to operate every time a personality offers a strong point of view, the future of the sports media business is in big trouble."

When Sports Goes Dark, Sports Radio Must Bring The Light

"What do you do when sports goes dark? The same thing you've always done, inform and entertain."

The Dark Side of Social Media

"With mental health being an important issue today, I wonder how many talent are affected by their exposure to harmful social media content without us knowing."

Rewarding Fans Shouldn’t Sound Like a Chore

"If your PD or Marketing Director is giving your show a prize to reward your fans, is it not fair to expect you to execute it with a passion and enthusiasm?"

6 New Speakers Added to the 2020 BSM Summit

"The 2020 BSM Summit has added 6 highly accomplished professionals to this year's on-stage schedule in New York City."

What Listeners Value Least on Sports Radio

"BSM's Twitter poll produced nearly 22,000 votes. Most list Callers as the least valuable part of a show."

Barrett Sports Media To Launch Two New Podcasts

"Over the next 2 weeks, BSM will introduce 2 new podcasts under its umbrella."

Consistent Messaging Matters

"Radio should be defending its position, highlighting its progress, and reminding clients and fans why it matters."

Mike Salk Expands Role as Part of Bonneville Seattle Management Changes

"Mike Salk takes on the newly created position of director of programming for Bonneville Seattle overseeing 710 ESPN Seattle, KIRO-FM, and News/Talk KTTH-AM."

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Why Miranda Khan Traded TV for Afternoons on KCMO Talk Radio

"In TV, it moves so quickly. In radio, it's more casual and laid back. It's not 30-second sound bites. You can sit and have a conversation."

The Eagles at The Sphere Proves the Classic Hits Format Still Dominates

"Songs that are 50 years old are now suddenly favorites of people much younger."

How Joe Giglio Took Philadelphia Sports’ Best “What If” Questions From 94WIP Into His First Book

"There are 25 different ‘what if’ moments in the book. Five to seven immediately came to mind. Others I had to go back and think, ‘People aren’t thinking about this,’ but something happened along the way that would have changed a lot about Philadelphia sports."

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