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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."

Entercom Extends Radio Deal with the Houston Texans

Entercom Houston has reached an agreement with the Houston Texans to extend their current broadcast partnership. The deal calls for Sports Radio 610 (KILT-AM) and...

Greg Papa to Host 49ers Pre and Postgame Shows

One month after losing his play by play job as the radio voice of the Oakland Raiders, Greg Papa has landed a new opportunity....

VSiN to Deliver Action Updates for 98.5 The Sports Hub

VSiN, the first network dedicated to delivering daily information about sports gambling, has reached an agreement with 98.5 The Sports Hub to provide Boston-focused action...

93.7 The Fan Announces Weekday Lineup Changes

93.7 The Fan is making changes to all three of its weekday programs starting September 4th. In mornings, Colin Dunlap will gain a new partner....

Under The Radar – August 15, 2018

There's been a flurry of sports media activity to catch you up on. This column contains a total of 23 items, and if you'd...

Is It a Smart On-Air Decision to Ignore Anthem Issues?

If you've followed the sports media business over the past two decades, chances are your familiar with Sean Salisbury. The former quarterback moved into...

Tepper to Take The Reigns as PD of Altitude 950

Altitude 950 is bolstering its programming department with the addition of Dave Tepper as the station's new program director. He'll officially join the Denver...

The 2019 Barrett Sports Media Summit Is Coming To…

There's a great quote by Henry Kissinger which I've used for many years. It says "Each success only buys an admission ticket to a...

WFNZ Adds Nick Wilson and Josh Parcell to Middays

After spending the past few months scouring the nation to find the right fit for middays, WFNZ’s  search is over. Charlotte’s top rated sports station...

Under The Radar – July 30, 2018

With a mini-vacation on the horizon later this week, I didn't expect to release a new UTR until next week. But given the slate...

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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."

I’ve Been a Music Tourist for Years. I Just Didn’t Know What to Call It.

A couple of years ago, my family and I...