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ESPN’s Peter Schrager Reportedly Named Host of New Daily Program Beginning September 10

"The show will run four days a week during college football season, then expands to five afterward. Fridays during college football season will include Bussin' with Pate, hosted by Josh Pate, Taylor Lewan and Will Compton."

The Industry According To: Raffaella Braun, Triple Tigers

"Radio is still the best way to reach the largest audience consistently"

Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Does An Established Personality Deserve a Final Show?

There are certain subjects in the radio industry that are complicated and impossible to provide a concrete answer for. One of them is the...

Arizona Sports 98.7 Extends Diamondbacks Deal

Arizona Sports 98.7 and the Arizona Diamondbacks have come to terms on a new five-year extension that will keep the D-backs on the radio...

SportsNet 590 The Fan Drops Dean Blundell

SportsNet 590 The Fan in Toronto has decided to go in a new direction in morning drive, cutting ties with controversial personality Dean Blundell....

Jim Rome Signs New Deal with CBS Sports Radio

CBS Sports Radio has signed Jim Rome to a new multi-year deal. Rome has been a mainstay at the network since departing Premiere Radio...

The Results of the 2016 Best In Sports Media Poll

For the past six days, the sports radio industry has been the center of my attention due to the release of BSM's annual Top...

Brad Fanning Named Afternoon Co-Host at 610 Sports

After losing Danny Parkins to Chicago's 670 The Score in January, program director John Hanson was determined to find the right fit for 610...

Jon Marks Taking Over Evenings on Sports Radio WIP

The cat is out of the bag. SportsRadio 94WIP has confirmed they're adding Jon Marks to their on-air lineup. The former member of 97.5 The Fanatic...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Sports Stations of 2016 Are…

The morning after the New England Patriots pulled off an improbable comeback to become Super Bowl champions, the sports radio industry does the same...

The Top 20 Major Market Sports Stations of 2016 Are…

The morning after the New England Patriots pulled off an improbable comeback to become Super Bowl champions, the city of Boston celebrates yet again...

Chris Rongey Heads Home To Join 101 ESPN

Chris Rongey is going home. After 14 years at 670 The Score in Chicago, the St. Louis native is returning to join 101 ESPN's...

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The Industry According To: Raffaella Braun, Triple Tigers

"Radio is still the best way to reach the largest audience consistently"

Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."