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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."

It’s a Bad System…But It’s The One We’ve Got!

The system is rigged. Dead people are voting. Mailed in entries are being tossed aside. Special interests and the media are doctoring materials and...

Chris Carlin To Host Afternoons with Ike Reese on WIP

"The Continent" is heading to Philadelphia! Longtime New York sports radio and television veteran Chris Carlin has signed on to become the new afternoon host...

Now Hear This: The Big Show – 97.5/1280 The Zone

The majority of sports talk programming revolves around passionate and opinionated hosts talking about the local or national sports stories that matter to each...

DeCamara and Ritchie To Take Over Middays on WIP

SportsRadio 94WIP in Philadelphia has made a change in middays. The station announced today that the team of Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie would...

Bruce Hooley Exits ESPN 850 WKNR in Cleveland

Changes are happening in Cleveland. ESPN 850 WKNR host Bruce Hooley has exited the radio station after a five year run. Hooley confirmed his...

Should The Election Be Discussed on Sports Radio?

"Stick to Sports", "This is supposed to be a sports station", "I don't care what you think about anything other than sports". If you've...

Entercom Expands Into Charlotte; Purchases The Fan

Entercom Communications has struck a deal with the Beasley Broadcast Group to purchase two FM and two AM stations in Charlotte for $24 million dollars...

Joe DeCamara Leaves The Fanatic; Is WIP Next?

97.5 The Fanatic has confirmed the exit of evening host Joe DeCamara. DeCamara spent eleven years with the radio station, hosting the weeknight show, and...

Now Hear This: Colin Cowherd – Fox Sports Radio

Each week I scan the country looking for a segment of audio that jumps out. For this week, I've selected a six minute piece...

Doug Christie To Team With Grant Napear On KHTK

Sports Radio 1140 KHTK in Sacramento is adding some firepower to its afternoon show. Longtime host and Sacramento Kings play by play voice Grant...

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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."

Why The Conclave Wanted a Final Farewell After 45 Years

"Just come to Minneapolis. Remember the good times and bring in some new ones. That's all I'm asking. Bring along your ideas."