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Ernie Johnson Is Irreplaceable, but Inside the NBA Could Have a Future On ESPN

"ESPN has an opportunity to use this moment not to preserve something that can never be replicated, but to build something that feels authentic to the next generation of basketball fans."

Why Connell McShane Believes NewsNation’s Election Night Coverage Is Like Political NFL RedZone

“So on an election night, the election is the [sport]: who’s winning and why? How did we get to this point, or who said what about whom before we got to this point?”

How a Used Range Rover Made Paul Anderson Radio’s Agent

"Talent don't need to be coddled...What talent need is an honest partner."

Inside Adam Smith’s Journey From Barstool Sports to 97.5 The Fanatic

"It was a long recovery. For me and my family's sake, I wasn't even going to tip my toe in the water till I was absolutely ready to come back."

Get Ready To ‘Meet The Market Managers’

"There are so many questions to be answered as we try to move our industry forward while battling stiffer competition, changes in technology, and difficulties created by Covid-19, and who better to ask than those tasked with navigating our brands thru a sea of uncertainty."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2020

"BSM's Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2020 as decided on by industry voters."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2020

"The results of BSM's Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2020, as decided on by industry voters."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Major Market Afternoon Shows of 2020

As decided on by radio executives and programmers, here are the Top 20 Major Market sports radio afternoon shows for 2020.

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Afternoon Shows of 2020

As decided on by radio industry executives, BSM reveals the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2020.

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2020

As decided on by sports radio executives and programmers, here are Barrett Sports Media's Top 20 Mid Market Morning Shows of 2020.

Influential Sports Radio Programmer Tom Bigby Has Passed Away

“Legendary sports radio programmer Tom Bigby has passed away at the age of 77.”

The BSM Top 20 of 2020 Gets Released in February

“There are 81 program directors eligible for voting consideration in the Major/Mid Market category. The morning shows run 79 deep, Middays have 100, Afternoons are at 90, National shows are 86, Original Podcasts at 117, and Stations are a combined 91.”

Twelve Likes, Observations and Beliefs About Sports Media in 2020 and Beyond

“There were so many examples of great content, touching stories, head scratching decisions, and personality rants, but I’m going to focus on twelve things I liked, observed and remain bullish on heading into 2021.”

Pivoting and Being Bold Helped BSM Survive 2020

“It’s easy to wait for the stars to align perfectly to make decisions or stand pat because things are fine at the moment, but changing tomorrow’s outcome requires having a feel for what’s coming, and the conviction to act decisively. Not doing so can hurt your brand or crush your business.”

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Why Connell McShane Believes NewsNation’s Election Night Coverage Is Like Political NFL RedZone

“So on an election night, the election is the [sport]: who’s winning and why? How did we get to this point, or who said what about whom before we got to this point?”

How a Used Range Rover Made Paul Anderson Radio’s Agent

"Talent don't need to be coddled...What talent need is an honest partner."

Inside Adam Smith’s Journey From Barstool Sports to 97.5 The Fanatic

"It was a long recovery. For me and my family's sake, I wasn't even going to tip my toe in the water till I was absolutely ready to come back."

Why Catchphrases Are Not Content: A Radio Veteran’s Warning to Hosts

The catchphrase is like parsley on your plate at a fine restaurant. It adds a little specialness. The catchphrase should never be the main course.