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The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Chad Doing Added To Afternoons At Rip City Radio

In October, Chad Doing returned home to Portland and signed on with Rip City Radio 620 to host the station's pre and post-game coverage...

How Do We Solve Sports Radio’s Diversity Problem?

Having an in-depth conversation about diversity in sports talk radio is difficult. It's a subject that makes many people uncomfortable and defensive, but it's...

BSM Podcast Episode 5: Scott Kaplan – Mighty 1090

On the 5th episode, Barrett Sports Media President Jason Barrett shares his thoughts on the Infinite Dial study conducted by Edison Research. The Starting...

Sports Radio Is Thinking But Not Acting Social

Satisfying the wants and needs of the audience is a daily priority for every sports radio executive, host and employee. But when advancing the...

BSM Podcast Episode 4: Damon Amendolara, CBS Sports Radio

Barrett Sports Media President Jason Barrett weighs in on the news of ESPN being tasked with eliminating on-air jobs as the network continues to...

Zach Bye To Join 104.3 The Fan in Denver

Zach Bye is leaving his position as co-host of "Big Board Sports" with Rodger Wyland on ESPN Radio 104.5 The Team in Albany, NY, for...

The Clock Is Ticking on Sports Radio Updates

I sat down recently with Damon Amendolara to tape an upcoming episode of the BSM Podcast and after our conversation he asked me "who...

Developing Your Brand’s Baseball Season Strategy

Before you know it, opening day will be here. And when it arrives, listeners will return in full force to hear their favorite local...

KNBR Drops Sports Updates, Parts with Two Anchors

The arrival of the internet followed by the explosion of social media during the past decade has led to a massive change in the...

The Benefits & Misconceptions of Hiring An Agent

The decision of when and if to retain an agent is an important one for a sports radio personality. When you rise through the...

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Lynn Barstow: Alternative Radio Programming Legend

"The station does enjoy top of mind awareness from having that tentpole morning show. It gives us a connection to the audience that just being a music jukebox can't provide."