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Fred Toucher’s Simple Philosophy Behind His Boston Radio Success

"The advantage of being on for a long time is people feel they know you if you choose to share yourself with them. If you choose not to do that, then you're doing yourself a disservice. That prevents that special relationship between you and the audience."

Meet 580 WCHS’ Chris Lawrence, News/Talk Radio’s Only Marconi Award Personality Nominee

"I was really surprised to hear that I was the only one. It makes me think I must be doing something right if I was able to still be nominated and nobody else in this particular genre was."

WCBS-FM’s New Morning Show Embraces the Station’s Legendary History

"For years, 101.1 was the frequency where all the great talent ended their careers"

Why NFL Sunday Ticket Is A Premium Product With A Major Problem

"Fans shouldn't have to choose between accepting a blackout and hoping their favorite team's game doesn't compete with an overtime finish somewhere else. They paid for access, and they should receive it."

Apple’s Video Podcast Shift Must Be a Wake up Call for Sports Radio

"The brands that win over the next decade won’t debate whether video matters. They’ll focus on executing it better than anyone else. They’ll understand that visibility drives discovery, discovery drives engagement, and engagement drives revenue."

Netflix Announces Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano Bout Coming In May

"Most Valuable Promotions, the fighter-first outfit co-founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, confirmed the matchup Tuesday and formally introduced its first major push into MMA."

Mike Ryan Ruiz Admits Reaching a Breaking Point in Comments About Boomer Esiason

"When it comes to sports, we can disagree. But if you’re just trying to shut up one side because it makes you feel better and it helps you sleep at night, that’s where I take issue with it."

550 WGR Launches FM Simulcast Replacing 107.7/104.7 The Wolf

"The format change occurred overnight, transitioning both 107.7 FM and translator 104.7 FM from country music to a full-time simulcast of WGR."

Paul Pabst: Dan Patrick Still Has “His Fastball”

"If he doesn't have his fastball, hand it off to a younger person. I think he completely still has his fastball."

TV Viewership at Highest Levels in a Year Elevated by Live Sports, News

"ESPN posted an 82% increase in viewership compared to December, a staggering jump that underscores how postseason college football continues to function as appointment television in a fragmented media environment."

BET Officially Cancels Cam Newton Hosted ‘106 & Sports’

"Although the launch carried significant promotional weight and high-profile backing, network officials confirmed the series will not move forward with additional installments."

Gregg Giannotti: Stephen A. Smith Has “Zero” Chance Of Winning A Primary Race

"I think this is a bit of a bridge too far. Probably shows you how much power he has over there at ESPN."

Chris Myers’ Versatility Bridged the Daytona 500, the NFL and Beyond At FOX Sports

"If you can do a lot of things good enough, you’re going to stay employed for a long time. As a sports fan, I would be bored with just one sport if they weren’t playing."

NBC Sports Sees 87% Leap In Viewership In Early NBA All-Star Game Returns

"The broadcast peaked at 9.8 million viewers between 7:00 and 7:15 p.m. ET as Team USA secured a 48-45 win over the World squad."

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Meet 580 WCHS’ Chris Lawrence, News/Talk Radio’s Only Marconi Award Personality Nominee

"I was really surprised to hear that I was the only one. It makes me think I must be doing something right if I was able to still be nominated and nobody else in this particular genre was."

WCBS-FM’s New Morning Show Embraces the Station’s Legendary History

"For years, 101.1 was the frequency where all the great talent ended their careers"

Why NFL Sunday Ticket Is A Premium Product With A Major Problem

"Fans shouldn't have to choose between accepting a blackout and hoping their favorite team's game doesn't compete with an overtime finish somewhere else. They paid for access, and they should receive it."

Jack White’s Board Game and the Lost Art of Creating Fans

"Are we developing fans, or just collecting streams?