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Nick Jordan Exit Reshapes Indianapolis B105.7 & 97.1 Hank Programming

"That's a significant dual-station responsibility in the Indianapolis market, reflecting modern consolidation realities."

Why Are Talk Radio Hosts Missing From 2026 Marconi Award Nominees?

News/talk has produced Marconi winners and finalists for years. Hosts who've been recognized before -- or who've built shows around exactly the kind of local connection and audience loyalty the Marconis are meant to honor -- don't typically forget to apply.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Marci Braun, US 99 Chicago

"The hang time you get with artists is definitely part of the secret sauce because you feel invested,"

Inside Mark Simone’s Decision to Expand His 710 WOR Show

"We're doing very well ratings-wise, and apparently really well sales-wise, advertising-wise. If we have sponsors waiting, that's a good sign."

ESPN Owes Upwards of 20 Million For Ratings Shortfalls

Despite the efforts of the College Football Playoff committee and some media outlets downplaying the financial hit ESPN took by being forced to televise...

If You Invite Them In, They Just Might Stay Awhile

When was the last time you truly showed your appreciation to your audience? I'm not talking about fielding a phone call, responding to a...

ESPN Films Announces New 30 For 30 Projects

ESPN Films today announced several new 30 for 30 projects including documentaries on the ’85 Chicago Bears and the Duke lacrosse scandal, and the...

Jonah Kerri Joins Sports Illustrated and MLB Network

Ex-Grantland and ESPN staffer Jonah Keri has found a pair of new homes for his sportswriting and TV appearances in 2016 and (presumably) beyond...

John Smoltz Named Lead Fox MLB Game Analyst

A first-ballot Hall of Famer, World Series champion and Cy Young Award winner, John Smoltz has been named the lead analyst for FOX Sports’...

Mike and Mike To Enter The NAB Hall of Fame

ESPN President John Skipper appeared this morning on "Mike and Mike" and announced that the National Association of Broadcasters has selected "Mike and Mike" to...

An Open Letter To The Class of 2016 (And Beyond)

When you're in a management role, you receive inquiries for employment on a daily basis. Heck, sometimes it's on an hourly basis. Job seekers...

5 Tips From Rocky Which Can Help Your Talk Show

If you were born in the seventies and are a child of the eighties, chances are you're familiar with some iconic movies. Star Wars,...

Why Personalities Like Ronda Rousey Interest Us

On Sunday morning I awoke to a flurry of messages on my phone and social media. They were all related to Holly Holm knocking...

Satisfying The Appetite For Sports Information

Two weeks ago I read a column by Jason Whitlock and it got my wheels spinning. The outspoken columnist who recently left ESPN and returned to...

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Why Are Talk Radio Hosts Missing From 2026 Marconi Award Nominees?

News/talk has produced Marconi winners and finalists for years. Hosts who've been recognized before -- or who've built shows around exactly the kind of local connection and audience loyalty the Marconis are meant to honor -- don't typically forget to apply.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Marci Braun, US 99 Chicago

"The hang time you get with artists is definitely part of the secret sauce because you feel invested,"

Inside Mark Simone’s Decision to Expand His 710 WOR Show

"We're doing very well ratings-wise, and apparently really well sales-wise, advertising-wise. If we have sponsors waiting, that's a good sign."

The San Francisco Giants Reported Rocky Relationship With KNBR Has a Simple Fix

"Baseball has plenty of unwritten rules. Sports radio partnerships do too. One of them is understanding that a flagship station still has an obligation to call it like it sees it, hold teams accountable, and deliver the type of coverage local fans expect."