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RIAA Pushes AI Music Labels — Will Streaming Services Comply?

The recorded music industry just took its boldest step...

Charlamagne Tha God Named to Hollywood Walk of Fame

"These 32 extraordinary individuals have each made a lasting impact on audiences around the world,"

ESPN’s Latest Layoffs Continue the Slow Death of Sports Media’s Middle Class

"After 30 years in sports media, the most valuable lesson I've learned is also the simplest. The audience falls in love with people. The business falls in love with numbers, and the numbers always win."

The Subscription Question Hanging Over SiriusXM’s Deal With Audacy

"The real challenge isn't adding great content. It's convincing consumers to change habits they've spent years developing. Netflix is learning in real time that paying for exclusive access to content people already enjoy elsewhere doesn't automatically persuade them to open their wallets. SiriusXM now faces a similar test."

Stephen A. Smith Named Recipient of Joseph M. Quinn Award for Lifetime Achievement from Los Angeles Press Club

"Stephen A. Smith is one of the most accomplished sports journalists in the country and brings unparalleled passion to his job."

How Important is Your Sports Media Brand to Your Best On-Air Talent?

"At some point, the best want more. If all you have to show them is the same stage with a few more dollars, eventually they look around."

The 2024 BSM Summit Was a Great Success But The Advertising Industry Needs to Step Up in 2025

"I'm calling on advertising professionals to step it up in 2025. This conference and room benefits you too."

Stephen A. Smith & Paul Heyman Were Headliners; Phil Mackey & Matt Moscona Steal Headlines

Based on the response most everyone I talked to had about this session, this was the "light bulb moment" for most during the Summit.

Stephen A. Smith: “I Want to be Recognized as Arguably the Greatest Sports Commentator Who Ever Lived”

"I want to be an impact player, one of the preeminent voices, on any level, that this nation has ever seen."

Chad Withrow: Pat McAfee-Stephen A. Smith Feud is a WWE Work

"You know what I initially thought, just because it is the New York Post, is that Norby Williamson leaked this to them as well."

Report: Stephen A. Smith, Pat McAfee Have ‘Explosive’ Phone Argument Over Creative Differences

"Pat McAfee and I have no issue and the notion that he’d be banned from First Take is B.S. We are No.1 and he has absolutely contributed to us remaining No.1.

Dan Le Batard: I Think Stephen A. Smith is About to ‘Shake the Industry With His Next Contract’

"He’s going to have an ability to get power here because he brought in Shannon Sharpe too; he carried him over."

Stephen A. Smith Podcast Moves to iHeartPodcasts

“When you connect with anything or anyone at the top of their field, the excitement can’t be tamed."

The 2024 BSM Summit Welcomes Stephen A. Smith, Andrew Marchand and 7 More Speakers!

"I am both personally and professionally excited to announce that Stephen A. Smith will join us at the 2024 BSM Summit."

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Charlamagne Tha God Named to Hollywood Walk of Fame

"These 32 extraordinary individuals have each made a lasting impact on audiences around the world,"

ESPN’s Latest Layoffs Continue the Slow Death of Sports Media’s Middle Class

"After 30 years in sports media, the most valuable lesson I've learned is also the simplest. The audience falls in love with people. The business falls in love with numbers, and the numbers always win."

The Subscription Question Hanging Over SiriusXM’s Deal With Audacy

"The real challenge isn't adding great content. It's convincing consumers to change habits they've spent years developing. Netflix is learning in real time that paying for exclusive access to content people already enjoy elsewhere doesn't automatically persuade them to open their wallets. SiriusXM now faces a similar test."

92.5 WXTU’s Nicole Michalik Discusses Crossing Over From Pop to Country

"If vinyl records can have a sexy comeback so can radio."