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Major League Baseball, ESPN Resume Discussions as Opt-Out Nears

The mutual opt out of the final three seasons of its $550 million annual agreement between MLB and ESPN included rights to Sunday Night Baseball, the Home Run Derby, and a portion of MLB’s postseason coverage including the wild card round

Silver Tribe Media Names Neal Carruth as New General Manager

"I’m so excited to help talent, brands, and properties build in this fast-changing digital media environment.”

Shams Charania Tried To Be a “Great Teammate” in Not Posting NBA Draft Picks Early

"I caught myself [about to post those tweets] at least five to 10 times. But that’s just human nature."

Jeff Tyler Longtime iHeartMedia Executive Steps Down

iHeartMedia Area President Jeff Tyler is retiring, bringing to a close a 47-year career in broadcasting.

2022 BSM Summit Adds Pablo Torre, Joe Fortenbaugh, Kazeem Famuyide & John Jastremski

"By the time March's conference rolls around, we'll have somewhere between 50-60 people announced to participate at the two day Summit."

Sports Radio Must Address Its Own Minority Issues

"Radio companies have made it a priority to give women and minorities more opportunities at the Market Manager level, but it doesn't excuse a lack of progress in programming."

BSM’s Top 20 Original Sports Podcasts of 2019

"BSM's Top 20 Original Sports Podcasts as voted on by sports radio industry professionals."

The BSM Top 5 Original Sports Podcasts of 2018

“Radio executives voted to determine the Top 5 Original Sports Podcasts of 2018.”

Something To Bet On

By nature I'm passionate about the radio industry and quick to defend it. Two decades of labor, five market stops, hundreds of relationships, and...

Sports Media Traveled a Long Road in 2017

2017 offered no shortage of news on the sports media industry. It seemed like every month this year included a major development for sports...

FOX Sports Creates a Stir With Its New Digital Strategy

FOX Sports is under media attack after releasing a number of staffers from their digital department. The company is trying to modify its digital...

Will Audiences Pay For Local Sports Radio Digital Content?

The interest in sports radio programming continues to soar across the globe. But is that appetite for sports audio content strong enough to expect local audiences...

BSM Podcast Episode 12: Michael McCarthy & Bryan Curtis

One week after terminating an estimated 100 on-air employees, ESPN has been the topic of conversation in every sports media circle. Jason recaps the...

Welcome To The 2017 Sports Radio Draft

Each year when millions across the nation get diagnosed with a heavy case of 'Draft Fever', I like to use the most popular event...

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Silver Tribe Media Names Neal Carruth as New General Manager

"I’m so excited to help talent, brands, and properties build in this fast-changing digital media environment.”

Shams Charania Tried To Be a “Great Teammate” in Not Posting NBA Draft Picks Early

"I caught myself [about to post those tweets] at least five to 10 times. But that’s just human nature."

Jeff Tyler Longtime iHeartMedia Executive Steps Down

iHeartMedia Area President Jeff Tyler is retiring, bringing to a close a 47-year career in broadcasting.

Jay Michaels Out At Mix 96.5 And 95.7 The Spot in Houston

Michaels joined the cluster in May 2023, taking on both programming responsibilities and an on-air role, hosting middays on Mix 96.5.