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The Industry According To: Art Alexakis, Everclear

"If people want to hear the hits, I play the hits. I play fan favorites. I play requests. Furthermore, why wouldn't you want to make people happy?"

Gerald McCoy Never Chased a Media Career With ESPN, NFL Network: The Networks Found Him

"I’ve been blessed with the gift of communication and natural non-fear of crowds and cameras."

Why Dan Bongino’s Radio Comeback Matters for Westwood One

Bringing him back into the terrestrial fold isn't just a nice programming story for Westwood One. It's a legitimately strong business move.

A Defense of iHeartMedia’s Bob Pittman and Cumulus’ Mary Berner

Why has there been a lack of innovation in radio over the past decade? It's because even a short-term drop in ratings and revenue is considered a moment to panic. What are Bob and Mary to do? They are prisoners of their companies' covenants.

Boomer Esiason: ‘Troy Aikman Pivoted Well After Aaron Rodgers Injury’

"He was the toast of the town here, and 99% of the media attention was focused on the Jets."

Jason Whitlock: Everything Stephen A. Smith Says is a Negotiating Tactic

"He's looking for $25 mil a year. Wonder if Fox Sports (in conjunction with Fox News) would give it to him?"

ESPN Layoffs Resume, NFL & NBA Talent Likely To See Biggest Cuts

"The company is beginning its latest phase of layoffs this week with Vice President of Research, Insights and Analytics Barry Blyn receiving a pink slip Wednesday morning."

ESPN Gets 3 Monday Night Double-Headers, Multiple ESPN+ Exclusive NFL Games

"This year’s slate of 25 games is the most The Walt Disney Company has ever presented."

Joe Buck Has Settled Into Monday Nights on ESPN

“Being quiet does not mean that you don’t know. Being quiet means that you’re just taking it all in and letting the viewer at home enjoy it that way too.”

Troy Aikman Doesn’t See Himself Leaving TV to Pursue GM Opportunities

"I’m in a good place with my career. I really enjoy the people that I work with. I’m as happy as I’ve ever been. So more than likely that’s something that’s not going to happen.”

Troy Aikman Believes Tom Brady Has Bright Broadcasting Future

"He has some real opinions. He hasn’t always voiced all of those, of course. Now he will have a platform to where it will be expected."

Anatomy of An Analyst: Troy Aikman

"While he may be controversial at times, he’s spot on with his criticisms of players, especially QBs."

What Is Skip Bayless Even Going For?

"When it comes to Bayless, it is hard to react to the things he says and tweets without the context of history, and his history certainly has not earned him any benefit of the doubt."

Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Welcomes Class of 2022

“You look at the names that are in ahead of you and you think, ‘What am I doing on this list? Somebody made a mistake.’”

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Bringing him back into the terrestrial fold isn't just a nice programming story for Westwood One. It's a legitimately strong business move.

A Defense of iHeartMedia’s Bob Pittman and Cumulus’ Mary Berner

Why has there been a lack of innovation in radio over the past decade? It's because even a short-term drop in ratings and revenue is considered a moment to panic. What are Bob and Mary to do? They are prisoners of their companies' covenants.

20 Brands in 20 Days: John Allers, Live 105, San Francisco

"We're a legacy brand with a lot of passion around it, and we've really tried to lean into that. But we're also a new brand starting with no sacred cows."