Tag: Westwood One

"The connection that powers sports radio has never been the transmitter, the brand name on the building or the corporate strategy outlined in a quarterly earnings call. It’s the host behind the microphone building a daily relationship with an audience that chooses to spend time with them."

"Digital success for broadcasters will come from utilizing existing strengths: trusted relationships, local knowledge, and storytelling expertise."

"There is so much new breaking news every day in the world of sports. It’s not playing ‘Stairway to Heaven’ again. Literally, every time you tune in there is something new going on."

"Two hundred and thirty three (233) Country radio shows appeared on ballots submitted by our voters this year."

"Two hundred (200) Classic Rock radio shows were eligible for voting consideration this year."

"Over the past decade, the number of sports-formatted AM/FM stations has climbed 14%, while revenue shares, as measured by Miller Kaplan, have surged 38%."

The network says there will be "future expansion on other platforms" in addition to Rumble and YouTube in the coming months.

"A total of 62 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the National News/Talk Radio Shows category."

"A total of 90 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the National Sports Radio Shows category."

I don't know about you, but I don't want to look around the news/talk radio landscape and keep thinking "It's clear that person would rather be on TV."