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Axl Rose, Ozzy Osbourne & Rock’s Greatest Onstage Meltdowns

Last year in this space over the 4th, we...

The Zalinski Effect: What a Movie Villain Teaches Us About Radio’s Talent Paradox

"We just give the driver another reason to plug their phone in and leave us behind."

It’s OK to Be Pro-America: Why Radio Should Embrace July 4th

"The timing of FIFA visitors coming to the USA as we celebrate our 250th birthday is perfect."

SportsCenter: AM Has the Best Comedy Team on Sports Television

"Striewski and Scott do not claim to be comedians, but they are hardly your typical studio desk jockeys. In truth, they are beyond labels. They are simply outstanding SportsCenter anchors who showcase their inimitable humor, genuinely enjoy working together, and produce a broadcast that is equally informative and entertaining."

Eric Spitz Leaving CBS Sports Radio to Join SiriusXM

Veteran sports radio executive Eric Spitz is joining SiriusXM as their new Vice President of Sports Programming. Spitz will report directly to Steve Cohen,...

Nick Wright Determined To Make His Mark on FOX Sports 1

Every sports radio host has their own set of goals. For many, it’s to make a good living, hosting in the city where they...

Sports Radio Winter Ratings Report

The winter book isn't always kind to the sports radio format. Although stations may remain atop the ratings ladder with Men 25-54, shares tend...

WFAN-Mike Francesa Reunion Raises Many Questions

There are times when sports radio news stories break and put me in a very awkward position. I believe strongly in transparency and honesty....

The Michael Kay Show Beats WFAN in the Winter Book

The race for afternoon ratings supremacy in New York City tightened in 2017 between Mike Francesa and The Michael Kay Show. But despite a...

Gordon Borrell Gets The Radio Business…and So Do I

If you work in a sports radio programming department, chances are you haven't heard of Borrell Associates. They're a local media research outfit fronted by Gordon...

WFAN and ESPN New York in Tight Race in Afternoons

The first ratings book during the post-Mike Francesa era is not complete, but after two months ESPN is knocking on WFAN’s door in an...

Observations of the BSM 2017 Top 20

Six days of BSM 2017 Top 20 lists are in the books and I'm thrilled to have it in my rear view mirror. The...

BSM’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Stations of 2017 Are…

Now that the Super Bowl is complete and the Philadelphia Eagles have earned their first world championship, it's time to find out who earned...

The Top 20 Major Market Program Director’s of 2017 Are…

Much of the focus of the BSM Top 20 in sports radio revolves around the on-air talent. For good reason, they're the people who...

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The Zalinski Effect: What a Movie Villain Teaches Us About Radio’s Talent Paradox

"We just give the driver another reason to plug their phone in and leave us behind."

It’s OK to Be Pro-America: Why Radio Should Embrace July 4th

"The timing of FIFA visitors coming to the USA as we celebrate our 250th birthday is perfect."

SportsCenter: AM Has the Best Comedy Team on Sports Television

"Striewski and Scott do not claim to be comedians, but they are hardly your typical studio desk jockeys. In truth, they are beyond labels. They are simply outstanding SportsCenter anchors who showcase their inimitable humor, genuinely enjoy working together, and produce a broadcast that is equally informative and entertaining."

AI Isn’t Replacing Sports Media Talent, It’s Replacing Those Who Ignore It

"Five years from now, I don't think employers will ask whether applicants know how to use AI. They'll simply assume they do, just as they assume candidates know how to send an email, edit audio, or post to social media. The differentiator won't be whether you use AI. It'll be how effectively you use it."