Sportscasting in the Digital Age

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John McGuire, PhD, is professor and Welch-Bridgewater Chair for Sports Media at Oklahoma State University's School of Media and Strategic Communications. Dr. McGuire was a co-editor for The ESPN Effect: Exploring the Worldwide Leader in Sports and ESPN and the Changing Sports Media Landscape. Dr. McGuire's work has been published in the Journal of Sports Media, Communication and Sport, international Journal of Sport Communication, Newspaper Research Journal, and Journal of Radio and Audio Media. During his 16 years as a sports announcer, Dr. McGuire did play-by-play or color commentary for more than 300 college and high school events while working for two Missouri radio stations. Over his broadcast and academic career, Dr. McGuire has won nearly two dozen awards for sports and news reporting.

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Sportscasting in the Digital Age: More than the Game is a much-needed textbook that not only dives deep into the "how to" of sports play-by-play, but also gives students a broader understanding of the sports media industry and how to find their place in an ultra-competitive business. It covers a range of topics, including:

• The roles of the sportscaster
• Preparing for game day
• Unique aspects of calling specific sports
• Calling the game for both radio and television
• Conducting interviews
• Negotiating contracts and working with advertisers
• How to be "the face" of the team Featuring breakout sections with expert insight from leaders in the field-including Cubs announcer Pat Hughes and ESPN/ABC's Dusty Dvoracek-and profiles of great interviewers such as the late Jack Buck and ESPN host and reporter Marty Smith, Sportscasting in the Digital Age is full of practical guidance and behind-the-scenes details that will prepare the next generation of sportscasters for success.