4 New Sports Broadcasting Books Reshaping the Industry in 2025

While working as a seasoned sports broadcaster, John Piper noticed a gap in accessible resources tailored specifically for high school sports commentary. In this concise guide, he breaks down essential skills such as play-by-play narration, color analysis, and effective broadcast team dynamics, making these approachable for beginners. You’ll also learn how to research teams and players thoroughly and master on-air techniques that maintain audience engagement. This book suits students, educators, and community volunteers eager to elevate local sports coverage with practical tips and real-world examples from Piper’s extensive experience.

Unlike most sports broadcasting books that zero in on technical production, George Hirthler’s narrative explores the human stories behind the college basketball broadcasting boom. Drawing on his thirty years as a creative producer in the Olympic Movement, Hirthler reveals how Rick and Dee Ray’s partnership revolutionized the industry through bold deals and talent spotting, alongside a compelling love story. You gain insight into the strategic moves that elevated college basketball to national prominence, including key relationships with coaches and athletic directors. This book suits those intrigued by the intersection of media, sports culture, and personal ambition rather than purely technical broadcasting skills.

This tailored book explores the latest developments reshaping sports broadcasting in 2025, focusing on your specific interests and background. It examines emerging technologies, innovative storytelling techniques, and the evolving role of digital platforms, all personalized to address your unique goals in the sports media landscape. By concentrating on cutting-edge insights, this book offers a focused journey through the newest research and discoveries that define the future of sports broadcasting. Through a personalized lens, it reveals how these trends impact content production, audience engagement, and broadcast innovation, making the complex world of sports media accessible and relevant to your experience and ambitions.

Jeffrey S. Gurock's extensive background in Jewish studies and history led him to craft an illuminating biography of Marty Glickman, a pivotal figure in New York sports broadcasting whose career spanned from the 1940s to the 1990s. You’ll learn not only about Glickman's distinctive broadcasting style that shaped the industry but also about his resilience in the face of anti-Semitic barriers, including his exclusion from the 1936 Olympics. The book delves into how Glickman’s personal struggles and triumphs intersected with broader cultural challenges faced by American Jews, offering insights into both sports media and social history. If you’re interested in the evolution of sports broadcasting alongside complex social narratives, this book gives you a vivid, nuanced portrait.

Steven Secular takes you inside the NBA’s innovative media strategy, revealing how the league reshaped sports broadcasting into a global streaming powerhouse. You’ll learn how the NBA’s multiplatform approach integrates diverse cultures and languages to engage fans worldwide, transforming games into content-first experiences. The book traces this evolution from cable TV beginnings in the 1980s to today’s digital streaming era, illustrating the league’s shift toward media production and distribution akin to a streaming studio. If you’re interested in how sports media adapts to global audiences and digital platforms, this book offers concrete insights into a leading example of that transformation.