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The Industry According to Gary Jay, Land Shark Promotion Studio

"Radio cannot afford to become a tired jukebox with 15 minutes of commercials every hour."

Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

How Important Are Callers To Sports Talk Radio?

Everybody who loves sports, has an opinion on it, and those who listen to sports radio shows, want to be a part of them....

Is National Programming a Difference Maker?

One topic that has been interesting to watch unfold over the past year has been the shift of local radio operators to take back...

Programming For Ghosts

I'm a firm believer that anyone who works in the sports radio business is an employee of the listener. They decide whether or not to...

Do You Know Who You’re Hiring?

If you've ever watched the show "Shark Tank" or "The Voice", you've watched people present themselves in front of the coaches or sharks, hoping...

How Do You Define Success?

In the radio industry there is a constant pressure to succeed. Whether it's a boss stressing the importance of increasing your ratings, a sales manager pushing...

Producing a Top Rated Radio Show

What goes into producing a top rated afternoon show? How has the position changed over the years? Check out this great video which was produced...

Discovering New Talent

This week I had the privilege of spending a few days in Bristol, CT at ESPN among some of the brightest minds in the sports...

The World of Men 25-54

Defining success for a sports radio station can be measured in many different ways. There's laying out guidelines and goals for what you expect...

Zach McCrite – 107.7 The Franchise

One of the real joys in this industry for yours truly is when I stumble upon a personality who I believe has something to...

Why Knowing and Embracing Your Role Matters!

  That quote above from Shane Battier paints a great picture of what is required for teams to come together and accomplish their goals. Everyone...

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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

How Matt Barrie Is Prepared To Tackle the Challenge of Hosting SEC Nation

"If you're a college football junkie like I am, there are few jobs with ESPN that scratch that itch. SEC Nation is one of them."