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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."

Helmets and Heels on 1010XL is the First, But Hopefully Not The Last

1010XL is proving what many in the industry have already known: there are incredibly talented women ready to lead shows in our format.

How Important is Your Sports Media Brand to Your Best On-Air Talent?

"At some point, the best want more. If all you have to show them is the same stage with a few more dollars, eventually they look around."

1010XL Announces New Lineup, ‘Helmets & Heels’ Added to Middays

"The moves are designed to feature shorter shows, allowing the station to quicken the pace, and expand programming choices for the city's most passionate fans."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2023

"A total of 64 sports radio stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Can Radio Compete With All Forms of Media?

"It used to be that radio owned audio, television owned video, and newspapers owned print. Those days are gone."

1010XL Jay Fund Radiothon Raises Nearly $250,000 For Pediatric Cancer Research

"In the 15 year history of the radiothon, the station has raised just under $1.5 billion for the Jay Fund."

Frank Frangie Prepared 20 Minutes of “Blowout Material” For Ohio State/Maryland Broadcast

"We almost went through it -- almost rehearsed it -- because I was convinced we were looking at 35-10 at the half. That's just the way the Ohio State games go."

Jason Barrett Podcast: Steve Griffin, 1010 XL

Local ownership comes with its own unique set of challenges. At 1010XL in Jacksonville, Steve Griffin faces those challenges head on and delivers for...

Countdown to Coverage: Best Local Radio Show For NFL Fans

"Whether they are doing something very different or just offering a deeper dive than most, quality content should be recognized."

Mia O’Brien is Raising The Bar at 1010 XL

“I firmly believe if anyone wants to get into the media business, you have to know how to tell stories and you have to know how to work the gear,” said O’Brien. “You learn how to do that in local news. They throw you into the deep end nine times out of 10, and I was definitely prepared for my next step in my career and beyond.”

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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."