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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."

Audacy Ups Ryan Cooley To SVP/Market Manager In Portland

Cooley launched his career at Audacy in 2005 as a Sales Associate, steadily advancing to hold leadership positions in Portland, Boston, and San Francisco.

Isaac Ropp Has Done it His Way at 1080 The Fan in Portland

As Isaac Ropp approaches 19 years of hosting Isaac & Suke on 1080 The Fan in Portland, he can’t help but think back to...

Andy Johnson: MLB ‘Missed Opportunity’ on Fourth of July Holiday

"It’s the Fourth of July, we’re celebrating America; there’s nothing more American than baseball,’ and it felt like a missed opportunity.”

Brandon Sprague: ‘I Don’t Know’ About Crossover Between Netflix Subscribers and Sports Fans

"They’re doing more live content is kind of the point."

750 The Game Wins Mornings and Middays, 1080 The Fan Takes Afternoons in Portland Winter Ratings Book

For the full week (M-SU, 6a-12a), Alpha Media’s 750 The Game finished ahead of its local competition in the sports radio format with a 4.0 share and ninth-place ranking among Men 25-54.

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."

1080 The Fan Gets Big Performance From Isaac and Suke in Portland Fall Ratings Book

For the full week (M-SU 6a-12a), 1080 The Fan amassed a 3.6 share, finishing eighth in the market.

Andy Johnson: Listeners Love Our YouTube Stream Because They See We’re Annoyed By Our Producer

"I love how you’re making this my fault for you guys not being able to tell time."

Andy Johnson: Jac Collinsworth, Jason Garrett Were ‘Half-Asleep’ on Saturday

"I don’t know if I’ve ever had a bigger letdown than that."

AM Radio Programmers Sound Off on Legislation & Evolution

“Frankly, we weren't waiting around to see what would happen with the AM band.”

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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."