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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."

Nick Bahe Added To Westwood One’s Coverage Of The NCAA Tournament

"March Madness is the greatest sporting event and I’m so excited to cover it again with the great people at Westwood One."

Gary Sharp Announces Departure From 1620 The Zone

"I shared the airwaves with some extremely talented people who made me better. Proud of what we did on- and off-air."

Nebraska Sports Media Mourns The Passing Of Matt Vrzal

"Matty was one of a kind. He was one of one. There's not enough word to describe Vrzal. He was genuine, sincere, loyal. He had a personality that would drive some crazy"

Countdown To Summer: David Moore 100.7 KSLX Phoenix

The unique thing about Phoenix is that summer is for locals only and is actually a little slower than the rest of the year due to the intense heat.

Mark Onwiler Exits 1620 The Zone PD Role to Manage Mizzou Student Media

"I could not be more excited to work with students who are striving to become the next generation of journalists, broadcasters, and storytellers."

Nick Handley Departs 1620 The Zone in Omaha

"I obviously wish it would've lasted longer, but it's out of my hands."

Mark Onwiler Named Program Director of 1620 The Zone in Omaha

Onwiler joins the station after a stint as Station Manager of 93.7 The Ticket in Lincoln.

Nick Handley Joining 1620 The Zone

"I couldn't be more excited to be a part of the 1620 the Zone team and come back to the place where I got my start in radio."

NRG Media, Westwood One Extend College World Series Deal

"NRG and its sports station 1620 The Zone will continue to produce radio coverage of the event for Westwood One."

BSM’s Top 20 Mid Market Local Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2019

"BSM's Top 20 Mid-Market morning shows of 2019 as voted on by sports radio professionals."

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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."