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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."

The BSM Top 20 Mid Market Sports Stations of 2018

“Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2018.”

BSM’s Top 20 Mid-Market Sports Stations of 2017 Are…

Now that the Super Bowl is complete and the Philadelphia Eagles have earned their first world championship, it's time to find out who earned...

BSM Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 12 – Chris McClain – WFNZ

The 12th episode of Season 2 features a conversation with Charlotte sports radio morning host Chris McClain. Over the course of thirty two minutes,...

WFNZ Inks Chris Kroeger To Contract Extension

Charlotte sports radio station 102.5/610 The Fan WFNZ has signed afternoon host Chris Kroeger to a multi year contract extension. The talented sports talker...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Sports Stations of 2016 Are…

The morning after the New England Patriots pulled off an improbable comeback to become Super Bowl champions, the sports radio industry does the same...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Afternoon Shows of 2016 Are…

We're halfway through the 2016 BSM Top 20 in Sports Radio, and today the afternoon shows gain our undivided attention. Before you scroll down...

Entercom Expands Into Charlotte; Purchases The Fan

Entercom Communications has struck a deal with the Beasley Broadcast Group to purchase two FM and two AM stations in Charlotte for $24 million dollars...

Welcome To The 2016 Sports Radio Draft

Welcome to the second annual sports radio draft. I created this project last year to introduce sports radio fans, and industry people to some of...

Chris Kroeger – 610 The Fan

When you listen to Chris Kroeger, you're instantly drawn in by his passion, enthusiasm, and the high energy of James Brown's "Living in America"...

WFNZ’s ‘Doghouse’ Benefits From Panthers Success

For sports station WFNZ-AM (“Fan” 610), the Panthers championship run this season has been a bonanza. Ratings are up, excitement is high and the station’s...

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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."