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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."

Buck Belue Moving to Weeknights, Adding Saturday Show on 680 The Fan

"We are thrilled to offer our listeners more opportunities to enjoy Buck Belue’s expertise and passion for sports."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Program Directors

"A total of 29 program directors were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Program Directors category."

Barrett Sallee Hired as Pre and Post Game Show Host for Atlanta Braves Play-By-Play on 680 The Fan

The Atlanta Braves Radio Network and 680 The Fan have announced the hiring of Barrett Sallee as the new host for the Braves Network...

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino Continue to Set a High Standard for Sports Radio Conversation in Atlanta

"If you want to hear how sports radio is supposed to sound, give this show a listen."

Kevin McAlpin Leaving Atlanta Braves Radio Network After 13 Seasons

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Keith Britton Promoted to Brand Manager at 92.3 The Fan Cleveland Replacing Andy Roth

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Andy Roth Named Director of Programming for Sports Radio 680/93.7FM The Fan

Dickey Broadcasting Company has announced the hiring of Andy Roth as Director of Programming for Sports Radio 680/93.7FM The Fan. Roth had been Brand Manager...

Baseball Legend Willie Mays Dies at 93, 680 The Fan to Air Interview Wednesday

"I want to thank you all from the bottom of my broken heart for the unwavering love you have shown him over the years. You have been his life’s blood."

680/93.7 The Fan in Atlanta Renews Georgia Tech Athletics for Five Years

“We’re proud that 680/93.7 The Fan will remain the flagship station of the Georgia Tech Sports Network, as it has been for the last 30-plus years."

Hutson Mason Leaving 680 The Fan

Mason has accepted a new opportunity with the Chick-Fil-A corporate office.

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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."