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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."

93.7 The Fan’s Colin Dunlap to Receive the Champions Award at the 2024 BSM Summit

"Many in that situation would wish a listener well and move on to the next call or topic. Not everyone would leap into action to find a treatment center for an audience member."

93.7 The Fan’s Colin Dunlap Calls on the Audience to Help a Fellow Listener

Colin Dunlap took a caller from a senior citizen who said her husband had been injured at work, and wasn't able to remove the snow. He connect her with a series of listeners to ensure her driveway was cleared.

Chris Mack Joining Y108 FM Pittsburgh, Hosting Afternoon Drive

"Chris Mack is a Pittsburgher who knows this market inside and out, and we are excited to see him connect and entertain every day on every platform with the city."

93.7 The Fan Enjoys Growth in Pittsburgh Fall Ratings Book

Full-week metrics (M-SU, 6a-12a) for the quarter placed 93.7 The Fan in a tie for second with a 9.5 share.

Andrew Fillipponi: Why Can’t I Swear Like Pat McAfee Does?

Fillipponi joked he didn't know whether or not he could swear during an appearance on SiriusXM before questioning why McAfee can get away with it on ESPN.

Adam Crowley: Mike Greenberg Was Speaking Directly to Dorin Dickerson and I on Greeny

Greenberg told Pittsburgh Steelers fans he was tired of seeing them complain about head coach Mike Tomlin. Crowley claimed it was directed at the 93.7 The Fan morning show.

Ken Carman: Andrew Fillipponi ‘Says a Lot of Incendiary Stuff’

"Poni says a lot of things get people going, so I kind of half-listened and half-not."

Chris Mueller: ESPN’s Hockey Coverage Takes a Hit Without Barry Melrose

Mueller felt like the departure of Melrose is already being felt, as evidenced this week by a list published on the NHL page outlining the top 100 NHL players for the 2023-24 season.

Ken Carman: Andrew Fillipponi ‘Didn’t Give Steelers Fans What They Wanted’ Monday 

"If you're gonna make a big deal about what you're gonna do on that show you better follow through."

93.7 The Fan’s Colin Dunlap Helps Listener Find Treatment for Alcoholism

“We're going to make it work, and it doesn't need to be public. We don't need to tell everybody what the outcome of all of this is."

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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."