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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."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Sports Radio Stations

"A total of 51 sports stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."

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

"A total of 47 program directors were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Program Directors category."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Afternoon Shows

"A total of 54 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Afternoon Shows category."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Morning Shows

"A total of 46 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Morning Shows category."

Bob Fescoe: Kansas City Chiefs ‘Are The ‘Product That Everybody Wants to See’

"At the end of the day, it’s all about the Chiefs."

Steven Spector Wanted to Be on the FM Dial in Kansas City, and Got His Wish With 96.5 The Fan

"And as long as you're having fun and entertaining the listener, if that doesn't happen to be the Chiefs that day, that's okay. We don't have to be Chiefs 24-7."

96.5 The Fan Adds Josh Brisco as Kansas City Chiefs Contributor

96.5 The Fan, which until the middle of last month was on the AM dial as 610 Sports, is the flagship station for the...

96.5 The Fan Partners with Chief Ambassadors for ‘The Fan’s Football Show’

96.5 The Fan, the new FM sports station formerly known on the AM dial as 610 Sports in Kansas City, has added more football...

Seller to Seller, Sales Meeting

Good morning, everyone. Welcome to our sales meeting where our topic will be the 'Wind of Change.' For many of you, you just thought...

Dusty Likins Excited For ‘The Call Up’ to Morning Drive with Bob Fescoe on 96.5 The Fan

Just like the first player off the bench on a basketball team, veteran Kansas City sports radio host Dusty Likins has always considered himself...

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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."