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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."

Anthony Rothman and Matty ‘Ice’ Hayes ‘Humbled’ by Recognition as Top Mid Market Midday Show

"To see that number one next to your name, it's humbling, and I know we want to continue that success."

97.1 The Fan Becomes Cincinnati Reds Affiliate in Columbus

The Cincinnati Reds have announced that 97.1 FM The Fan in Columbus, Ohio, is the newest affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds Radio Network. Starting...

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 Midday Shows

"A total of 59 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Midday 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."

Cumulus Media Brings Back Cody Welling as Regional VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Flint/Saginaw

Cumulus Media announced today that Cody Welling is their new Regional Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Flint/Saginaw. Welling is making a return to Cumulus...

Bobby Carpenter: ESPN ‘College GameDay’ is ‘Fun Again’

"'GameDay' is fun – it is fun again."

Mike Ricordati: Kirk Herbstreit ‘Makes His Living Talking Down to You’

"He has disdain for fanbases like ours – he really does – and you can hear it when he talks, and then he plays the victim card."

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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."