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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."

Lucy Rohden, Stephanie Otey Reflect on Ohio State-Michigan Postgame Fight, Use of Pepper Spray

"It was crazy, and then another Michigan player walks up and he’s sobbing uncontrollably."

Eavesdropping: Rothman & Ice, 97.1 The Fan

On the surface, Anthony Rothman and Matty 'Ice' Hayes from 97.1 The Fan in Columbus shouldn't have chemistry. They grew up in different eras,...

Anthony Rothman Signs Multi-Year Extension to Remain on 97.1 The Fan Midday Show ‘Rothman and Ice’

97.1 The Fan in Columbus has announced a multi-year extension that will keep Anthony Rothman at the station. Anthony co-hosts Rothman and Ice in...

Sports Radio Programmers Advise on ‘The Week About Nothing’

"Just because 'you' talked about it before doesn’t mean 'they' heard it."

97.1 The Fan and Ohio State Sports Properties/Learfield Extend Ron Stokes

“There’s no better person to bring Ohio State Men’s Basketball to life for our listeners on The Fan.”

97.1 The Fan Extends Partnership with Cleveland Browns

"We are thrilled to continue this relationship through the 2026 season and deliver all the loyal Browns fans their favorite content, and play-by-play in the Columbus market.”

97.1 The Fan in Columbus Adds ‘The Fan 3’ Featuring the BetQL Network and Jim Rome

"Fan listeners can now choose from 3 sports stations on the same 97.1 dial in Columbus."

97.1 The Fan Dominates Across the Board in Columbus Winter Ratings Book

"The TEGNA-owned station finished first with an astounding 18.1 share among Men 25-54 in weekday prime."

97.1 The Fan ‘Common Man & T-Bone’ to Broadcast Outside on Monday During Solar Eclipse

Monday’s edition of Common Man & T-Bone from 3 to 6 p.m. EST will take place outside of the studios where they will witness the event in real time.

Matty ‘Ice’ Hayes Signs Extension with 97.1 The Fan in Columbus

“The Fan has been my home for 10 years and I’m very excited to continue working at a station that has been a part of my life for so long."

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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."