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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’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2023

"A total of 64 sports radio stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."

97.1 The Fan Delivers Double-Digit Shares in Columbus Fall Ratings Book

For the full week (M-SU 6a-12a), 97.1 The Fan earned a 17.5 share among Men 25-54 to rank first in the market.

97.1 The Fan in Columbus Names Tim Hall Assistant Program Director

"Tim's extensive background in the sports talk format is invaluable as we continue to grow 97.1 The Fan and 1460 ESPN here in Columbus."

Jonathan ‘T-Bone’ Smith: I Want to Be the First Radio Show on OnlyFans

The conversation occurred two days after co-host Mike Ricordati wanted to skip commercial breaks following Ohio State's loss to Michigan.

Mike Ricordati: I’ve Made 97.1 The Fan Tons of Money, I Should Be Able to Skip Breaks

"We’ve never been accused of being professional."

97.1 The Fan’s Mike Ricordati Threatened with Removal, Suspension After Refusing to Take Commercial Breaks

"I'm not supposed to talk about what just happened in there, but I will. There's a chance that I may get a 'rest' tomorrow."

Anthony Lima: 97.1 The Fan in Columbus Does ‘Homer Radio’

"Down in Columbus on 97-point homer or whatever they are, all they did every day with Beau (Bishop) and all those guys, every day was 'We're not gonna lose.'"

97.1 The Fan Host and Producer Marc ‘Chops’ Finch Signs Multi-Year Extension

"I am looking forward to continued growth for Bishop & Friends with Beau and Eric."

Brandon Beam Inks Extension with 97.1 The Fan

Beam currently hosts Morning Juice alongside former Ohio State and NFL linebacker Bobby Carpenter.

Mike Valenti: The Difference Between Me and Others is ‘I Watch The Games’

Valenti believes he's more trustworthy than others on the topic due to his dedication to taking in as much of the sport as possible.

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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."