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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."

97.1 The Fan Strikes Contract Extension with Columbus Blue Jackets

“We are very pleased to extend the partnerships with 97.1 The Fan, a consistent ratings leader that has been recognized as one of the top sports radio stations in the country."

Matt Fishman Named PD and Ops Manager of 97.1 The Fan

“Matt’s love of sports radio and his track record of building strong teams, made him the right choice to lead our very talented group of broadcasters, content creators, and flagship partners.”

Pat McAfee: Bobby Carpenter ‘is 1 of 1’

"Imagine if we didn't have that in our life."

Standard General Walks Away From Deal to Buy Tegna, 97.1 The Fan

"Standard General now has to pay a $136 million termination fee."

Bobby Carpenter on Big Ten NBC Deal: ‘Malfeasance Doesn’t Even do it Justice’

"Why they're losing money is because they basically sold the Big Ten Championship Game twice - sold to Fox and they sold it to NBC." 

Mike Ricordati Signs Contract Extension at 97.1 The Fan

"Every time I told myself I was finished, I couldn’t shake this sense of abandonment. With Todd leaving, I couldn’t walk out the door too.”

Sports Radio’s Winter Book Ratings Recap (Mid Markets)

The winter ratings book has come to a close. This is one of the most divisive books of the year. Some programmers put less...

Meet the Market Managers: Todd Markiewicz, Tegna Inc. Columbus

"I love this industry. It's all I've ever done my entire career and I've done it at a variety of places around the country. It's been very good to me and my family, and I love it. I'm passionate about radio."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2022

"A total of 63 sports stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2022

"A total of 67 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category."

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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."