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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 Morning Shows of 2022

"A total of 47 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows category."

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

"Thank you to all the stations that participated and shared their stories with us."

WBNS Celebrating 100 Years On-Air

"100 years of doing anything well is impressive. Through our broadcasting, we’ve become part of the fabric of our community."

Austin Ward Joins 97.1 The Fan in Columbus

Ward officially joins the station on what was a particularly explosive college football news day. Especially in Big Ten country.

Common Man & T-Bone: SportsCenter Will Prioritize The SEC Over The Big Ten

"If it goes to NBC with Peacock, you can almost assure they’re going to put an Ohio State game on Peacock, and you’re going to have to go get that thing.”

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2021

"A total of 57 sports radio stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Led By Common Man & T-Bone, 97.1 The Fan Produces Monster Summer Book

"Common Man and T-Bone delivered a station best 18.0 share to finish 1st overall in afternoons from 3p-6p, picking up 3.2 points year over year."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2020

"As decided by radio industry executives, here are the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2020."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Afternoon Shows of 2020

As decided on by radio industry executives, BSM reveals the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2020.

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Midday Sports Radio Shows of 2020

The BSM Top 20 of 2020 rolls on, as we recognize the best in sports radio for the sixth year, one which none of...

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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."