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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."

WWLS Tops Sports Radio in Oklahoma City Spring Ratings Book

"The station ranked 3rd in the demo during weekday prime (M-F 6a-7p) with a 7.5 share."

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 Morning Shows of 2022

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

Meet The Market Managers: Jay Davis, Cumulus Media Oklahoma City

"We've had these great radio stations for a long time and we've kept our top talent on the air. So we've been very consistent with what our presentation sounds like, looks like, etc.  I think people see it as destination employment."

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."

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...

BSM’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2019

"A look at BSM's Top 20 Mid Market Sports Stations as voted on by sports radio professionals."

BSM’s Top 20 Mid Market Program Directors of 2019

"A look at the Top 20 Mid Market sports radio programmers for 2019."

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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."