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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."

Sean McDermott Firing Occurs Live on ESPN, NFL Network Morning Programming

"With the news breaking in real time, both ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport showcased working the news in real time."

Is Pat McAfee’s Hate for Sports Journalism Fact, Fiction or Just Entertainment?

"McAfee punches down, insulting the system while being a visitor in a house he never built—paid, of course, by The Walt Disney Company"

Sports Media’s Criticism of Lynn Jones’ Conduct Showcases a Giant Hypocrisy

"This is a case of 'but journalism has always been done this way'."

ESPN NBA Analyst Bob Myers Leaving the Network for New Sports Management Role

"This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with talented leaders across the world’s biggest sports leagues and to create competitive advantages for our athletes and teams. That’s exactly the type of challenge I was looking for"

ESPN Insiders Detail Struggles of the Job, the Right Time To Walk Away

"I’ve missed way too many days with my kids, vacations with my wife, time with friends, important events"

Peter Schrager Says NFL Network Move to LA Started His Process of Looking Elsewhere

"I couldn’t do another whiteboard Wednesday. I couldn’t do another remote segment interviewing the same whatever for another year"

Peter Schrager Proved He’s Ready For Prime Time At ESPN

"Is he ready to become the next big thing at ESPN? Darn right he is—whether it’s the rumored 5:00 p.m. time slot vacated by Around the Horn or some other vehicle."

What if the Sports Media Industry Had a Free Agency Period?

"It may not be a reality during my lifetime, but it sure is fun to imagine the possibilities."

Gregg Giannotti: ‘So Jealous’ of Adam Schefter Reporting from Travelers Championship

"And you know he’s going to be great at it and you know that he’s going to be prepared."

Pat McAfee: ‘I Learned a Lot About My Business This Morning in Another Article’

"I don’t know if this is just normal, par for the course. I guess it’s just life these days."

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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."