"Gentry's commitment to Beasley Media Group, our stations and the communities he has served over the past 30 years has been nothing short of exceptional."
"Viewers know exactly what they're getting from First Take, just as they know what to expect from Pardon the Interruption. When a formula continues to deliver results and remains central to a show's identity, changing it during growing success rarely makes sense."
"The point of creating and distributing content is to serve it to an audience that values it, and connect partners to it who can grow their businesses by being associated with it."
"Music media and broadcasters now have an opportunity not only to play hit songs, but also to embed themselves into the culture and hype surrounding this newfound appreciation for live events."
"Radio can serve as the music listener’s escape while also allowing for entertaining discourse and conversation. These methods can ultimately lead to radio becoming a destination for music discovery."
"I don’t make music to chase a trend, or try to get viral on TikTok. I just make music that I love. It takes a lot of other variants, but I still believe that song is king."
"The future will be guided by algorithms, but it will also be driven by talent—programming, on-air, and creative professionals—who know how to merge innovation with personality."
"Many artists now recognize branding as a necessary tool that can amplify their music. It creates a vibe and allows a story to be told on the artist’s terms."
“The world is made up almost entirely of non-P1 consumers. When it comes to digital media, TikTok may be the very best way to reach them and show them that it is worth coming back over and over.”
"Gentry's commitment to Beasley Media Group, our stations and the communities he has served over the past 30 years has been nothing short of exceptional."
"Viewers know exactly what they're getting from First Take, just as they know what to expect from Pardon the Interruption. When a formula continues to deliver results and remains central to a show's identity, changing it during growing success rarely makes sense."
"The point of creating and distributing content is to serve it to an audience that values it, and connect partners to it who can grow their businesses by being associated with it."
"They can forgive a bad break, a bad song, a bad ad. But they can't wait for it to be good. If you're doing it right, they'll stay. If you're not, they'll leave."