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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."

Podcast Radio Expands to Alpha Media in Missouri

"While we are launching on one station in two Missouri markets, our goal is to expand the format to our other two Missouri markets."

Longtime 101 KXL News Director Jim Ferretti Departs

"I have worked alongside some truly amazing people."

Robert Dove Named Market Manager at Alpha Media Portland

"He knows Portland like no other broadcaster, has deep relationships and knowledge of our city’s intricacies, and will be a great addition to our team of Market Managers all across America.”

1410 WING AM in Dayton Adding Wright State Men’s Basketball

Wright State game broadcasts were previously heard on iHeartMedia stations in Dayton.

Keith Abrams Exits KXL, Freedom 970 in Portland

In total, Abrams has spent more than 30 years leading stations in Seattle, Salt Lake City, Charlotte, and Pittsburgh.

San Antonio’s Sports Star Shuffles Weekday Lineup

"The station also announced a new show hosted by producer James Pledger which will air from 6-7 p.m. and debut on Monday."

Remote News Service Adds 13 New Affiliates

Company President and lead anchor Lesley Lotto said more and more stations are in need of fill-in news service with quick turnarounds.

Alpha Media Ends San Antonio Sports Star Simulcast, 1250 AM Goes All ESPN Radio

“Alpha launched Sports Star on 94.1 back in June of last year, giving San Antonio its first FM sports talk station.”

Panhandle Sports Star Coming to Amarillo

The "Sports Star" brand is currently in use by the company's San Antonio station, which recently hit the FM airwaves.

The Sports Star Gets Full-Powered FM Signal In San Antonio

"The new FM signal has over 10,000 watts of power."

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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."