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60 Minutes Producer Henry Schuster Exits

"I have been thinking about leaving for a while now, and when the opportunity presented itself in February, I took it."

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."

Bidding Farewell to Sydney Sweeney

"No one pays as much attention as we think they do or hope they will."

Why Radio Stations Can’t ‘Tweak’ Their Way to Growth

"Tweaks may seem small, but if a brand makes a lot of them, they’ll add up quickly. That can be a problem."

How Ken Anthony’s Perspective Serves as a Reminder of Rock & Roll Radio Fundamentals

"There's nothing over the top in terms of our delivery. We're just trying to be warm and friendly, and it works"

KROQ’s Jake Dill Signs Extension to Stay on Klein/Ally Show

"My deepest apologies for staying on Klein/Ally Show for at least the next few years."

What if Radio Ratings Were Based on Production?

"Those of us inside radio obsess over imaging. We hang on every word and share our epic creations like we’ve just solved all tune-out. For regular listeners, though — our zips and zaps are just commercials."

The Balancing Act for Rock and Alternative Radio

"Threading the needle between spice and smart is what separates good programming from great programming. It’s where the game is really played."

Why Rock Radio Needs an Executive with the Purse Strings

The industry can’t allow real solutions for the future to take a back seat to this week’s bottom line.

Pepsi Falls, Dr. Pepper Rises And A Rock Radio Lesson

Pepsi may treat this as a short-term slip, but there’s no guarantee. The trendline suggests otherwise.

How a Pop Quiz Can Tune Up Your Rock Radio Team

The goal is to take the temperature of the room and spark insights you won’t get from Slack threads, a bagel meeting, or a group text.

Inside Hilary Doneux’s Vision for 91X San Diego

"Our lane is playing the best music from our history, mixed with fresh new tunes that feel right for our audience," she says.

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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."