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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."

Kiss 104.1 Reshuffles Atlanta Lineup After APD Dyron Ducati Walker Exits

"Moves reflect strong confidence in the station's existing roster."

Ryan Maddox Departs iHeartMedia National Programming Team After Two Decades

"I first stepped into a studio and caught the broadcasting bug when I was just 16 years old."

The Accidental Radio Career of 97.1 The River Morning Host Axel Lowe

"I'm not one of those dudes that's so rock it's not going to be appealing to women. I'm a guy that's got a wife and two daughters. I know how to connect with women."

Cumulus Reshuffles Atlanta Radio Dial With OG and 99X

"These moves strengthen signal efficiency and position our brands for continued growth."

Atlanta’s ‘Q Morning Crew’ Reveals the Challenges of Replacing a Legend

"It isn’t necessarily about comparing anything to the past. It’s more like, ‘hey, let's be the best versions of ourselves."

99X Morning Host Leslie Fram Exits

Crash Clark, who joined the morning show as a traffic reporter in 2024, has replaced Fram on the program.

Q99.7 Announces ‘The Q Morning Crew’ Debut Monday Following ‘The Bert Show’ Retirement

"Joe, DK and Cort are each set up to play to their proven strengths. This cast is ready for prime time."

How Ken Charles Prepared 95.5 WSB for a Winter Storm for the Ages

"We had daily 9:30 meetings that included my news director, our meteorologist, morning anchor, assistant program director, and honestly, anybody else who happened to be floating around who wanted to join."

Q99.7 Adding Kristin Klingshirn to Afternoon Drive

Klingshirn joined The Bert Show as a co-host in 2011. The program was later syndicated to more than 20 markets nationwide and concluded in October 2025 following Bert Weiss’ retirement.

MediaCo Announces ‘HOT 97 News’ To Stream Nationwide Beginning January 2026

"The program will be hosted by Lana Harris and Ronndell Smith, with Million Connally-Cooper serving as producer. HOT 97 News will be broadcast and streamed nationally across all HOT 97 TV and digital platforms."

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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."