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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."

‘The Greg Beharrell Show’ Adds Evenings At 98 Rock Baltimore

The Greg Beharrell Show is based at 95.5 KLOS Los Angeles and is heard on 85 stations in North America.

WBAL NewsRadio Earns Service to America Award from NABLF

“This recognition is validation of that reputation and speaks to the dedication of our entire team, who worked tirelessly to deliver vital information to our audience.”

One Year After Key Bridge Collapse, WBAL NewsRadio PD Jeff Wade Reflects on Coverage

"I don’t think we would have been as successful had the staff not felt they were working together as a team towards a common goal, and that comes through your own engagement, leadership, and example."

WPOC Baltimore Names Michael J & Bethany Linderman New Morning Hosts

This change follows Laurie DeYoung's departure , who has been a fixture in morning radio for 39 years.

Laurie DeYoung To Exit WPOC Baltimore Mornings After 39 Years

DeYoung said that she is not retiring. She explained that her departure stems from the recent budget cuts at iHeartMedia.

Luigi Mangione, Alleged Assassin of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Has Ties to WCBM 680 in Baltimore

The station is owned by the estate of Nicholas Mangione, who purchased the station in 1988. He is the great-grandfather of the alleged shooter.

WYPR 88.1 Tabs Taylor Holbrooks As New Morning Edition Host

" "Taylor’s approach to journalism will bring new energy to our mornings, setting a meaningful tone for WYPR’s morning broadcasts and enriching the listening experience for our audience.”

105.7 The Fan, Chuck Sapienza Mutually Agree To Part Ways

Market Manager Tracy Brandys informed staff that Sapienza would continue to help the brand through the remainder of 2024.

98 Rock’s Marianne Sierk Shifted From Standup To Rock Radio

My background is comedy, so my role really is to keep things moving and funny and make sure we don’t cross the line.

Former WBAL Morning Host Jim West Dies

Former WBAL host Jim West, best known as the former co-host of Jones and West on the Baltimore news/talk station, has died. West hosted the...

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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."