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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."

How Kevin Clark Built Credibility Through Compelling NFL Conversations

"There’s no other secret ingredient. It’s not rocket science. It’s all about compelling information from compelling people."

Mike Francesa Just Reminded Radio Why Personalities Still Matter

"If radio wants to compete in a world where creators build loyal followings overnight and take them anywhere, it must stop treating talent like replaceable parts."

White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Tests Broadcast Journalists Under Pressure

It's a rare case when press people become subject, storyteller, and potential victims at once. But it shouldn't be the case.

Why The Wall Street Journal’s Gunjan Banerji is Betting on The Money Interview

"The strategy behind it is really distinctive, and I'm really proud of how we are approaching launching a new show."

Why Radio Stations Need Mascots More Than Ever in 2026

A mascot can always protect the brand because it can't age out of the demo, hold you hostage during a contract negotiation, get poached by a competitor, or go on Facebook and rant about the President.

Audacy Moving KNX News Off 97.1 FM for FM All-Sports Station

"This launch further strengthens Audacy as the unrivaled leader in sports audio."

CNN Adds Rachel Siegel as Business Reporter

In her new role with CNN, she'll be based at the network's Washington, D.C. bureau.

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez: Review of Disney Licenses a ‘Political Stunt’

Those licenses were not up for renewal until 2028.

Gabe Mercer Joins Country 107.9 In Mornings Following Cheyenne Davis Exit

"I got my start in radio with KMLE and it feels right to be coming back."

FCC Preparing Challenge to Disney’s O&O TV Licenses

The potential review comes after both President Donald Trump and the First Lady have called for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired for his monologue last week.

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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."