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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."

UEFA Media Rights Reportedly Earn 40% Increase to Over 5 Billion

"The deal spans Europe and the Americas, excluding the United States."

790 KFYO Host Chad Hasty Dies

“We are stunned and heartbroken by the sudden passing of our beloved KFYO family member."

60 Minutes’ Sharyn Alfonsi: CBS News Executives Care Only About What’s Good For Business

"My hope recently has been that I still have a job. And every morning I wake up to another headline that says I've been fired. If I am fired, it will not be the first time."

5 More State Attorneys General Join Bid to Block Nexstar Media Group/TEGNA Merger

"This is not controversial stuff — this merger is illegal and will give Nexstar and TEGNA the ability to control and raise prices, fire journalists, and dominate the media landscape.”

Paramount Sued By Subscribers To Block Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

"Their filing argues the combined company would have increased ability to raise consumer prices, reduce theatrical output, and diminish the quality and diversity of news programming."

Where Mike Felger’s ‘Soft’ Boston Media Criticism Hits and Misses

"You can’t call out softness in the market while excusing it in your own building."

How Gregr Made ‘Nerd Talk’ a Seattle Radio Staple at 107.7 the end

"I grew up with Mr. Wizard and Bill Nye. Being able to talk about science without having to be a teacher and deal with punk ass kids is awesome."

Gambling’s Grip on Sports Networks Is Growing Along With Added Risks

"Leagues have accepted the revenue. Networks have built it into broadcasts and are being paid a premium for it. Sportsbooks have expanded the menu. Everyone has a stake. That also means everyone shares responsibility."

Radio Research Means Nothing If You’re Reading It Wrong

I've seen an entire room agree on data, then someone new comes in and sees something different — something they'd like to believe.

2026 Midterms: What News/Talk Radio Hosts Need to Know and Remember

As we get set for this silly, but oftentimes entertaining season, there are a few things to keep in mind.

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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."