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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."

Are Sports Radio Stations Fully Prepared for the Unexpected?

"If sports radio adapted during COVID to address audience shifts toward on-demand and visual content, it can adapt now to ensure live talent are safe during events"

Recapping the 2025 BSM Summit in Chicago

"Conferences like ours only work if people show up, gain value, build and extend relationships, and companies support them."

2025 BSM Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing: Day 1 Recap

Key takeaways from this year's sessions and speakers from day one of the Barrett Media Sports Summit

The 2025 BSM Summit Welcomes Ben Mintz, Eddie Barstool, Justin Craig, and Steven St. John, Conference Schedule is Now Available

"Altogether, we've lined up more than 45 sports media and business professionals for this year's conference."

The 2025 BSM Summit Welcomes Ozzie Guillen

"Ozzie has a knack for being insightful, passionate, colorful, and candid. I'm eager to pick his brain when we sit down to chat on Friday May 9th."

Chicago Sports Radio Legend Mike North to Receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 BSM Summit

"I’m humbled and proud to receive this honor. I love radio, and can't wait to see everyone at the Summit."

The 2025 BSM Summit Welcomes Courtney Hirsch, Matt Spiegel, Courtney Cronin, Mike Hulvey and Phil Mackey

"Looking ahead to May 8-9 in Chicago, I'm thrilled to add five more talented individuals to our lineup."

Sports Radio 96.7/1310 The Ticket’s Jeff Catlin to Receive ‘The Mark Chernoff Award’ at the 2025 BSM Summit

"Catlin will be presented with the award on Friday May 9, 2025 in Chicago during the Premiere Networks Awards ceremony."

7 More Speakers Join the 2025 BSM Summit Lineup

"The Summit takes place at the MCA in Chicago on May 8-9, 2025."

Cumulus Media, Westwood One SVP of Sports Bruce Gilbert to Receive ‘The Jeff Smulyan Award’ at the 2025 BSM Summit

"Few are better at their job than Bruce Gilbert, and few have made a stronger impact on the sports radio business than Bruce Gilbert."

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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."