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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."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

"A total of 47 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows category."

Verdict with Ted Cruz Hits 200th Affiliate with Addition of WRVA

“This milestone shows how Verdict continues to resonate with listeners and stations across the country—and we’re just getting started."

Premiere Networks Expands ‘Verdict with Ted Cruz’ to Radio as Weekend Show

“We’re always looking for engaging and entertaining programming that resonates with listeners, and the continued success of Verdict made the decision to expand the program to radio a no-brainer."

How Ben Ferguson Found Contentment Amid Growing List of Projects for iHeartMedia

"If this is it, I feel good about what I did and that's a weird place, but also a really free, fun place.”

Federal Election Commission Rules Ted Cruz Podcast With iHeartMedia Breaks No Laws

A complaint had been lobbied that the audio giant had given nearly $1 million in contributions to the super PAC supporting Cruz.

Ben Ferguson to Host a Donald Trump-Centric Podcast, ‘The 47 Morning Update’, for iHeartPodcasts

The show will release new episodes on a Monday through Saturday basis.

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows

"46 mid market afternoon shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2023

"A total of 98 mid market morning shows were eligible for votes from our executive panel in the Mid Market Morning News/Talk Shows category."

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2022

Welcome to day two of our inaugural BNM Top 20 series presented by Steve Stone Voiceovers. This series runs a total of seven days,...

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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."