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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."

Disney’s Josh D’Amaro Helms First Upfront As CEO

"You cannot acquire a hundred years of trust and put generations of belonging on a balance sheet."

Reflecting on Bob Iger’s Legacy As He Departs Disney

Some might say Bob Iger's legacy is "complicated." I disagree.

Stephen A. Smith Believes He Is Not The Face Of ESPN

"I don't even try to consider myself that half the time. I work. I put in the work, and the people decide who the face is."

New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro: Our Company Thrives When Technology Intersects with Brilliant and Creative People

"AI is here, and it’s something we’re embracing. You’re seeing it supercharge these creatives in amazing ways."

Michael Eisner: My Advice to New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro is to Copy What Bob Iger Did

"Keep close the words of Walt Disney: 'We love to entertain kings and queens, but the vital thing to remember is this—every guest receives the VIP treatment.' Good luck."

Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as Disney CEO

“I am immensely grateful to the Board for entrusting me with leading a company that means so much to me and millions around the world.” 

Three Lessons ESPN Taught Other Networks for Their Upcoming Carriage Disputes

"Was there anything to learn from this dispute that ESPN and other sports networks can change their approach next time? Because there will be a next time"

Disney Reports 6% Entertainment Revenue Decline During 2025’s 3rd Quarter

Linear networks were largely affected by the lack of political advertising, which represented $40 million of its revenue during the prior year.

Former ESPN President John Skipper: Disney “Can’t Give In” On Rate To YouTube TV

"I never liked negotiating in the press, but that might be what they’re doing…Disney has to figure out a way to get them something that doesn’t trip MFNs that is not essentially unfair"

Disney CEO Bob Iger: YouTube TV Offer Is “Equal to or Better” Than What Other Large Distributors Have Already

"The deal we have proposed is equal to or better than what other large distributors have already agreed to. We are not trying to break any new ground"

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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."