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The Industry According to Gary Jay, Land Shark Promotion Studio

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"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?

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"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

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"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

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"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."

Have Sports Media and Fans Forgotten What ESPN Is?

Columns John Mamola John Mamola -
"Sports was meant to be the escape, and the programming direction of ESPN serves as exhibit A of that escape"

Why is Pat McAfee a Target Inside of His Own Company, ESPN?

Columns Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"Say what you want, but Pat McAfee has delivered a ton of impact for ESPN."

Jimmy Pitaro Says New YouTube TV Package Must Meet Right Business Terms for ESPN

Television BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"Our deal is coming up this fall. We’re in discussions with them now. We are certainly open to a sports package or a genre-specific sports offering on the right business terms"

Toast to 10: Our Top 10 Most-Read Stories in Music, News, and Sports Media

Features Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"If leaders, talent, and business professionals value the content and respect those writing it, that trumps general interest. I care more about reaching the right audience than the largest audience."

Toast to 10: The 10 Most Important Columns I’ve Written Since 2015

Columns Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"These are the 10 most important columns I've written since this brand launched in 2015."

ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN Direct-To-Consumer In “The First Inning”

Television BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"We thought it was the right thing to do for the sports fan because the trends were not slowing down"

WWE President Nick Khan Credits ESPN, Disney for Being Ahead of the Game

Television BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"I think Disney continues to stay ahead of the game. For those who do that, and who tend to look at the entire media landscape, not through rose colored lenses, the future should remain bright"

Hulu To Be Phased Out as Disney Integrates Service Into Disney+

Business BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"This will create an impressive package of entertainment, pairing the highest-caliber brands and franchises, great general entertainment, family programming, news and industry-leading live sports content in a single app"

ESPN Acquires NFL Network and Additional Assets for 10% Equity Stake

Television BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"We’re creating a premier destination for football fans"

ESPN Direct-To-Consumer Pricing Is Right Where It Should Be

Columns Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"I heard media folks bitch about $29.99 per month, and in the next sentence, say they were ok spending $750-$1000 for a ticket to attend an NBA playoff game. Make it make sense, folks."
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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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."