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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."

Several ABC News Executives Laid Off During Disney Cuts

“While these actions are never easy, they are a necessary step to ensure we’re on solid footing for the years ahead as we chart a sustainable, growth-oriented path forward for the entire organization.”

Adam Silver Addresses Disney Rumors at NBA Board of Governors Meeting

“I have no intention of going anywhere.”

Disney to Begin Layoffs This Week

“Leaders will be communicating the news directly to the first group of impacted employees over the next four days."

Disney to Begin Mass Layoffs This Week

A cost-cutting endeavor of $5.5 billion by the company is the driving force behind the decision.

Disney Has One Logical Choice For The Future – Jimmy Pitaro

"If Bob Iger wants his next successor to come from the sports world, that is his guy. Hell, forget sports. Pitaro may be the best person available no matter how far and wide the search goes."

Bob Iger: ‘There’s Reason to be Bullish’ on Future of ESPN

"One of the reasons we're optimistic is we know the power and the popularity of live sports and we know how attractive it is."

Jimmy Pitaro on Shortlist To Succeed Bob Iger As Disney CEO

"Pitaro received the title of Chairman when ESPN was reorganized into its own division of the Walt Disney Company last month."

Richard Deitsch: Financial Reporters Have Better Insight On Disney’s Plans For ESPN

"Candidly, I’d read the business press on this before a knucklehead such as myself."

Adam Silver Reportedly On Short List To Replace Bob Iger at Disney

"Several others, including current Disney executives, are also being considered."

IndieWire Suggests Disney Trade ESPN to Comcast For Full Control of Hulu

"The IndieWire piece reported that the idea of a trade originated at a media executive conference last year."

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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."