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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."

FOX Sports Should Use Jimmy Johnson’s Retirement to Revamp ‘FOX NFL Sunday’

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Is 76-year-old Terry Bradshaw, or 65-year-old Howie Long, helping the network drive younger viewers? Why wait? Use this opportunity to reinvent the show.

Bob Uecker: Lessons on How to Follow the Legacy of ‘Mr. Baseball’

Features John Mamola John Mamola -
“When you saw him at the ballpark, those cheeks were so plump with a smile that you could it was contagious.”

Milwaukee Brewers Honor Bob Uecker In First Radio Play-By-Play Broadcast Since His Passing

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“For the first time since the inaugural season in 1970, there will be a season without hearing Ueck’s voice.”

Sports Media Reacts to the Death of Bob Uecker

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"He brought joy to countless listeners through his wit, charisma, and love for baseball, Milwaukee, and all of Wisconsin, creating a legacy that will forever be cherished."

Bob Uecker Passes Away at Age of 90

Radio BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"He brought joy to countless listeners through his wit, charisma, and love for baseball, Milwaukee, and all of Wisconsin, creating a legacy that will forever be cherished."

Bob Costas: I Have Too Much Regard for Baseball to ‘Hit Beneath My Lifetime Batting Average’

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Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Bob Uecker

Anatomy of a Broadcaster Andy Masur Andy Masur -
As legend has it, when Bob Uecker was sent down to the minor leagues in 1961 after breaking camp with the Milwaukee Braves, manager...

Cory Provus: Bob Uecker is a Perfectionist

Radio BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"We all love the lines, but he’s like, ‘Nope, I could have done that better.'"

The 5 Most Entertaining Broadcasters In Sports

Columns Andy Masur Andy Masur -
"Entertaining can mean a few things among the people on this list."

The Voices of Major League Baseball – Part 2

Columns Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
This is the second installment of our three part series highlighting the radio voices of Major League Baseball. 30 media members from across the...

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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."