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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 Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Program Directors of 2023

“A total of 45 programmers were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Program Directors category.”

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2022

"A total of 52 programmers were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

Gabe Kuhn To Take Over Afternoon Drive On 92.9 ESPN

“Kuhn, who had hosted at competitor Sports 56 the last two years, will host The Gabe Kuhn Show from 4-7 p.m. central starting Monday.”

Maybe We’re The Prizes That Our Listeners Want To Win

"Next time you need a giveaway you can build a promotion around but don't have the budget to give away something of monumental value, consider looking inward."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2021

"A total of 47 programmers were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

92.9 ESPN Dominates Spring Book in Memphis

"The station delivered its biggest ratings book in station history."

92.9 ESPN Produces Powerful Winter Ratings Book in Memphis

"92.9 ESPN had six of their shows this quarter finish in the Top 5, including three which were ranked 1st overall."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2020

"BSM's Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2020 as decided on by industry voters."

BSM’s Top 20 Mid Market Program Directors of 2019

"A look at the Top 20 Mid Market sports radio programmers for 2019."

The BSM Top 20 Mid Market Program Directors of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2018."

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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."