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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."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 AC/Hot AC Radio Program Directors of 2025

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"One hundred forty nine (149) AC/Hot AC program directors appeared on ballots submitted by our voters this year."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Classic Rock Radio Program Directors of 2025

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"Sixty two (62) Classic Rock program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

96.5 KOIT Rebrands as ‘Alysa 96.5’ to Honor Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu

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“Alysa Liu has made the entire Bay Area proud.”

How Brian Figula Guides 98.5 KFOX in a Unique Bay Area Radio Market

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"It’s critical to keep a fresh playlist, aircheck talent regularly, be on top of trends both on and off air and engage offline."

Bonneville San Francisco’s Brian Figula Discusses An Industry In Transition

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“If we could all kind of do that right now to each other and lift people up and just reply to emails. Reply and take 10 seconds and listen to that air check. 20 seconds, 30 seconds, and listen to these air checks."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 AC/Hot AC Radio Program Directors of 2024

2024 Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"88 AC/Hot AC program directors received votes from our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Classic Rock Radio Program Directors of 2024

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"53 Classic Rock radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

The Pulse: 3-Minute Qualifier, Community Connections, And Radio Industry Happenings

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With the January 2025 PPM survey, Nielsen has implemented its new 3-minute qualifier.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Brian Figula, 96.5 KOIT, San Francisco

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"Every time you turn on the radio station you’re going to be lifted up and you’re going to feel good. That goes not just for the music but the content."

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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."