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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."

Lauren O’Neil Signs Extension With Q101

"O’Neil, a familiar voice to Chicago listeners for more than a decade, first joined WKQX in July 2012 during the station’s run on 87.7 FM"

97.1 The Drive Adds Tim Virgin to Afternoon Drive

“A few months away was long enough to remind me exactly where I belong--on a legendary station in the city I love, talking about the music that raised me..."

Decades In, Dave Fogel Still Brings His A-Game to Chicago Mornings on 94.7 WLS

“Chicago listeners are incredibly loyal ... You have to bring your A-game every day. They’ll know if you don’t.”

103.5 Kiss FM Signs The Fred Show to Long-Term Extension

"I’m privileged to share a studio with some of the most talented and hardest-working teammates in the business.”

Frankie Robinson Joining SummitMedia for Afternoons on 98.7 Kiss, 107.3 Jamz

"I am so thrilled and honored to be a part of the SummitMedia family! Everything that I’ve ever desired in a career is what they have provided"

WGN Radio News Anchor Steve Bertrand Announces Upcoming Retirement

On Wednesday, Bertrand announced that his final day with the station will be Thursday, November 13th.

101.9 THE MIX Adds Jasmine Bennett To Weekends

"Born and raised in Chicago, this opportunity truly feels like a full-circle moment"

Connoisseur Media Names Gordon Mays as Operations Manager for Suburban Chicago Cluster

Connoisseur Media has announced it has appointed Gordon Mays to serve as its Operations Manager of its suburban Chicago stations. In his new role, Mays...

Q101 Inducted Into Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

"We pride ourselves on being a part of and a reflection of our community"

Laura Duncan Departs 93 XRT After 4 Years as Brand Manager

Duncan had been in the position for the past four years. She has indicated that she will spend more time with family while pursuing new passions.

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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."