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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."

Chiney Ogwumike Apologizes Following WNBA Investigation Findings

“If you know me, you know I’m not afraid to say I can do better. I am sorry that my message was in the heat of the moment."

How Important is Media Industry Coverage to Media Industry Professionals?

"I wondered if media executives consider what we're doing important. If we stopped covering the business and shut down tomorrow, how much would it matter?"

ESPN Signs Extensions with NBA/WNBA Commentators Chiney Ogwumike, Kendrick Perkins, Tim Legler and Monica McNutt

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Stephen A. Smith: ESPN Analysts Chiney Ogwumike, Andraya Carter Were “Phenomenal” on March Madness Coverage

"I can’t even tell you all how proud I am of the job you all did during this NCAA tournament."

Elle Duncan, Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike Starring on the Big Stage for ESPN

But these viewers were also party to some of the best pregame analysis I’ve seen this basketball season at any level and in any league.

‘NBA Today’ on ESPN Has Several All-Stars in its Starting Lineup

There may be no better mingling of personalities on the sports airwaves right now.

The Future of Sports TV is in Great Hands With These 6 Women

In this week’s column, I focus on six women who are true originals doling out broadcasting excellence and offering a 2023 version of Must See TV.

Chiney Ogwumike To Add NBA Duties With New ESPN Contract

“That’s the next challenge for me. I’ve called women’s basketball games. I know how to call a basketball game, but I like to make sure to master my craft before I jump into another one.”

ESPN Extends Michael Wilbon, Jalen Rose Contracts

On Monday, ESPN announced that it had come to agreements with Michael Wilbon and Jalen Rose to continue their multiple roles with the network.

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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."