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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."

Thank You Mike Francesa

Friday December 15, 2017 shall forever be remembered as the day when Mike Francesa uttered his final words on the airwaves of WFAN in...

3 Sports Media Stories Worthy of a 30 For 30

What if I told you, that another sports media show or personality would be given a future 30 for 30 documentary. Who would you...

How Much Does Being Right Matter?

Sports is a subjective business. On the field or court, players are paid a lot of money to perform and make sound decisions. We...

A Toast To Thirty Years of Sports Talk Radio

Thirty years is a long time. During the span of three decades much can change. That's never been more evident than when we analyze...

When Rivalries Exist, Everything Matters More

Opinions about ESPN's programming have been mixed over the past few years, but few have found fault with the network's 30 for 30 series....

Will Audiences Pay For Local Sports Radio Digital Content?

The interest in sports radio programming continues to soar across the globe. But is that appetite for sports audio content strong enough to expect local audiences...

Welcome To The 2017 Sports Radio Draft

Each year when millions across the nation get diagnosed with a heavy case of 'Draft Fever', I like to use the most popular event...

BSM Podcast Episode 11: Jorge Sedano – ESPN LA 710

Speculation about Mike Francesa's radio future grows as the WFAN talk show host inches closer to the end of his contract. After leaving the...

The Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2016 Are…

Today we depart from featuring the local scene to turn our attention to those hosts who perform across the country on a national sports...

Mad Dog Sports Radio Announces Lineup Changes

With Stephen A. Smith leaving for ESPN Radio, Mad Dog Sports Radio has been forced to have to make adjustments to its weekday lineup....

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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."