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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."

Chris Michaels to Host Mornings at Classic Hits 94.9 WOLX in Madison

"After doing afternoons on sister station Mix 105.1 in Madison for almost 10 years, I'm very much looking forward to waking up Madison every weekday morning on the mighty WOLX."

How ‘Free Beer and Hot Wings’ Built Community by Not Following the Rulebook

"We saw other shows chase after big markets, and get their opportunity. Then hit a bad situation and get kicked to the curb. That wasn’t what we wanted."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Program Directors of 2025

"Eighty eight (88) Country program directors appeared on ballots submitted by our voters this year."

930 WFMD PD/Morning Host Chris Michaels to Exit

“My passion for radio is strong, and I look forward to returning to the airwaves as soon as my time at WFMD comes to an end.”

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Program Directors of 2024

"66 Country radio program directors received votes on ballots turned in by our voters. 19 earned at least one 1st place vote"

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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."