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60 Minutes Producer Henry Schuster Exits

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"I have been thinking about leaving for a while now, and when the opportunity presented itself in February, I took it."

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."

Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2024

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The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for the Class of 2024, continuing a tradition of honoring those who have played...

Chris Mortensen Built Relationships That Teams Will Never Let You Build Today

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Mort’s career reflected the best of relationship-building.

Sports Radio Reacts to the Passing of Chris Mortensen

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"He is the O.G. of NFL sports reporting on ESPN...a true gentleman...an absoulte gem."

The Sports Media Industry Remembers ESPN NFL Insider Chris Mortensen

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"Upon learning of Mortensen's passing, members of the sports media industry flocked to social media to remember the ESPN legend."

Mike Greenberg: ‘Chris Mortensen is on the Mt. Rushmore of ESPN Personalities’ 

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"You hear all the time, ‘So and so is great at their job but they’re an even better person. The most obvious example of that I’ve ever known is Chris Mortensen."

Chris Mortensen Leaving ESPN After 35-Year Tenure

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Mortensen joined ESPN in 1991 and quickly immersed himself as an invaluable part of the network’s football coverage.

Todd McShay: I Run Information by Chris Mortenson & Adam Schefter Before Reporting It

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"I get information typically from other teams that have information or have friends within those others teams that there's kind of some leaks."

ESPN Re-Signs Entire ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ Cast

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"The Sunday NFL Countdown group has created such strong chemistry and has clearly built a connection with our fans,” said Seth Markman.

Replacing Iconic Shows Is a Very Tall Order

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"Replacing Francesa is a tall order. He's arguably the most successful sports radio host to ever work in New York City."

Chris Mortensen Diagnosed With Throat Cancer

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Suzy Kolber announced today on ESPN's NFL Insiders program that ESPN NFL Reporter and Analyst Chris Mortensen is temporarily stepping away from his assignments...

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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."