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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."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

"A total of 54 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows category."

How Andrew Fillipponi Welcomed the Pressure Of Covering a Pittsburgh Steelers Coaching Search

"This is a huge moment. You have your core audience, and the audience that checks in when moments like this happens. We want to give them more reasons to come back to us for smaller things, and convert them to P1 listeners."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Afternoon Shows

"A total of 54 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Afternoon Shows category."

Andrew Fillipponi: Jac Collinsworth “Was Dreadful” at Play-by-Play

"Jac Collinsowrth was underqualified...for the position he was in in. He didn't deserve to have the job, I'm glad he doesnt have that particular job anymore and I dont even feel remotely bad about sayiing it."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Afternoon Shows of 2023

“A total of 56 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Midday Shows category.”

Chris Mueller: ESPN’s Hockey Coverage Takes a Hit Without Barry Melrose

Mueller felt like the departure of Melrose is already being felt, as evidenced this week by a list published on the NHL page outlining the top 100 NHL players for the 2023-24 season.

Chris Mueller is Where He Wants to Be, But Still Wants More

"I feel a ton of pride about being involved with a station that has stood the test of time for almost a decade and a half now.”

Andrew Fillipponi: Terry Bradshaw Interview of Andy Reid ‘In Poor Taste’

I don't really think on the stage when you're giving somebody their props for winning the Super Bowl is the right time or a good time to do it."

Andrew Fillipponi: Terry Bradshaw Was Serious About Dying on the Air

"'Let's go to Terry for his take on the game. Terry, who you got? ... Terry's dead'."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2022

"A total of 58 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows category."

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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."