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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."

TikTok Tests Voice Calls, Bringing Back a Classic Radio Tactic

Columns Mike Stern Mike Stern -
"For TikTok, every retained interaction is valuable."

K-Love Acquires WZBA Baltimore, Ending 26-Year Classic Rock Bay Brand

Music David Hill David Hill -
"This deal fills a significant gap in K-Love's national footprint"

What Pizza Hut and Heinz Can Teach Classic Rock Radio Programmers

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"Your station can do something Yum Brands and Heinz can't"

Screamin’ Scott Randall Takes Over Mornings at Detroit’s WCSX-FM

Music Bethany Kent Bethany Kent -
"Screamin' Scott understands the DNA of Detroit rock radio better than almost anyone."

New Rolling Stones Music and Classic Rock’s Missed Opportunity

Columns Mike Stern Mike Stern -
"Classic Rock radio's response to these releases was the equivalent of a big yawn."

Classic Rock Radio’s Identity Crisis Reveals Radio’s Bigger Positioning Problem

Columns Mike Stern Mike Stern -
"Listeners almost never parrot back a station's positioner. They know the station's frequency, and sometimes they know a station's moniker."

Should Streaming Impact Radio Airplay on Classic Rock/Hits Stations?

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"Seven Classic Rock songs are secretly dominating streaming in 2026."

Why Bad Marriage’s Latest Album Proves Classic Guitar Rock Isn’t Done Yet

Features Terrie Carr Terrie Carr -
"It’s east coast attitude with a splash of west coast sleaze. The title track has just entered the Billboard rock charts at #24, and the band’s energetic live performances are gaining fans of all ages."

How the Supergroup Is Returning to Classic Rock in 2026

Features Terrie Carr Terrie Carr -
"Classic rock artists in particular are finding both creativity and comfort playing with “their friends.” There are some really solid bands emerging because of this."

How Ten Ton Mojo Is Turning Heads Contributing to a Classic Rock Revival

Features Terrie Carr Terrie Carr -
"So many new bands out there, for the most part, that you see are classic rock-style tribute bands now. Unfortunately, that’s almost filling the market for that sound. You’re not seeing as many original bands of that genre."
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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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How Matt Barrie Is Prepared To Tackle the Challenge of Hosting SEC Nation

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"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."