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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."

The 2025 BNM Summit Welcomes Erick Erickson, Mark Simone, Mike Gallagher and Sid Rosenberg

"Expect the volume to be raised, the opinions to fly, and some laughs to be had when Sid, Mike, Mark and Erick take the stage."

The Erick Erickson Show Continues Affiliate Visits with Stop at WEEB

"Getting into the markets and being in person with our listeners builds the audience connection and is important to me."

‘The Anna & Raven Show’ Adds Ten Affiliates To Reach 75

Syndicated morning radio duo Anna & Raven have reached a significant milestone, expanding their show to 75 affiliate stations nationwide.

Joe Pags to Produce New Podcast with Salem Podcast Network

“This is more than a podcast. It’s a platform for real talk in a world drowning in propaganda.”

Erick Erickson Was Aided By Luck, and Rush Limbaugh, in Launching Radio Career

"Rush told me he would never talk to me again if I didn't get into radio. So not only did I [stick with radio], I got to become one of his guest hosts as a result.”

Joe Pags Reveals He Was Victim of Swatting Attack

"That's the tactic of those who don't like my politics. It's not ok, not by any means."

The Erick Erickson Show Adds Several New Affiliates

The addition of the new stations adds to a long list of outlets carrying the program distributed by Compass Media Networks.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 AC/Hot AC Radio Shows of 2024

"129 AC/Hot AC radio shows received votes on ballots turned in by our voters. That was the most of any category in our Top 20 series."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Urban/Hip Hop Radio Shows of 2024

"96 Urban/Hip Hop radio shows received votes on ballots turned in by our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Shows of 2024

"56 programmers, consultants, and executives voted on the Country category, which was the largest participation for all formats in this series."

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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."