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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."

How Taylor Lewan and Will Compton Turned ‘Bussin’ With the Boys’ Into a Sports Media Powerhouse

"We’re always looking to give something to the audience where they feel more a part of it. There’s been small changes here and there that I think have been awesome for the audience and the tier one fans that have been with us since day one. It’s about creating a higher sense of community with Bussin' With The Boys."

Dan “Big Cat” Katz: “I’m So Sick of Ken Rosenthal” on FOX Sports

"I'm so sick of this guy. Ever since that Brewers thing last year, he's such a loser. Get him out. I don't want him anywhere near me anymore."

Barstool Sports Podcaster Cody “Beef” Franke Passes Away From ‘Sudden Medical Issue’

"Barstool lost a member of our family this weekend. Just tragic news. You will never find a nicer more genuine person than Beef"

Dan ‘Big Cat’ Katz: FOX Super Bowl Scorebug Was a ‘War Crime’

"I don’t know how that gets through."

Eavesdropping: Pardon My Take

When searching for a show to feature for this week's piece, I used a tried-and-true method for how to find something that a lot...

Jake Marsh Leaving Barstool Sports to Pursue Play-by-Play Opportunities

"I hope one day you are calling a Super Bowl that we are watching and losing bets on...and then blaming you for losing the bets."

Mike Breen: Double ‘Bang!’ Call is ‘Completely Spontaneous’

"I kind of liked the way it worked – I’ve always tried to be ‘less is more’ as a broadcaster, so that’s when it started on the air."

Sports Media Reacts to ESPN Layoffs

Throughout the day Friday, the news of ESPN reducing its talent roster has been a staunch reminder of the transitioning state of sports media....

Barstool Sports Hopes To Revolutionize How Companies Cover Live Sports

"An alternate audio feed of the fight will be provided by Barstool through a dedicated link."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Original Sports Podcasts of 2020

"As decided on by radio industry programmers and executives, here are the Top 20 Original Sports Podcasts of 2020."

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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."