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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."

Dan Le Batard: ‘Brian Windhorst Won The Internet This Weekend’

"On Friday morning, Brian Windhorst delivered his "what's going on in Utah" analysis of the Jazz trading Royce O'Neale to the Brooklyn Nets on ESPN's First Take."

Stephen A. Smith Tells Dan Le Batard He Has No Problem With ESPN Aversion To Politics

"When you’re tuning into a sports network, it is not beyond the pale for the consumer to say ‘I expect to hear about sports,’ okay?”

John Skipper: Gaffes Aren’t Costing Adam Schefter Financially

"Schefter has 9-10 million followers. That’s valuable."

Nick Wright, Dan Le Batard Fight Over Podcast Rankings

"The tongue-in-cheek back-and-forth continued with Wright roping in other members of Le Batard's crew."

John Skipper: There’s No Evidence Broadcasters Are Worth $18 Million Per Year

“I never saw a scintilla of evidence that the people in the booth change the ratings even by a smidgen. The race to hire people is mostly about internal pride."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Original Sports Podcasts of 2021

"A total of 72 podcasts were presented for voting consideration in the Original Sports Podcasts category. Executives also had the opportunity (if they wished) to add other titles to the list. By the end of the process, 87 shows appeared on at least one ballot."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 21 Specialty Selections of 2021

"These categories were different from the BSM Top 20 and represent twenty one (21) total votes by our current staff and a few select former members."

Is Dan Le Batard Right About Mina Kimes & Monday Night Football?

"Gaining respect from teams means you’ll get information that others may not."

The Gold Rush Is Here & Talent Have Never Had More Leverage

To say that sports gambling has improved the fortunes for big names in media would be akin to declaring that a Stop sign is red. Gee, ya think?

Twelve Likes, Observations and Beliefs About Sports Media in 2020 and Beyond

“There were so many examples of great content, touching stories, head scratching decisions, and personality rants, but I’m going to focus on twelve things I liked, observed and remain bullish on heading into 2021.”

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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."