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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."

Sports Talk or Life Lessons

How many times have you started talking about the Portland Trail Blazers and got a blank stare in return? If it hasn’t happened, it...

The Challenge of Replacing High Profile Personalities

In light of the recent news of Colin Cowherd leaving ESPN, I thought it'd be a good time to take a look at the...

Welcome To The 2015 Sports Radio Draft

If you're like myself and most other sports fans on the planet, you spent last night immersed in NFL Draft coverage. Whether you were glued...

Congrats, Now Train Your Replacement

Working in the sports radio industry is a privilege that some of us often take for granted. We get to play in the toy department...

How Do You Define Success?

In the radio industry there is a constant pressure to succeed. Whether it's a boss stressing the importance of increasing your ratings, a sales manager pushing...

The Pros and Cons of Booking Guests

Booking guests is an exhausting process which can often challenge and frustrate sports radio producers. Some people love the thrill of the chase and...

Personality Profile: Rob Ellis

In the city of brotherly love, sports and passion go hand in hand. Having worked a short time there back in 2006, I learned how...

“Managing Up” Is Part of the Game

If you're a basketball fan then you'll likely remember what occurred on May 7, 2014. On that day, current ESPN NBA Analyst Mark Jackson was...

Keys To Being a Good Interviewer

"You may not know John Sawatsky's name or face but if you watch any of ESPN's programming, his work is on display every single night."

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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."