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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."

Big Tech Allows for Talented People to Get Around Gatekeepers of Media

As the media landscape continues to rapidly change, what if that platform you’re looking for is, well… you?

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."

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.”

Investing In Your Brand Produces The Best Rewards

"Our goal is to educate, motivate, and entertain people in the industry thru the work we do, while helping and connecting partners to those who can benefit their brands."

The BSM Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2018."

Agenda Driven Reporting Doesn’t Open New Minds

On Thursday night, I did what most football fans did, I tuned in for the Jets-Browns game. The first half was sloppy, boring, and...

Barstool Sports Now Valued at $100 Million

Barstool Sports may not be everyone's cup of tea but that's just fine with their majority owner Chernin Group. The investment firm led by...

Barstool Sports Ready To Launch on SiriusXM

Starting Wednesday January 17th, Barstool Sports takes the plunge into becoming full time radio operators. The entertaining sports media brand will officially launch their...

Barstool Gains 24/7 Radio Channel on SiriusXM

Just less than a year ago Barstool teamed up with SiriusXM for a national radio show, Barstool Radio aired daily from 12-2pm ET on channel...

Are Barstool Sports and ESPN a Good Fit For Each Other?

To say that the inside of a sports media office is similar to the inside of a locker room would be a fair comparison....

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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."