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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."

David Field Was Part of Building a Great Radio Company Which Then Became Too Big Too Fast

As I would find out shortly after starting, the person who was responsible for a lot of the success of the company was Weezie Kramer. She knew how to demand a room, get your attention, motivate you and took absolutely zero bullsh--.

The Radio Industry Reacts to David Field Stepping Down as CEO of Audacy

Various members of the sports, news, and music radio sectors who both work for or were previously employed by Audacy spoke with Barrett Media regarding Field's departure and the future direction of the company.

Audacy CEO David Field Resigns, Kelli Turner Named Interim President/CEO

Field -- who has served as the company's President since 1998 and CEO since 2002, dating back to its days known as Entercom -- will shift to a role as a Special Advisor to the CEO and Board after his departure.

Audacy AE Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Terror Attack

Twenty-five-year-old DiMaio, a resident of Holmdel, NJ, joined Audacy in March 2023 as a Performance Sales Account Manager.

Audacy Shrinks Operating Losses in Second Quarter Financial Results

Audacy also says it is preparing to exit the pre-packaged bankruptcy proceedings it initiated earlier this year.

Court Approves Audacy Reorganization Plan

"We have achieved a speedy confirmation of our prepackaged Plan, which will enable Audacy to pursue our strategic goals and opportunities in the dynamic audio business."

David Field: Audacy Bankruptcy ‘Dawn of a New Era’

"I fully recognize that this has been a difficult period as we have coped with a long stretch of challenges and uncertainty."

Audacy Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Agreement With Debtholders

After reaching an agreement with its creditors, Audacy has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Audacy Skips Debt Payment in Hopes of Renegotiation

The lack of payment does not affect the company's ability to operate going forward.

Audacy Executive Bonuses Come at Inopportune Time

Other radio companies may have offered similar bonus schemes in the past, but Audacy’s recent action caught my attention.

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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."