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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."

Ken Rosenthal: Mike Fiers Going On the Record Made Houston Astros Sign-Stealing Story ‘Much More Effective’

"What I failed to realize was it really had this monumental impact on the sport because it led to rules changes and it led to hopefully a different culture"

David Samson on Stanley Cup, NBA Finals Television Ratings: “Ratings Don’t Matter”

”Do you think the NBA is healthy? Do you think their media is healthy? They're starting deals next year in the billions.”

Barrett Media to Celebrate 10-Years in Business By Throwing ‘The Barrett Bash’ in New York City

"This event will be invite-only. Invitations will be emailed later this afternoon to one thousand media industry people."

David Samson, Meadowlark Media Announce Multi-Year Extension

"I’m thrilled for the opportunity to grow NPDS for years to come."

John Skipper: ESPN Direct-to-Consumer ‘is Just Overwhelmingly an Aggregation of Content You Can Already Get’

"There are these so-called bells and whistles that will provide – oh, if you round up, maybe 1% of the value here for consumers."

David Samson: MLB Wants the New York Mets Broadcasting Rights in House

“You want control of 29 teams because that will enable you to try to address the payroll problems that exist.”

John Skipper: The NFL Draft ‘Is an Astonishing Phenomenon’

"It’s not interesting to watch, but it’s hard to quit watching, particularly if you care about a team."

David Samson: Stephen A. Smith Was Very Measured in His Comments About Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit

“You have a better chance to become President than monetizing your podcast if you're on the wrong side of an issue like this one,"

Dan Le Batard Clears the Air Surrounding His Recent Comments About Meadowlark Media Host Pablo Torre

"One of the most embarrassing, personal and professional moments of my career,”

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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."