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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."

Toast to 10: Former Writers Reflect on a Decade of Coverage by Barrett Media

"The industry has been represented by many who have come and gone while leaving their mark along the path with Barrett Media"

What if the Sports Media Industry Had a Free Agency Period?

"It may not be a reality during my lifetime, but it sure is fun to imagine the possibilities."

Finding a First is Crucial for Talent Before Its Your Last

"I’ve been in your shoes, and I’ve walked a mile if not an entire marathon or two in them."

Barrett Media Welcomes Jon Lafayette as Sports Editor, Promotes Derek Futterman to Associate Sports Editor

"We want to share news, tell stories, highlight people, and explore business issues that effect all areas of the industry. But to do that, adjustments have to be made."

Las Vegas Feels Like the Right Place to Reenergize Radio Row

"If this week goes well, I expect the NFL will want to be here more. Sin City has all the ingredients to be part of a regular rotation."

Barrett Media Names Dave Greene Chief Media Officer, Adds Perry Simon, And Reveals 2024 Plans

"I've spent most of the past 8 years reinvesting in content, staff, events, etc. and with Dave Greene on board, I'm confident we'll take bigger steps in the right direction."

Michelle Smallmon Didn’t Stumble Into Mornings on ESPN Radio

"The humanity and the relatability is what’s going to really bring people in."

Ken Carman Has Cleveland in His DNA

"There’s never been anywhere outside where I can fall into bad traps of trying to reinvent myself."

Fred Toucher is Determined to Live to Tell His Story

"It was a necessity; I didn’t have any other options. I couldn’t lie [because] I was going to get found out."

The Goal Is Still in Focus For Andrés Cantor

“I understand that I am very, very lucky and blessed to have a job in something that I love to do. Not many people have that luxury."

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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."