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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."

Andy Johnson: MLB ‘Missed Opportunity’ on Fourth of July Holiday

"It’s the Fourth of July, we’re celebrating America; there’s nothing more American than baseball,’ and it felt like a missed opportunity.”

Brandon Sprague: ‘I Don’t Know’ About Crossover Between Netflix Subscribers and Sports Fans

"They’re doing more live content is kind of the point."

750 The Game Wins Mornings and Middays, 1080 The Fan Takes Afternoons in Portland Winter Ratings Book

For the full week (M-SU, 6a-12a), Alpha Media’s 750 The Game finished ahead of its local competition in the sports radio format with a 4.0 share and ninth-place ranking among Men 25-54.

1080 The Fan Gets Big Performance From Isaac and Suke in Portland Fall Ratings Book

For the full week (M-SU 6a-12a), 1080 The Fan amassed a 3.6 share, finishing eighth in the market.

Andy Johnson: Listeners Love Our YouTube Stream Because They See We’re Annoyed By Our Producer

"I love how you’re making this my fault for you guys not being able to tell time."

Andy Johnson: Jac Collinsworth, Jason Garrett Were ‘Half-Asleep’ on Saturday

"I don’t know if I’ve ever had a bigger letdown than that."

Morning Show Hosts Respond To Stugotz Theory That Time Slot Ages You

Stugotz is filling in on WFAN’s morning show this week alongside Gregg Giannotti. During the first segment of the first hour of his first...

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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."