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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."

ESPN Reportedly Preparing for Layoffs This Summer

"ESPN is heading into it's first year broadcasting the Super Bowl. Ensuring the right talent are in place for the network's debut is crucial for success."

Jeff Saturday Could Return to ESPN

While Saturday’s interest in remaining involved in the National Football League remains unknown, ESPN is intrigued by his potential return to television.

Jay Williams Issues Heartfelt Message to Keyshawn Johnson and Max Kellerman on ESPN Radio

“We’ve all gone through things. Friends have lost jobs. It stinks. The only way I know how to handle things is to play through.”

Jason Fitz: ‘I’m Thankful For What ESPN Gave Me’

"I'm thankful for the platform I had, and for the amazing people I got to work with behind the scenes and on camera."

Stephen A. Smith on ESPN Layoffs: I Could Be Next

"When Disney announced 7,000 layoffs were coming, everybody associated with ESPN knew this day would arrive."

Gene Wojciechowski Exits ESPN

"For the record, ESPN did right by me during my entire career. No hard feelings. It was an honor to work there."

The ESPN Casualties Are Real People

I'm convinced that we lose sight of the fact that people on our TV screens are real people, who have the same emotions we do, and go through the same trials, tribulations, and successes that we experience.

Rob Ninkovich Out as ESPN Talent Cuts Continue

Ninkovich joined ESPN in 2019 after playing 11 seasons in the NFL and capturing two Super Bowl championships with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

ESPN Layoffs Resume, NFL & NBA Talent Likely To See Biggest Cuts

"The company is beginning its latest phase of layoffs this week with Vice President of Research, Insights and Analytics Barry Blyn receiving a pink slip Wednesday morning."

ESPN Layoffs Expected to Resume This Week

"The ESPN layoffs have largely impacted those behind the scenes thus far, but it is expected to eventually impact the network’s talent."

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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."