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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."

Devin McCourty Joining Football Night in America on NBC

“I’m very grateful for this opportunity from NBC Sports to learn from great individuals, chase new goals and provide viewers with my thoughts on the biggest games every week.”

Jason Barrett Podcast: Matthew Berry, NBC Sports

Matthew Berry explains why he left ESPN for NBC and why he has found success as an entrepreneur by just getting out of the...

Sports Media Reacts To Rodney Harrison Concussion Plea On Football Night In America

"This isn't the first time Harrison has spoken about his own experience with CTE"

Chris Simms And His Self-Professed ‘Big Mouth’ Enjoying Life At NBC

"One of the things that I worried about was that I came from Bleacher Report and is NBC going to try to curtail my personality a little bit…sometimes I like to swear on my podcast and do stuff like that and they’ve really allowed me to be me which I really appreciate.”

NBC Sports Partners with BetMGM, Will Feature Betting Integrations During NFL Coverage

The integrations that viewers will see will include a weekly segment hosted by Chris Simms and Matthew Berry which will highlight storylines and betting odds for the Sunday Night Football game and real-time betting odds on the scoring ticker during FNIA as well.

Countdown To Coverage: Best NFL Pregame Show

"We have never had more NFL content on TV and still, we are starving for more of it!"

Football Night in America Ready to Flourish After Several Changes

While there are plenty of familiar faces returning, the on-air personalities will bring a new mix of unique experience and perspective to each broadcast, leading up to Sunday Night Football with Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark.

Matthew Berry Says Being Featured on Football Night in America Sealed the Deal

"I mean, it's Football Night in America," Berry perked up. "It's the second-highest rated show, not sports show, the second-highest rated show in all of television. Second only to the actual game itself."

NBC Sports Announces Matthew Berry Hire, Will Debut Tonight on Football Night in America

This is truly a full circle moment for me,” said Berry, who served as a fantasy football expert at NBC Sports’ Rotoworld from 1999-2004.

Peter King Expects Matthew Berry to Land at NBC and Be A Part of Football Night in America

" I don’t understand ESPN letting the biggest name (by far) in the fantasy football business walk away," wrote King, "and I probably never will."

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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."