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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."

97.9 The Box Announces DJ J-Que Return To Morning Drive January 26

"J-Que is a true team player who makes everyone around him better."

Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Praise HOT 97 Hire Of ‘The Kid Mero’

"The most perfect and apt phrase for me when it comes to this is a broken clock is right twice a day."

Audacy Names ‘Big Mack’ as New Morning Show Host at 94.7 the Block

"When I was praying for open doors, He said: “Say less, I got you.” Dreams really do come true. And if mine can, yours absolutely can too. Am I excited? YES!"

MediaCo Announces ‘HOT 97 News’ To Stream Nationwide Beginning January 2026

"The program will be hosted by Lana Harris and Ronndell Smith, with Million Connally-Cooper serving as producer. HOT 97 News will be broadcast and streamed nationally across all HOT 97 TV and digital platforms."

Charlamagne Tha God Inks Contract Extension with iHeartMedia

“To say that I’m thankful is an understatement."

HOT 97’s Funkmaster Flex: I’m Doing Mornings Beginning in 2029

With the departure of Ebro in the Morning on HOT 97, the question remains of who will replace the long-running show in the daypart....

Superadio ‘Remains Fully Committed to the Ebro Brand’ After Ebro in the Morning Departs HOT 97

"We look forward to continuing to bring Ebro’s voice and talent to the masses across new platforms, which we’ll be sharing more about very soon.”

Funkmaster Flex Takes Mornings ‘Until Further Notice’ at HOT 97 Following Ebro in the Morning Exit

MediaCo has stated that Funkmaster Flex will host the morning show until further notice. He began the duties on Monday morning.

HOT 97 Ends ‘Ebro in the Morning’

"I lived out a childhood dream and it was amazing."

iHeartMedia Names Jill Strada Program Director of 103.5 The Beat in Miami

"I'm ready to elevate the brand and my team to new and unstoppable levels!"

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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."