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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."

Hubbard Renews KVJ Show on WRMF West Palm Beach

"KVJ has always been family but so has Hubbard,"

Mix 107.9 Adds Mason Kelter and ‘Liveline’ to Evenings

"We’re excited to give Columbus listeners something they can actively be part of again."

How Jaybeau Jones Approaches Impacting Listeners Eight Seconds at a Time

"Your job for the audience in the car or at home blow drying their hair is to make it a little more fun between the songs. If you're talking between these songs, whether it's eight seconds or eighteen, it better be great."

Audacy Elevates CJ Robinson To Brand Manager Mix 105.1 Orlando

"I know this station holds significance in the Orlando market, and I am excited to lead this team as we navigate the future of radio in 2026 and beyond."

What Radio Can Learn From the Global Journey of Brian Thomas’ Success

"Reinvention in our business is far from a detour. Instead, we should treat reinvention as part of our ongoing professional growth."

Q99.7 Adds Ethan Cole To New ‘Kristin Show’ Debuting January 26

"Cole returns to Atlanta following a three-year run hosting afternoons at iHeartMedia’s Power 96.1."

If Nike Can Reboot Its Slogan, Radio Should Too

"Maybe it’s time to retire the safe line and start your own campaign. Go from Just Do It to Do It Better"

How Julian Nieh Built Radio Longevity Through Chemistry and Culture

"People thrive in environments where they feel valued and understood. That’s when the magic happens"

The Return of Resonance: Olivia Dean and the End of the Viral Era

Forget the 15-second dopamine chase. Olivia Dean just proved that attention spans aren’t dying, they're just tired of bad songs. The past five years...

How Are Hot AC Stations Finding the HITS in Today’s Crowded Media Landscape?

Programming a Hot AC station today is harder than ever! The landscape has never been more cluttered. Listeners are swimming in a sea of...

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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."