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The Industry According to Gary Jay, Land Shark Promotion Studio

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"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?

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"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

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"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

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"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."

Why Hot AC Stations Need Personality To Play Through the Playlist

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"Instead of saying 'shut up and play the music,' the better approach is 'make it matter'"

A HOT-AC Programmers Playbook To Play The Hits During Q4

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"In the end, finding Adult Pop hits in Q4 is about balance"

Why Hot-AC Program Directors and GMs Must Replace Hype With Authenticity

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"A compelling morning show, strong music mix, and meaningful giveaways don’t need to be oversold, they carry their own weight."

Why Your Hot AC Station Should Be More Personality, Less Jukebox

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"If a listener just wants music, they’re not coming to radio anymore"

Hits On The Horizon: Lady Gaga, Alabama Shakes, and Thomas Rhett

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"Let’s take a look at music that should be on your radar for airplay consideration this week"

How Tempo and Flow Drive Hot AC Radio Success

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Programmers must pay close attention not only to the songs themselves, but also to how they are sequenced.

Hot AC Success on a Budget: Music & Promo Hacks

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You don’t need a massive budget to achieve meaningful music research and compelling promotions. What you need is creativity, digital savvy, community connections, and strategic focus.

Radio in the Age of TikTok: Why Quick, Clear Openings Win More Listeners in Hot AC

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In the battle for attention, brevity is power. Say it quickly, say it clearly, and say it in a way that makes the listener want more.

Why Countdowns & Specialty Content Still Matter in Hot AC Radio

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In a world of on-demand streaming and personalized playlists, it may seem counterintuitive that something as traditional as a countdown still holds water, but it does.

Kannon Debuts New Weekday Show for Top 40 & Hot AC

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“The Kannon Show” is designed to blend with existing music programming.
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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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."