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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 1320 Names Kyle Madson as Brand Manager

"Kyle is the perfect person to lead ESPN 1320 forward."

1080 The Fan Adds FM Simulcast on 105.1 With Revamped On-Air Lineup

"We’re incredibly excited to bring The FAN to the FM dial."

Dusty Harrah Named New Brand Manager 1080 The Fan, 910 ESPN Portland

"The Fan is special to me and so are the people who work for the station and in our building at Audacy Portland.”

Jeff Austin Is Thankful for Every Step of His Radio Journey as He Exits 1080 The Fan and Enters Retirement

"I have a lot of different interests in life, and I'm looking forward to continuing my passion for audio and for sports."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Program Directors

"A total of 47 program directors were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Program Directors category."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Program Directors of 2023

“A total of 45 programmers were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Program Directors category.”

AM Radio Programmers Sound Off on Legislation & Evolution

“Frankly, we weren't waiting around to see what would happen with the AM band.”

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2022

"A total of 52 programmers were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

Jeff Austin Takes Programming Reins Of ESPN 1320

"Austin will remain in Portland, where he leads 1080 The Fan and 910 ESPN."

P2s: The Secret To Ratings Growth You Need To Embrace

"They like sports, but maybe don't love them. Maybe they do love sports, they just don't make it the center of their lives the way many of our P1s are known to do. All they want when they are in the car or at their desk is an escape."

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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."