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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."

Jeff Rickard Named Sports Format Captain at Radio One

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Jeff Rickard has earned a promotion. WFNZ's program director and midday host has been named Sports Format Captain at Radio One. The role includes...

Iconic Caller ‘Mark From Gastonia’ Needs Help and WFNZ Is Stepping Up

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"We have created a WFNZ community. Yeah, we might argue about sports takes most days, but when a member of our radio family is suffering, you are there for them."

Jeff Rickard Understands The Benefits of Attending the BSM Summit

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“Over the past five or six years, the industry has been growing up a lot.”

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

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

Is Elon Musk Doing This Right? Programmers Evaluate The Twitter Rebrand

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"Maybe no one can understand why this rebrand is a necessity for Twitter, but if anyone can spot problems and share experiences that are valuable at this moment, it is these guys."

Rachel Nichols and Baron Davis Headline Final Speaker Announcements For the 2023 BSM Summit

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"I'm sure Baron and Rachel will have all eyes and ears focused on them when they take the stage together next Tuesday at 2:45pm PT."

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

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

Jason Barrett Podcast: Jeff Rickard, WFNZ

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From dealing with controversial talent to making an impact in a new market, Jeff Rickard shares the lessons he has learned over a lifetime...

WFNZ Adds Wes Bryant and Walker Mehl to Weekday Lineup

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"I’m looking forward to hearing their hometown takes on all things Charlotte Sports.  I can’t wait for our listeners to learn more about them and enjoy the upcoming ride.”

Jeff Rickard Named Program Director of WFNZ in Charlotte

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"After our first conversation I knew Jeff was the one to take us to the next level."
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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."