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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."

Jeff Rickard Out At WEEI (Update)

"In the memo, new Audacy Boston market manager Mike Thomas says that the station will be naming a new brand manager in the future."

WDAE in Tampa, 93.5/107.5 The Fan in Indianapolis Excel in Winter Ratings Book

"It's easy to see why entering the format to challenge the sports radio kings of Indianapolis and Tampa isn't on any other company's to do list."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2020

"BSM's Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2020 as decided on by industry voters."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2020

As decided on by sports radio executives and programmers, here are Barrett Sports Media's Top 20 Mid Market Morning Shows of 2020.

Dee, Giannotti, Nahigian, Rickard, Dixon, & Porth Added to the 2020 BSM Summit Lineup

"With these latest additions to our lineup, we now have 62 people speaking at the 2020 BSM Summit."

BSM’s Top 20 Mid Market Program Directors of 2019

"A look at the Top 20 Mid Market sports radio programmers for 2019."

The BSM Top 20 Mid Market Program Directors of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2018."

Lessons Learned at the BSM Chicago Programming Summit

When I’m in the moment it can be difficult to enjoy and appreciate the wins. My mind is always thinking about the next challenge...

BSM Programming Summit Day 2

We’re live in Chicago for day 2 of the inaugural Barrett Sports Media programming summit hosted by Jason Barrett. This blog will be updated...

Observations of the BSM 2017 Top 20

Six days of BSM 2017 Top 20 lists are in the books and I'm thrilled to have it in my rear view mirror. The...

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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."