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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 Signs John Buccigross to a Multi-Year Extension

"With right timing and lots of blessings it happened in 1996. I love my teammates and love sports. I'm a one uniform guy and this is the only team I want to play for."

How ESPN’s ‘Frozen Frenzy’ Expands on What ESPN Can Do With a ‘Redzone’ Model

"With interviews, insight, and information, Frozen Frenzy is a joyful and jovial Zamboni ride around the NHL"

Ben McDonald: “Wasn’t Aware” ESPN Had A Contract With Hockey

"If I have a choice between the beginning of hockey season and October baseball, I’m probably leaning slightly towards playoff baseball to be honest with you"

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: John Buccigross

Passion. Fun. Creativity. Knowledge. These four pillars set him apart from many others, especially those that cover hockey like he does.

John Buccigross Launches Fundraising Campaign in Honor of Barry Melrose

Melrose departed ESPN just before the NHL season after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.

ESPN’s NHL Frozen Frenzy Debuts with Six-Figure Viewership

There were never more than 10 minutes without a goal throughout the eight-hour course of events and three instances where at least three goals were scored simultaneously.

ESPN Unveils Plans for First NHL Frozen Frenzy

John Buccigross will anchor coverage on both ESPN2 and ESPN+.

John Buccigross is Lacing Up His Skates for ESPN’s Frozen Frenzy

"I love that challenge of doing a highlight without a script, and so this is right up my alley."

Barry Melrose Stepping Away from ESPN After Parkinson’s Diagnosis

"A razor sharp wit, he was always early and looked like a million bucks."

ESPN Launching NHL Whiparound Program ‘Frozen Frenzy’

"We worked all summer long to figure this out with our programming team and with the league."

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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

"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."