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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."

What if the Sports Media Industry Had a Free Agency Period?

"It may not be a reality during my lifetime, but it sure is fun to imagine the possibilities."

Barrett Media to Celebrate 10-Years in Business By Throwing ‘The Barrett Bash’ in New York City

"This event will be invite-only. Invitations will be emailed later this afternoon to one thousand media industry people."

A Message to the Advertising Industry, New Sports Editor, AI Ashley, and the 2025 BNM Summit

"This is simply a call on others in the advertising world to take a second look, and consider spending a few hours learning and connecting with others who can help improve their client's businesses."

The 2025 BSM Summit Welcomes Jen Lada, David Locke, Bruce Gilbert, Cameron Hendrix and John Mamola

All five speakers will be part of sessions at the upcoming Summit. The full schedule will be released closer to the event.

The Latest Round of Layoffs at Audacy Require Examining the State of Radio

"The sacred ground that radio has claimed for generations is being chipped away with every layoff."

FOX Sports Should Use Jimmy Johnson’s Retirement to Revamp ‘FOX NFL Sunday’

Is 76-year-old Terry Bradshaw, or 65-year-old Howie Long, helping the network drive younger viewers? Why wait? Use this opportunity to reinvent the show.

Finding a First is Crucial for Talent Before Its Your Last

"I’ve been in your shoes, and I’ve walked a mile if not an entire marathon or two in them."

Reflecting On The Barrett Media Top 20 Series

"I started the Top 20 series to celebrate the radio business. We do it to show respect to many who are doing outstanding work, but don't always receive the recognition they've earned."

4 Steps to Follow to Overcome Being Laid Off in Radio

It’s been over two weeks since that moment, and I can say without a doubt the pain of the moment was realized. However, the opportunity it presented was to re-invest time both personally and professionally into myself.

Nick Wize Named Program Director for 95.3 WDAE in Tampa

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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."