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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."

Jenny Matthews Steps Down From Q104 Kansas City Morning Show

She has been hosting mornings solo since Todd Nixon's departure last December. The market veteran had been with Q104 since October 2019.

Ray Stevens Exits KCMO to Focus on WLS-AM 890, Kevin Kietzman to Replace Him

Stevens has been hosting mornings at WLS-AM 890 since replacing Steve Cochran in June.

Reyes Media Group Purchases ‘KISS 105.9’ Lawrence/Kansas City For $2.5 Million

The station, which broadcasts to the Topeka and Kansas City regions, is likely to change to a Spanish-language format under Reyes Media.

95.7 KCMO Adds The Guy Benson Show from Fox News Radio to Daily Lineup

"It's about time KC had something to listen to on the drive home that isn't fluff talk, purposely avoiding real news, or left-leaning."

‘Church of Lazlo’ Moving to 98.9 The Rock as Part of ALT 96.5, Kansas City Shakeup

Longtime ALT 96.5 afternoon drive show, “Church of Lazlo,” with Lazlo, Slimfast and Snowcone, will move to KQRC-FM (98.9 The Rock) Kansas City’s No. 1 Rock station, weekdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm CT starting today. (8/8)

Kansas City Radio Bands Together in Support of Lisa Lopez

"The Kansas City radio community is stronger together as we are asking for your support for the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan."

610 Sports Kansas City Morning Hosts Bob Fescoe and Josh Klingler Celebrate 14 Years Together

"14 years is an eternity in radio. I'm lucky to have the best co-host in America along side me in Josh Klingler."

Chiefs Radio Voice Mitch Holthus Misses 1st Game in 30 Years After COVID Diagnosis

Mitch Holthus claimed he had not missed a Chiefs broadcast in 30 years -- calling more than 500 consecutive games for the team.

Breaking News Coverage Begins With Relationships

By trying to find unique and creative angles to get more involved in the community, we were able to luck our way into being at the center of a breaking news story.

Carrington Harrison: USA Soccer Players Not As Popular As Olympians Due to Difference In TV Coverage

"Team sports don't have that backdrop like Simone Biles or Mary Lou Retton is born out of you see them do a floor routine and then for eight minutes you get a story from NBC's Tom Rinaldi."

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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."