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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."

New 710 WOR Morning Host Curtis Sliwa: Joining iHeartMedia New York Like Being at the Radio Hall of Fame

"Who lets me in this morning? Jim Kerr, 52 years, a legend at WAXQ, who remembers me from back in the 70’s interviewing when I started the Guardian Angels.”

Why Curtis Sliwa is Prepared to Go Head-to-Head with Sid Rosenberg on New 710 WOR Morning Show

"Without guardrails, the guy is ready to implode at any moment. He's had a history of this and he just can't help himself."

710 WOR Adds Curtis Sliwa to Morning Drive Alongside Larry Mendte

"It’s a full circle moment for me as my first radio station appearance for me was in 1971 when WOR’s Arlene Francis interviewed me as a kid, and I’ve been talking on the radio since.”

John Catsimatidis Responds to Curtis Sliwa’s Comments About 77WABC Exit

“For the record: 180 days of unlimited access to the public versus 17 days when there was no hope.”

710 WOR Adds ‘Rich on Tech’ to Sunday Evening Lineup

“I’m so excited to be on the airwaves of my hometown area, bringing the best tech knowledge to listeners in the tri-state."

After Cory Booker Makes History, Here’s How Long News/Talk Radio Hosts Think They Could Stay On-Air

"I'll never forget my boss asking me 'So how long do you think you could just, you know, talk?'"

Larry Mendte: 710 WOR Morning Show Must Be ‘Opinionated, Informative, and Fun’

"It has to hit the issues of the day and the stories of the day. And some days some days, it is more fun than other days."

710 WOR Officially Names Larry Mendte New Morning Host

“I am both thrilled and humbled by this opportunity. Thrilled because 710 WOR is iconic, and humbled because I am walking in the footsteps of legends.”  

710 WOR Names Larry Mendte News Director, Morning Anchor

“WOR is iconic in radio history, and I’m honored to accept this position.”

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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."