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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."

From Presidents to Pop Stars, the ManningCast Is Football’s Most Coveted Invitation

"ESPN’s alternative Monday Night Football presentation featuring Peyton and Eli Manning continued to solidify its place in sports media this past NFL season."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Sports Television Shows of 2025

Welcome to day two of Barrett Media's Top 20 series for the 2025 calendar year. This series is well regarded across sports radio, news/talk...

ESPN’s College Football Playoff Formula May Not Work for the Super Bowl in 2027

"For 12 years, ESPN has treated the College Football Playoff National Championship like its Super Bowl. Now, it finally has the real one. That does not mean it should treat it the same."

Have Sports Media and Fans Forgotten What ESPN Is?

"Sports was meant to be the escape, and the programming direction of ESPN serves as exhibit A of that escape"

How MTV Can Remain Relevant While Bringing in an Audience

"Believe it or not, the letters “MTV” still mean a lot and boost credibility, despite some actively trying to prove otherwise"

Why Bill Belichick Needs To Return Behind the Mic Sooner Than Later

"Bill Belichick doesn’t belong in college football. He belongs behind a mic — and that’s the Belichick we miss"

ESPN ‘ManningCast’ Returns for Fifth Season With Twelve Scheduled Broadcasts

"The Emmy-winning series, widely known as the ManningCast, will feature 12 games this season, a mix of new guests, and the signature blend of analysis, humor, and wit."

Bill Belichick Behind the Scenes Is the Only Way To Sell Viewers on a North Carolina Hulu Series

"For the national college football fan, is there more interest in the University of North Carolina football program or its new head coach?"

ESPN ‘Monday Night Football’ Posts Second-Highest Viewership in Past 24 Years

ESPN officially posted back-to-back winning seasons with its Monday Night Football block. The company announced 112 million total viewers and an average of 15...

ESPN, ABC Score Second Most-Watched Week 7 Monday Night Football Game in 14 Seasons

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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."