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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."

Meet The Leaders: Bill Wilson, CEO, Townsquare Media

"We love broadcast radio. We would not have the success we have in digital without the power, connection, and companionship of local radio. We don’t view radio as the growth engine, but as a core part of our DNA and offering. It’s highly differentiated and high impact for both audiences and clients"

Meet The Leaders: Tina Thornton, EVP, Creative Studio and Marketing ESPN

"I don't think we're going to back down at any given point in time. We're just going to continue to evolve. Plus continue to put out the best experiences — not just product, but experience — for our fans."

Meet The Leaders: Jeff Warshaw, CEO & Founder Connoisseur Media

"Having one-to-one relationships with our listeners is something that we need to continually always remember is the bread and butter of our business"

Meet The Leaders: Scott Sutherland, Executive Vice President of Regional Media Operations, Bonneville International Corporation

"Our business model all starts with we’re local content creators and not trying to get out of our way as it relates to distribution wherever our audiences are. That's where we want to go. Capped off with not a national sales strategy, but more hyperlocal"

Meet The Leaders: Chris Balfe, Chief Executive Officer, Red Seat Ventures

"I think Red Seat Ventures really has a chance of being the next-generation network or next-generation provider for A-list talent. That's certainly our goal."

Meet The Leaders: Chris Oliviero, Chief Business Officer & Market President, Audacy

"We're going to be aggressive and be opportunistic. We're going to throw the old hangups out the door in terms of, ‘oh, this is competition, we can't do a deal with that person.' Why can't we?"

Meet The Leaders: John Goforth, Gamut Podcast Network, Hubbard Radio

"I don't want to just take a job to show up and make sure the trains depart and arrive on time. I want to be part of building the tracks. That's the most challenging part, but also the most fun and rewarding part"

Meet The Leaders: Mike Hartel, Alpha Media

"Now, we've never been in a better position as a medium. The only problem is we are the only ones who know it."

Meet The Leaders: Brian Phillips, Cumulus Media

"One of the things that stifles the advancement and change in the way we deliver a station's sound is the fact that we're so busy cranking it out that nobody has time to rewrite the rules."

Meet The Leaders: David Kantor, Radio One and Reach Media

“What we decided was to compete locally, we needed to have bigger footprints.”

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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."