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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."

Todd Starnes to Launch Morning Show on The Mighty 990 KWAM

"Starnes Country is a fresh new way to look at Memphis and the Mid-South."

How Ben Ferguson Found Contentment Amid Growing List of Projects for iHeartMedia

"If this is it, I feel good about what I did and that's a weird place, but also a really free, fun place.”

Can We Make Talk Radio Great Again?

"Contrary to the industry naysayers, I believe there is a path forward to make radio great again."

Kay Manley To Retire From KIX 106 Memphis

Kix 106 Memphis Program Director/ midday host Kay Manley will retire on December 20, marking her final day on the air.

Eavesdropping, Jason & John, 92.9 FM ESPN

Memphis is a very unique sports town. While home to the Memphis Grizzlies and the University of Memphis, sports fans in the area have...

Mark Giannotto Leaving 92.9 ESPN and Memphis

"Mark has been terrific on 92.9 FM ESPN starting as a guest some 6 years ago and then joining us as a host for the Giannotto & Jeffrey Show 5 years ago."

Bob Boccia Vaccine Lawsuit Against Cumulus Dismissed

Attorneys for the former radio host filed a motion to withdraw the lawsuit on November 2nd last year after Boccia continually failed to respond to their attempts to reach him.

KWAM Scores Best Large Market News Coverage From Tennessee Association Broadcasters

It marks the second major accomplishment by the station this year. Earlier, KWAM was awarded a regional Edward R. Murrow Award.

92.9 ESPN Dominates Spring Book in Memphis

"The station delivered its biggest ratings book in station history."

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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."