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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."

Why Mike Greenberg Views Time and Trust as Major Factors to Success at ESPN

"I don’t know if anything has made me feel better in my 29 years than the fact that we have lived up to the confidence that they showed in us.”

Dirt and Sprague: ESPN Doesn’t Care About Radio

"Someone would probably say when Colin left, I would say when Le Batard left," Sprague surmised, "but there seems to be a real 'less than interested' feeling from Bristol on their radio situation"

Reflecting On 30 Years of ESPN Radio

“There is an intimacy in the relationship you develop with your audience in radio that is unlike anything I’ve found in any other medium.”

The BSM Staff Pays Tribute To Mike Golic

"Mike and Mike used to embrace the slogan "What Makes Them Different, Makes Them Great," but in reality, what made Mike Golic special was that he never changed who he was."

Golic and Wingo Are Rolling With The Punches

It's 8am in Charlotte, the middle of May, and Uber driver Mike has his SiriusXM dial tuned to ESPN Radio. Being a transplanted New...

BSM Podcast – Season 3 – Episode 1 – Traug Keller – ESPN Radio

Season 3 of the BSM Podcast begins with an appearance by ESPN Radio Senior Vice President Traug Keller. The 20+ minute conversation conversation covers...

The Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2017 Are…

After three straight days of featuring local hosts and shows, we take a detour to recognize those who perform on the national level. The...

A Time For Reflecting Back and Looking Forward

With each passing year, it's customary for many to introduce new goals and promise holding themselves accountable to them over the next twelve months....

Zierlein and Granato Are Reuniting In Mornings

Lance Zierlein and John Granato enjoyed a lot of radio success together before going in separate directions. But in the crazy world of sports...

Replacing Iconic Shows Is a Very Tall Order

"Replacing Francesa is a tall order. He's arguably the most successful sports radio host to ever work in New York City."

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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."