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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."

Mike Breen: Victor Wembanyama’s Name is Difficult For Me to Say

"It's clear how you say it, it's just a matter of saying it correctly."

Mike Breen Inks Contract Extension with ESPN

The deal keeps Breen at ESPN through the 2026-27 NBA season.

MSG Networks Could Reportedly Add Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy for Select New York Knicks Games

Frazier, 78, is reportedly looking to take fewer road trips and could be taking a step back from the broadcasts.

Who Are The Signature Voices of American Sports?

"A signature voice may not be the most talented announcer or analyst, but rather, the voice that I most associate with that particular sport today."

Burke Magnus: NBA Finals Are ‘Must-Have’ for ESPN/ABC

"We hope to come out of it with a package that looks pretty similar to what we have now."

Dan Le Batard: ‘A Broadcaster Can Only Get My Attention if They are Truly Awful’

"I imagine Doc Rivers and Doris Burke and Mike Breen will be about as good as Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson and Mike Breen."

Mike Breen ‘Surprised’ To See ESPN Break Up Top NBA Booth

“They were the dream partners.”

Mark Jackson Grateful but ‘Shocked and Dismayed’ by ESPN Exit

"To the NBA, a heartfelt thank you for allowing a kid to continue to accomplish his dreams."

Mark Jackson Leaving ESPN in NBA Booth Shakeup

The calculus behind the decision to let go of Jackson is not known, as news of his exit was not divulged when ESPN talent were laid off earlier this month.

Doris Burke, Doc Rivers Joining Lead NBA on ESPN Booth

“Rivers and Burke will take over Van Gundy and Jackson’s roles alongside Mike Breen.”

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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."