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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."

Can Anyone Replace Jeff Van Gundy on ESPN’s Top NBA Crew?

"Will ESPN/ABC even decide to bring in someone else? It’s one option for the network, but maybe not the best choice."

Jeff Van Gundy Reportedly Looking at Coaching Roles, Not New Media Gig

As a fixture in this type of coverage, many viewers find it hard to believe that he will be out of the sports media industry altogether.

ESPN Colleagues Pay Tribute To Mike Breen in 100th NBA Finals Game

"Mike is an icon — the voice of an entire generation when it comes to NBA broadcasting."

Mike Breen: My Dream Was to Be a DJ at WPLJ

“I enjoyed being on the air and talking. So my initial thought was, ‘I’m going to be a disc jockey.’"

The Top 5 Bangs of Mike Breen’s Career

"Whether it comes in the playoffs or the regular season, it’s an unmistakable, yet simple way to convey the message that something extraordinary has just happened."

Mike Breen: I Thanked Jamal Murray For Shouting Bang After Big 3

"It's an honor to call their games, and if you get any kind of recognition or appreciation from them in how you call their games, it's a really wonderful, satisfying feeling."

Mike Breen: ‘Bang’ Will Never Top Marv Albert’s ‘Yes!’

“I love the game so much and if it adds to an excitement of a moment, then I did my job."

Jeff Van Gundy: ABC/ESPN Have Different Job Than Teams in NBA Finals

"Just give it a chance, and you will be absolutely floored at the product that’s on the floor.”

Mike Breen Hates Being Called ‘Voice of the NBA’

“Every team has their own voice of the NBA."

Sports Talkers Podcast – Eric Reid

Eric Reid is the TV voice of the Miami Heat. He shares stories of his career and where it overlaps with people like Dr....

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"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."