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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."

The Michael Kay Show Beats WFAN in the Winter Book

The race for afternoon ratings supremacy in New York City tightened in 2017 between Mike Francesa and The Michael Kay Show. But despite a...

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...

Mike and Mike’s Differences Helped Make Them Great

In 1998, I was just learning how the radio business worked. I was at a small station that powered down at night, making $200...

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."

This Fire Is Out of Control and ESPN Can’t Put It Out

I fully intended to avoid writing about this topic because I've grown increasingly tired of the whole political-sports media dance. But then a whole...

Golic & Wingo To Debut on ESPN Radio November 27th

ESPN Radio has set a date to move on from Mike and Mike in the morning. The network has confirmed that it's new morning...

If ESPN Fails It Hurts The Entire Sports Media Industry

It's been called a bloodbath. The demise of a once great brand. The end of ESPN, and a few other expletives that I'd rather...

Radio Industry Reaction To Mike and Mike Splitting Up

The media world has been buzzing since Richard Deitsch broke the news that Mike Greenberg would be leaving his radio program on ESPN Radio...

Mike Greenberg To Host New TV Show and Leave Mike & Mike

It's been one of the worst kept secrets in the media industry, and now the cat is finally out of the bag. Mike Greenberg...

Is It Time For ESPN To Split Up Mike and Mike?

Pairing two people together and developing a great show isn't easy. Turning that show into a mainstream brand is even harder. Sustaining it for nearly...

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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."