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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."

Courtney Cronin Is Proving She’s Ready for Prime Time at ESPN

"She is prime time and then some, creating engaging television on every show and assignment. I can’t wait to see what’s next for this exceptional sports personality who has truly arrived."

Tony Dungy Reportedly Out As ‘Football Night In America’ Regular On NBC Sports

"Sources indicate to The Athletic that NBC has discussed taking the show fully on the road more frequently next season, while also reducing the size of its studio roster."

Sports Radio’s Political Humor Guardrails Should Encourage Accountability, Not Overreaction

"When accountability turns into overcorrection, the industry risks teaching its voices to say less, not better. In a medium built on personality, honesty, and connection, that may be the biggest mistake of all."

Paul Allen Apologizes for Controversial Paid Protesters Comment on KFAN

"I made a comment on air Friday about protesters and the weather that was insensitive and poorly timed. And I’m sorry."

‘Thursday Night Football’ Viewership Continues Year-Over-Year Gains on Prime Video

"Through seven weeks, TNF is averaging 15.29 million viewers, maintaining its best season since moving to Prime Video and the highest average for the franchise on any network since 2015"

NFL Delivers Second Most Watched International Game On NFL Network

"The 7.9 million figure also represented a significant jump compared to recent overseas broadcasts. Viewership was up 68 percent against NFL Network’s 2024 International Games average"

ESPN Monday Night Football Season Debut Viewership Second Highest Since 2006

"The Vikings-Bears matchup marked the second most-watched Week 1 game of the MNF era since ESPN took over rights in 2006"

WELY Signs Seven-Year Contract to Air Minnesota Vikings Games

"Locking in the broadcast rights for the next seven years is a total touchdown — it means WELY will be your home for Vikings football for seasons to come. SKOL!"

How Paul Allen Became the Radio Voice of the Minnesota Vikings

"You had to make the choice to listen to me, and that’s very, very important to me, and it always has been."

ESPN Averages 25.4 Million Viewers for Vikings-Rams Wild Card Game

During the first half of the game, which spanned 8:15 to 9:45 p.m. EST, viewership of the game averaged 28.3 million viewers.

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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."