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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."

Firing Ken Rosenthal Is Another Reason For Fans Not To Trust Rob Manfred

"Nobody said these jobs were supposed to be easy. You aren’t going to please everyone, but why make matters worse?"

Anatomy of an Analyst: John Smoltz

"Smoltz has the rare ability of parlaying a fantastic Major League career into an ability to analyze what he’s seeing. He’s good at being able explain it in terms the audience can understand. There are few former athletes that “get it” the way he does."

Facebook Strikes Exclusive Deal with MLB to Air 25 Games

Facebook has agreed to a deal with Major League Baseball which will provide the social media platform with exclusive streaming rights to 25 afternoon...

The Power of Branding and Versatility

The world of sports media has evolved over the past decade, causing industry professionals to make career sacrifices, and open their minds to new possibilities....

John Smoltz, Fox’s New Ace Analyst

John Smoltz is a Hall of Famer and World Series champion as a pitcher, and he long has seemed to be on a similar...

Jonah Keri Brings His Podcast To Nerdist Sports

2016 is shaping up to be a busy year for Jonah Keri. The ex-Grantlander and ESPN writer ended 2015 by announcing he'd contribute written...

Jonah Kerri Joins Sports Illustrated and MLB Network

Ex-Grantland and ESPN staffer Jonah Keri has found a pair of new homes for his sportswriting and TV appearances in 2016 and (presumably) beyond...

Why The MLB Playoff Broadcasts Matter!

The quest to introduce you to different members of the sports media continues. With thousands performing this line of work each day, there are...

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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."