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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."

ESPN’s College Football Playoff Formula May Not Work for the Super Bowl in 2027

"For 12 years, ESPN has treated the College Football Playoff National Championship like its Super Bowl. Now, it finally has the real one. That does not mean it should treat it the same."

How ‘Monday Night Countdown’ Stands Out From Its Contemporaries

"If you want personality, rough-and-tumble football talk, well-conceived segments, and top-of-the-line analysis, ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown is appointment viewing for sure"

Jason Kelce: Live TV is ‘So Much Different’ Than Podcasting

"You got to make space for people to talk and have a conversation, and part of it is getting to know everybody."

Jason Kelce: ‘They Call it Late Night’ Show was ‘Incredibly Rewarding’

"We went for it, and we had an amazing team of writers – a lot of them worked on Conan (O'Brien) – and it was fun to try it.”

ESPN Announces Coverage Plans for Vikings-Rams NFL Wild Card Matchup

ESPN studio programming will air live from State Farm Stadium, beginning with a special edition of NFL Live from 3 to 5 p.m. EST.

ESPN ‘Monday Night Countdown’ Averages 1.34 Million Viewers Per Episode in 2024 NFL Regular Season

'Monday Night Countdown' broadcast from the studio and traveled on the road throughout the season, garnering a 5% year-over-year improvement in average viewership.

Scott Van Pelt: Having a Loyal Audience Creates Value

Over the last several decades at ESPN, Scott Van Pelt has been a familiar face to millions of viewers across different editions of SportsCenter...

ESPN Monday Night Football Reaches Nearly 100 Million Fans in First Half of NFL Season

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Mike Golic Jr.: Jason Kelce Learned Hard Truth About Being a Media Member in Viral Phone Incident

“He’s been an awesome, accessible star while him and Travis have watched their profile grow. But people are just not responsible enough for all that access to a guy that nice.”

Scott Van Pelt Represents the Past and Future of ESPN SportsCenter Anchors

It is fitting that ESPN SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt is based in Washington DC, because he’s a national treasure, standing as tall as...

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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."