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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."

Scott Van Pelt: ‘It’s Fun to be Nervous’ For Monday Night Countdown

"SportsCenter, I know what it feels like. I’ve done that a long time. Monday at 6, I have no idea what that will feel like.”

Lee Fitting Out at ESPN

"Fitting was ESPN's go-to guy for football. His responsibilities included College GameDay, Monday Night Football, and the College Football Playoff. He also oversaw the SEC Network."

Scott Van Pelt, Marcus Spears, Ryan Clark Joining Monday Night Countdown

Now, Van Pelt will be hosting Monday Night Countdown pregame and postgame, followed by a live SportsCenter from the site of the contest.

Scott Van Pelt Addresses Speculation About His ESPN Future With Dan Patrick

“It was reported that I was the guy, and other than me not having been offered the job or accepting the job that I haven't been offered, it was spot on.”

Jeff Saturday Could Return to ESPN

While Saturday’s interest in remaining involved in the National Football League remains unknown, ESPN is intrigued by his potential return to television.

Richard Deitsch Clarifies: Scott Van Pelt Not New Host of Monday Night Countdown

"Is it heading that way? Yes, based on sourcing. I’ll try to be clearer on future tweets on this topic for sure.”

Scott Van Pelt, Laura Rutledge Could Host ‘Monday Night Countdown’

Both hosts are the frontrunners, according to Marchand, but ESPN will also consider other internal candidates to fill the position.

Robert Griffin III Wants to Tell Your Story the Right Way

“Even if I do know you personally, I’m not going to bring that to the broadcast because that’s not my job.”

Shan Shariff: ‘RGIII Provides Entertainment For Better Or Worse’

"Shariff noted that Griffin has used words and phrases on TV this year that have raised plenty of eyebrows, including shouting the phrase "there's an orgy in the endzone" as he provided color commentary for a college football game."

Robert Griffin III Apologizes For Using Racial Slur on ‘Monday Night Countdown’

"(I) was trying to say "those bug-a-boos" in reference to haters and doubters," Griffin said, before adding he understands the "historical context" of the term.

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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."