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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."

As Lebron James’ Era Comes to an End, Who Will Be the Next King of the NBA?

"The crown is slipping, and the armor is dented. The true crisis, however, isn’t in the King’s mortality — it’s in the absence of a bold successor"

NBC Sports Lost the Ball on Michael Jordan’s Inclusion With the Network

"The problem is clear: the plotting, strategy, and execution failed"

NBA Debuts New Streaming Platform Alongside Reimagined NBA TV

"NBA TV and the NBA App are designed to be a connected, global hub for basketball coverage"

Prime Video Adds Kyle Lowry to NBA Broadcast Team

"The talent they've assembled is incredible, and together we'll deliver something fresh and special for basketball fans worldwide"

Why Adam Silver Is Right Where Sports Media Outrage Is Wrong

"Silver’s comments may have seemed tone-deaf, they reflect the reality of who the league serves—and it’s not always the fan"

Amazon Prime Video Adds John Wall As NBA Analyst

"After 13 seasons in the NBA filled with unforgettable moments, I am excited to start a new chapter with NBA on Prime"

Shams Charania Tried To Be a “Great Teammate” in Not Posting NBA Draft Picks Early

"I caught myself [about to post those tweets] at least five to 10 times. But that’s just human nature."

NBA Draft Round 1 Averages 3.77 Million Viewers Across ESPN, ABC

Although the overall viewership number was down, consumption of the first half-hour of the proceedings averaged 5.05 million viewers, marking a 4% proliferation from the previous year.

TNT Sports Ceases Operation of NBA TV, NBA.com Effective October 1

TNT Sports is going to work with the NBA on a transition plan for which it will assume the programming and operations responsibilities of both entities.

Sean Pendergast: Shams Charania Approach to Reporting During NBA Draft Made for ‘More Pleasant Watching Experience’

"If you’re a basketball fan, it’s going to find its way onto your timeline somehow. Shams did not do that last night."

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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."