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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."

The Watch: NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

For one final team before he relinquishes the role, let's check in on the most trusted man in television news.

NBC News Sets Final Broadcast Date for Lester Holt to Anchor NBC Nightly News, Start Date for Tom Llamas

It will be just shy of a decade since he officially held the role after he was officially named the replacement for Williams on June 18th, 2015.

Is the Future of Evening Newscasts at ABC News, CBS News, and NBC News A Rosy Picture?

Many TV executives believe streaming is the answer. But that, especially for the old-fashioned evening news, means they’re competing for mindshare with Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and so on.

Ratings Roundup: NBC Nightly News Sees Decline After Lester Holt Announced Upcoming Departure

Ratings for the newscast have dropped in both the total audience and the Adults 25-54 demographic since Holt's announcement.

NBC News Names Tom Llamas to Succeed Lester Holt as ‘NBC Nightly News’ Anchor

“Tom has the winning combination of journalistic excellence, passionate storytelling and unyielding integrity—all characteristics that have long been trademarks of NBC Nightly News.”

News Media Reacts to Lester Holt Departing NBC Nightly News

Many news media members took to social media to share their thoughts on the departure. Some ranged from tributes to the longtime anchor, while others questioned the lack of reaction at all.

Lester Holt to Exit NBC Nightly News Anchor Chair Later This Year

Holt will continue to work at NBC News as host of the popular Dateline series.

Ratings Roundup: NBC Nightly News Sees Highest Audience in 5 Months, Newsmax Jumps Into Top 25 in Primetime

More than 7 million people tuned into the program anchored by Lester Holt last week.

NBC News Ends 2024 as #1 American News Network Across TV, Digital, and Streaming; Reached 137 Million Americans Per Month Across Platforms

NBC is slated to end 2024 as America’s number one news network according to data provided by Comscore Xmedia, backed by a double digital...

Ratings Roundup: Meet the Press Bests Rivals with Donald Trump Interview, NBC Nightly News Sees Ratings Uptick

Meet the Press saw its largest audience since Kristen Welker began hosting the show with its interview with Donald Trump on Sunday.

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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."