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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."

Why News/Talk Radio Leaders Need to Trust More Than Just Gut Instinct As Digital Continues to Rise

The immediacy of live radio is often touted as one of its strengths. But there's a significant portion of the audience that doesn't give a hoot about that feature.

AM 1420 The Answer Midday Host Bob Frantz Exits

The station has replaced Frantz with the nationally syndicated Mike Gallagher Show in the daypart.

KDWN Host Steve Sanchez Inks Contract Extension

"This move allows me to continue to grow our Gen-X audience while focusing on continued content creation for our fast-growing social media platforms and new stand-alone videocasts.”

The iHeartMedia “Guaranteed Human” Campaign Is No Safety Net for Sports Radio

"The same company that used technology to reduce staff just a year ago now promises it won’t replace humans with AI"

How Text Lines Can Help Your News/Talk Radio Show — And How They Can Ruin It

Don’t consider the text line to be an accurate representation of your station’s listeners. It isn’t.

The Money Pit Radio Show to End Operations

"This wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s time that we closed the Squeaky Door.”

AM 1440 KODL Flips to News/Talk in Oregon

The Lars Larson Show -- which originates from nearby 101 KXL -- will be heard from 12-3 PM.

How Vince Coglianese, Larry O’Connor, and Anthony Cumia Show Prep for a News/Talk Radio Show

"It's all consuming. Every second of the day, whether it's consuming media on my phone, TV, or radio ... it is a never ending experience."

1300 KGLO Brings Bob Fisher Back as News, Sports Director

"With their recent purchase of the radio stations, Connoisseur Media has shown a commitment to serving north-central Iowans with quality, local based information.”

Why A Bet on 101 KXL Paid Off For New Program Director Grant McHill

"It's something I've wanted to do for a long time. I've passed on other opportunities to lead and PD other stations because I believe in KXL."

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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."