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The Industry According to Gary Jay, Land Shark Promotion Studio

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"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?

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"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

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"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

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"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."

Phil Boyce to Receive the Gold Standard in Programming Award at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

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"If the honor were based on past accomplishments, Phil Boyce could win this award annually. But it's the work he's done in 2025-2026 that demonstrates how much of a force he remains today."

Larry O’Connor Named New Morning Drive Host for Salem Radio Network

News BNM Staff BNM Staff -
"We’re proud to expand that success across our national lineup, leading the conversation every morning across America.”

The Social Media Struggle News/Talk Radio Hosts Must Learn to Live With

Columns Garrett Searight Garrett Searight -
Everyone has access to sharing their opinion on any topic at every moment of every day. That isn't always a good thing.

News/Talk Can Learn Something From Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson, and Stephen A. Smith

Columns Pete Mundo Pete Mundo -
"Whether you’re left or right, in news or sports, love or hate each of the personalities listed above. If you set your bias aside, you can learn something from every one of them."

How ‘Hammer & Nigel’ Transitioned From Turntables to News/Talk Dominance

Columns Kevin Robinson Kevin Robinson -
"You have to be willing to outwork everybody and provide something they can’t get anywhere else. You have to be authentic, but you can totally make your own path. I’m walking, living proof."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Program Directors of 2025

2025 Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"A total of 35 program directors appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Program Directors category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2025

2025 Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"A total of 77 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows category."

The Interview Rules Every News/Talk Radio Talent Must Follow

Columns Peter Thiele Peter Thiele -
"If you are hosting the show, you are the expert. You are the bartender making the drink. Looking at benchmarked guests, some are amazing, but most just suck"

1130 WISN Elevates Benjamin Yount To Morning Drive, Adds Jason Goch

News BNM Staff BNM Staff -
"Our listeners count on us to start their day informed and engaged, and I’m excited to continue that in a new time slot while keeping the same commitment to strong local coverage"

600 KOGO Morning Host Ted Garcia Announces Exit

Radio BNM Staff BNM Staff -
He has hosted the show for over a decade, after joining the iHeartMedia San Diego news/talk station in 2014.
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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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."