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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 Needs to Embrace Localism More Than Ever Before

News/talk radio has been somewhat reliant on nationally syndicated shows. But that advantage could soon be going away. It's best to get ahead of losing that advantage sooner rather than later.

Chris Berry, Michael Spacciapolli, Martha Maurer & Steven Portnoy Join the BNM Summit Lineup

The full schedule for the 2024 BNM Summit gets released next week, so it's getting real now. Final speaker arrangements are being resolved this...

How News/Talk Radio Can Capitalize on Newfound Bigger Audiences

The ridiculous news cycle has more people listening to news/talk radio. But is your station equipped to keep them when things settle down?

Michael Knowles: Media Matters Tried to Get Me Fired 228 Times

"Daily Wire and Westwood One host Michael Knowles addressed the Media Matters layoffs during his program on Thursday."

Introducing The First 14 Speakers For September’s 2024 BNM Summit

"Today, we start moving forward and building the news media industry's premiere event of 2024."

Talk Radio Needs to Reimagine Call Screening

Allowing listeners on the air does provide a certain risk. It can even be dangerous, exciting, and fun. 

Corus Entertainment National Director of Talk Radio Larry Gifford Departs

"I want you to know that I'll be cheering you on from afar as you continue to excel and make an impact in the world of radio."

Mastering This News/Talk Radio Skill Can Grow Your Ratings

Imagine being at a diner and a person coming up to greet you and a friend at a table. Do you leave the new person out? No, you introduce your friend and fill the person in on the conversation. 

Erick Erickson: Be Mindful of Those on TV Talking About Israel

“You should be mindful of those around you and on television, and in politics, who are trying to morally talk about the situation in Israel.”

KCMO Adding Nearly 100,000-Watt FM Signal to Bolster News/Talk Presence in Kansas City

The Cumulus-owned station will now be heard on KCHZ 95.7 FM in addition to 710 AM.

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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."