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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 NBA Draft Has Become A Television Mess

"The problem is the NBA wants an NFL-sized television event without creating an NFL-sized television format."

NFL Draft Viewership Dips 12% Year Over Year

"Despite the decline, this ranks as the third-most-watched NFL Draft on record in the event's current three-day format, which began in 2010."

NFL Draft First Round Viewership Down Slightly From 2025

"The 2026 NFL Draft drew a record 805,000 fans across three days. Thursday alone brought in a record 320,000 for Round 1."

Sports Radio Programmers Weigh in on Andrew Fillipponi Quitting Stunt

"Several programmers I spoke with praised the creativity of the moment, despite concerns about timing and execution."

The NFL Draft Mindset Rock Radio Programmers Need Right Now

Imagine if RockTernative radio was run like the Premier League. Where bottom-ranked stations didn't just have lower ratings, they were fighting to avoid being...

Why the NFL Can’t Have It Both Ways With Draft Pick Tipping

"You can’t empower insiders, reward scoops, and fuel the social media fire, then act surprised when it burns a little too hot."

SiriusXM NFL Radio Announces Comprehensive NFL Draft Coverage

"Coverage begins Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET with the first round, followed by Rounds 2-3 on Friday and the remaining rounds Saturday afternoon."

The NFL Draft Has Become ESPN’s Content Empire

"It’s not about winning the night; it’s about owning every lane of it."

ESPN Announces Extensive NFL Draft Coverage on Record Nine Different Platforms

"In total, fans will have access to 14 hours of coverage spanning all 257 selections. The opening night alone will feature five different viewing options."

CBS Sports’ ‘With the First Pick’ Is a Top Selection for Substance Over Spectacle

"With the First Pick will not dazzle viewers with flashy production elements. It is built on substance, not spectacle."

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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."