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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."

Dan Le Batard Discusses Meadowlark Media’s Changes, DraftKings Extension, ESPN and Creative Freedom

"One of the things that we wanted to do is give people permission to bet on themselves."

Kevin Millar: We Avoid the “Nuts and Bolts” of Analytics on ‘Intentional Talk’

"My job is not to hurt your feelings. I will hurt your feelings if it’s a lack of effort."

David Samson: Stephen A. Smith is a Product of ESPN ‘Doubling Down’ on Nonsense

"Why do you think ESPN keeps doubling down on personalities who just yell into the microphone about nonsense with no knowledge of anything?"

Ken Rosenthal: Mike Fiers Going On the Record Made Houston Astros Sign-Stealing Story ‘Much More Effective’

"What I failed to realize was it really had this monumental impact on the sport because it led to rules changes and it led to hopefully a different culture"

David Samson on Stanley Cup, NBA Finals Television Ratings: “Ratings Don’t Matter”

”Do you think the NBA is healthy? Do you think their media is healthy? They're starting deals next year in the billions.”

David Samson, Meadowlark Media Announce Multi-Year Extension

"I’m thrilled for the opportunity to grow NPDS for years to come."

David Samson: MLB Wants the New York Mets Broadcasting Rights in House

“You want control of 29 teams because that will enable you to try to address the payroll problems that exist.”

David Samson: MLB Work Stoppage is ‘Almost Assured’ After 2026 Season

"When you say that tens of thousands of direct-to-consumer in-market packages are being sold and you’re trying to say, ‘Look how many people want to pay to watch baseball,’ and then you do the math, oy."

David Samson: Comcast Has The Leverage In Dispute With YES Network

New York Yankees fans are anxiously waiting to see if the YES Network and Comcast/Xfinity will reach a deal before the midnight deadline tonight....

David Samson Proving His Value As Contract Approaches

"I’ve always had my mouth behind my brain, so I know what I’m going to say before I say it."

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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."