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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."

Nielsen Co-Viewing Test Run Results in 4% Lift of Viewership Figures

"Our Co-Viewing pilot exemplifies our unwavering commitment to providing the most accurate measurement for our clients during these dynamic times of change."

Music Radio Morning Shows Ignored a 26-Million-Viewer Moment

One morning show told me they didn’t make the hockey win a focus because women don’t care about sports. That, to me, was like saying male-targeted news radio shouldn’t have mentioned the Nancy Guthrie story because men don’t care about kidnappings.

Super Bowl LX on NBC, Peacock Has Potential to Be the Most-Watched Yet

"People are quick to forget, but there was undoubtedly some fatigue surrounding Chiefs-Eagles in New Orleans."

Fanatics, OBB Media Announce Formation of Content Studio

"I’m incredibly excited about launching Fanatics Studios and adding an important content and media business to our growing sports platform that also supports all of our existing businesses."

Snoop Dogg To Serve As Special NBA Analyst January 5 On NBC Sports

"Snoop Dogg will participate in pregame meetings and watch the first half from courtside before donning a headset to call the second half."

Maria Taylor: The Last Thing ESPN Told Me Was You’ll Never Be Seen on Television Again

"When I made the decision to come over to NBC, I had to believe in that and go with it. I just felt like I wasn’t getting served, there was nothing else to learn [at ESPN]"

NBC Olympics Tabs Betsy Riley Senior Vice President and Coordinating Producer

"Betsy is a terrific leader and innovator whose creativity will be vital as we continue to build off the success of Paris."

Comcast’s NBCUniversal Extends Partnership with International Olympic Committee Through 2036

“There is no event like the Olympics. Its power to bring joy, and the unifying spirit it embodies, are truly unique,”

Snoop Dogg Definitely Has a Future With NBC Sports

“If sports media can learn anything from this moment it’s that fun matters.”

Rowdy Gaines, NBC Swimming Analyst, Announces 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Will be His Last

The voice of swimming has announced he has one more Olympics left in him. NBC swimming analyst Rowdy Gaines announced on his X account,...

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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."

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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."