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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."

Approaching The Summit: Paul Mason, 104.5 The Zone

"It's one of those things when Jason [Barrett] first put it on my radar that I'm going to definitely carve out time for this."

Ron Slay Signs Multi-Year Extension With 104.5 the Zone

"'3HL’ is home and we’re just getting warmed up. I’m grateful and excited for what’s next."

Jim Kerr, Jimmy Failla, Skip Dillard, Phil Boyce and Paul Mason Join the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Lineup

"The Summit takes place June 30-July 2 at the SVA Theatre in New York City."

Inside What Makes Mitch Rosen, Paul Mason America’s Top Sports Radio Programmers

"For Rosen and Mason, Barrett Media recognition is appreciated, but it is not the destination. It is a byproduct. A reflection of culture. Of collaboration. Of hiring talented people and giving them the room — and responsibility — to create."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 48 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

Ramon Foster Signs Multi-Year Extension With 104.5 The Zone

"Engaging in lively discussions about sports, life, and pop culture with our passionate listeners each morning has been instrumental in my transition from the NFL"

104.5 The Zone Announces Multi-Year Broadcast Extension With University of Tennessee

"The partnership between 104.5 The Zone and the Vols is something I’m incredibly proud to be part of"

Kayla Anderson Details Exit From 104.5 The Zone in Search for Next Opportunity

"It is sad, and I would be lying if I were to say I wasn't sad that it ended like that."

How Paul Mason Crafted 104.5 the Zone Into a Nashville Sports Radio Titan

"I know I'm not the same person I was at any point in my career. We’re always changing and evolving, and I would think that five years from now I'll have evolved even more."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Program Directors

"A total of 47 program directors were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Program Directors category."

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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."