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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 Interview: The Colin Dunlap Show on KDKA

Dunlap is a relative newcomer to the news/talk radio space. But how does a former newspaper writer handle on-air interviews?

Educational Media Foundation Picks Up Stations in Columbus, OH And Pittsburgh

In Columbus, EMF has acquired 102.5 WKVR Baltimore, OH, from the Southeastern Ohio Broadcasting System for a reported $2,060,000.

KDKA Brand Manager PJ Kumanchik Still Pinching Himself After Winning Marconi Award in 1st Year Leading Brand

"It's kind of surreal -- it really is -- to be a first year brand manager coming into this, and being nominated, it really is a dream come true."

Radio Las Palmas Comes To 92.9 WLTJ-HD2 Pittsburgh

“Radio Las Palmas” 92.9 HD2 will showcase music from Central and South America, along with news, sports, live air talent, and community outreach.

Audacy Pittsburgh SVP Michael Spacciapolli: KDKA Winning Marconi Award ‘Special Moment’ in Station’s History

"I am ecstatic for our incredible staff at KDKA to be recognized by the NAB for the amazing work they are doing every day to serve Pittsburgh.”

Mark Madden Announces Contract Extension With 105.9 The X

"I'm not sure I'm doing the right thing. I am sure this is the last contract, absolutely, and I doubt I'll finish it."

Mark Madden: This Might Be My Last Week on 105.9 The X in Pittsburgh

"I'm not like other people on the radio in Pittsburgh, especially now with four days left on my contract."

KDKA Morning Anchor Paul Rasmussen Recovering After Suffering Heart Attack During Show

The KDKA morning news anchor added that he would return to his post in short order.

KDKA Adds Popular Pittsburgh Podcast From John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck to Lineup

The show won't be utilizing its previous branding, with KDKA simply billing the window as the names of the two hosts.

The Fan Morning Show Hangs Up On Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones After Expletives

"Man, this was going so well," Colin Dunlap said. "You know, every time I've ever talked to Adam Jones, he was respectful."

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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."