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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."

Good Karma Makes Big Acquisition in Milwaukee

Good Karma Brands has won the competitive battle to acquire E.W. Scripps' Milwaukee brands, News/Talk WTMJ (620 AM and 103.3 FM) and Country WKTI...

Remember to Say Thank You

Thank you. Two simple words that, according to a New York Daily News article in 2016, Americans say, on average, five times per day.  The...

Is Your Brand Ready For The Next Disruption?

When change happens, the way you respond is everything. You can try to hang on to the status quo, but the longer you do,...

The Sports Radio Spring Ratings Report

The Spring book is out which means some are cashing bonus checks, and others are adjusting their strategies to place themselves in stronger position...

OMF, Dale and Keefe to Switch Timeslots at WEEI

WEEI is making changes to strengthen its elite weekday lineup. The key members involved in the moves are Glenn Ordway, Lou Merloni and Christian...

There’s Nothing Wrong With a Little Coach Speak

“It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up.”– Vince Lombardi “You’re never a loser until you quit trying.”– Mike Ditka “There are...

Boomer Esiason Exits Monday Night Football Radio Booth

Boomer Esiason spent 14 years playing in the NFL, playing in four Pro-Bowls, winning an MVP  award, and leading the Cincinnati Bengals to the...

Stealing a Page from Weezer’s Social Media Playbook

At times, social media can make you feel like you're swimming in a sewer. But when the space is used properly, it can make...

A Cold Dose of Radio Reality: Sales Remix

This week, I’m going to attempt to be the first person, I think, to ever write a column-in-a-column (this has probably been done thousands...

Lomas Brown Named New Lions Radio Analyst

Former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Lomas Brown is joining the Detroit Lions game day broadcast team on WJR. Brown spent 18 seasons in the...

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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."