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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."

Are You Recharging Your Batteries?

Back in 2005 while I was working for ESPN Radio, I listened to my former boss Bruce Gilbert conduct a staff meeting and talk...

Zach McCrite – 107.7 The Franchise

One of the real joys in this industry for yours truly is when I stumble upon a personality who I believe has something to...

The Producer and Host Relationship

I'm a fan of a variety of music and one group who's style I've grown fond of the past 7-8 years is the heavy...

When Breaking News Happens

The past few days I've had the benefit of enjoying some time off and during that time I couldn't help but be drawn more...

Brandon Tierney – CBS Sports Radio

Many times in life we're presented with opportunities that force us to adjust our thinking and reconsider our original game plan. Nobody knows that...

Why Knowing and Embracing Your Role Matters!

  That quote above from Shane Battier paints a great picture of what is required for teams to come together and accomplish their goals. Everyone...

10 Tips For Getting Hired In Radio

Every Program Director has a different approach when it comes to hiring people so take that into account as you read through this column....

Houston Radio Ratings Down In July

Here’s the July sports radio report from Nielsen Media. Again, it was a slow month for the four sports stations (one of which, KGOW,...

Bob Fescoe – 610 Sports

For the better part of the last decade, "Bulldog" Bob Fescoe has been entertaining Kansas City sports radio listeners on a daily basis. Having...

Detroit Sports Radio Heats Up

Detroit sports talk 'radio wars' are heating up with rival stations trying to one-up each other. Fox 2's own Ryan Ermanni hosts a shot on...

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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."