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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."

Bob Stelton – 710 ESPN Seattle

It was November 2009 when I first crossed paths with this week's featured personality Bob Stelton. Bob had spent 12 years in sports radio...

Anti-Social Vs. Socially Consumed: Which One Are You?

It's safe to say that there's been a social media explosion over the past 10 years and chances are you've caught the bug. Each...

The “Dive Right In” Approach

There's an old familiar saying that I'm sure you've heard at least once in your lifetime - "you can't teach an old dog new tricks"....

Personality Profile: Chad Doing

When you think of the largest cities in America, Portland doesn't typically enter the conversation. But if you work in the sports radio industry,...

The Pros and Cons of Booking Guests

Booking guests is an exhausting process which can often challenge and frustrate sports radio producers. Some people love the thrill of the chase and...

Sitcoms Not Movies

Anyone who has worked with me over the past 10 years has either heard me utter the term "Sitcoms Not Movies" or they've seen something...

Personality Profile: Rob Ellis

In the city of brotherly love, sports and passion go hand in hand. Having worked a short time there back in 2006, I learned how...

Growing Sports Radio’s Bottom Line!

For the past 19 years I've made my living in the radio industry. Most of that time has been spent in the sports talk radio...

The Face of Your Audience: Why Perception Isn’t Always Reality

In 2013, Arbitron conducted a study on radio listening which showed that over 92% of American's over the age of twelve listen to the...

Scott Kaplan – Mighty 1090

When it comes to the sports media business, few people stay as busy as Scott Kaplan. Since 2001 Kaplan has been a steady presence on San...

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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."