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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."

93Q’s Lo Sessions Understands the Importance of Live and Local Radio

“Live and local radio is such a rare gem these days, and we’re super lucky to have a full team from top to bottom and full control of our playlist.

Sean Copeland Believes Personality Can Help the AC Format Overcome Its Lack of a Passion Point

I don't know if I would work in another city as a personality or at least in my current version of a personality because I sort of have this frumpy Midwestern-ness about me.”

LaShayna Sawyers and Kim Price Named 107.9 The Beat Co-PDs

The station's weekday lineup includes The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Middays with Fly KP, afternoons with Shayna, and evenings with Young Si.

Alfredas Joins ‘The Rickey Smiley Morning Show’

She joins Smiley and the ensemble cast, which includes DaBrat, Special K, Rock T, and Gary Wit Da Tea.

Stacey Trexler Upped To VP/GM At Urban One Richmond

Trexler previously was with iHeartMedia crosstown for 18 years where she rose to General Sale Manager.

A Look Inside ‘aBreak Music’, a Platform For Music And Artist Discovery

As aBreak Music grows, we thought it would be a perfect time to have a word with their co-founder.

Classix 102.9 Atlanta Shifts To Classic R&B And Today’s Southern Soul

The adjustment will be a blend of Classic R&B with Southern Soul and is aimed at honoring Atlanta’s music roots.

Urban One Flips ‘La Raza’ Stations To ‘La Mega’

Urban One/Radio One has agreed to own and operate stations under the “La Mega” brand in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis.

Bob Costas Has Been the Play-by-Play Voice of My Lifetime

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Urban One Names Eddie Harrell Jr. And Deon Levingston Co-Presidents Of Audio Division

Urban One has announced that Eddie Harrell Jr. and Deon Levingston have been promoted to co-presidents of Urban One’s Audio Division.

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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."