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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 Industry According To….Larry Rosin, Edison Research

"Have we created stations that maybe people are less likely to tune out of, but also less like to tune into?"

Radio Content Fails When Expectations Don’t Match

"It’s natural to want to create excitement, urgency or to convey “bigness”. Just make sure it’s for the right moment and that the payoff meets the promise."

The Real Reason You Can’t Beat the Radio Station Across Town

"The job isn’t to sound better than your competitor. The job is to sound less like them."

Counter-Programming the All-Christmas Music Station

"There is little you can do. Or is there?"

How Are Hot AC Stations Finding the HITS in Today’s Crowded Media Landscape?

Programming a Hot AC station today is harder than ever! The landscape has never been more cluttered. Listeners are swimming in a sea of...

Urban Radio Needs More Live, Local, and Connected Talent

"I'm hopeful that this is a glimpse of what’s ahead for the urban format."

From Nostalgia to Modern Heritage: A Smarter Strategy for Radio Brands

We work in formats that are based in nostalgia. That’s a good thing, right? I mean, c’mon, it’s a perfect situation. The world is...

Urban Radio in 2025: Local Connection, New Artists, Real Results

"As long as programmers and personalities keep that balance in mind, I believe urban radio has room to grow and even reassert its influence."

Ross MacLeod Named Operations Manager for Alpha Media Portland

"MacLeod's arrival is seen as a strategic move to strengthen the company’s programming leadership and elevate content across its platforms."

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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."