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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."

Audacy Launches Wisconsin Sports Radio Network as State-Wide Stations Flip Following iHeartMedia Cuts at 97.3 the Game

"Left over staff and programming from 97.3 The Game currently remains on iHeart stations 1070 The Game in Madison and WBIZ 1400AM in Eau Claire, it is no longer carried by iHeart’s remaining Milwaukee sports station, The Big 920"

105.7 The Fan Announces New Revamped Local Lineup Beginning September 22

"As we celebrate the station’s 20th anniversary, we wanted to match our listeners’ passion by assembling the dream team here at The Fan"

Who Replaces Dan Bernstein At 670 The Score?

"I reached out and spoke with several current and former Audacy employees with ties to the brand and the market. The lone question I asked all was, “Who should replace Dan Bernstein?”

5 Possibilities For Replacing Danny Parkins at 670 The Score

Since the news became official, Barrett Media has reached out to industry contacts to gather intel on who the industry thinks could be in the running to fill Danny Parkins spot at 670 The Score.

Ramie Makhlouf Exits Sactown Sports 1140

"I'm headed back to Milwaukee, and I'll just say that this has very little, if anything, to do with the job, the station, the city of Sacramento, nothing to do with the people I work with on a day-to-day basis.”

Nick Cattles to Exit Sactown Sports 1140

"What's this mean for my professional future? No idea."

Ramie Makhlouf Late For Show On Sactown Sports 1140 While Stuck in Elevator

"I have the flashlight and the entertainment of Twitter, and you, and other friends I've texted to fill them in on my situation to get material out of."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2021

"A total of 52 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows category."

The Top 20 Mid-Market Afternoon Shows of 2016 Are…

We're halfway through the 2016 BSM Top 20 in Sports Radio, and today the afternoon shows gain our undivided attention. Before you scroll down...

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One of the rewarding parts of being a sports radio strategist and consultant, is having the time to observe different brands, markets and individuals....

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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."