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60 Minutes Producer Henry Schuster Exits

"I have been thinking about leaving for a while now, and when the opportunity presented itself in February, I took it."

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."

Nielsen 12+ June Monthly And Spring 2024 Quarterly Ratings

Nielsen has released June Monthly and Spring 2024 quarterly ratings.

97.1 The Ticket Delivers Big Ratings and Top Finishes in Detroit Winter Book

"Afternoon drive accounted for the strongest performance among dayparts at 97.1 The Ticket this quarter."

An ESPN Strategic Error is at the Root of Its Disappointment With Pat McAfee

“With a history that demonstrates the transition from digital platforms to television is extraordinarily difficult, why would ESPN allow McAfee to put another obstacle in the path to success?”

Nielsen Elevates Karthik Rao to CEO, Moves David Kenny to Executive Chairman

"Together with our talented employees, I look forward to positioning Nielsen for the next century and beyond."

The Sports Bash Leads ESPN 97.3 In Strong Atlantic City Spring Ratings Book

With sports betting legal in New Jersey, the people of Atlantic City have never been so glued to sports talk radio. That is clear...

92.9 ESPN Posts Double Digits in Every Daypart in Memphis Spring Book

Memphis is a town that loves its teams. If you are making time to talk about the Tigers and Grizzlies, people are going to...

105.7 The Fan Tops Baltimore Spring Ratings Book in All Dayparts

Sports radio is very healthy in Baltimore. That is clear from one look at the spring ratings book, which shows 105.7 The Fan on...

The Fast Lane Leads the Way for 101 ESPN in St. Louis Spring Ratings Book

The spring ratings book for 101 ESPN in St. Louis delivered top ten finishes for the quarter in the target demo of Men 25-54. In...

107.5 The Fan Delivers Top 3 Drive Time Finishes in the Indianapolis Spring Ratings Book

The spring numbers in Indianapolis were once again strong for 93.5/107.5 The Fan. The Indy sports talker delivered top three finishes in the target...

98.5 The Sports Hub Dominates, WEEI Enjoys Growth in Boston Spring Ratings Book

“For the full week (M-Su 6A-Midnight), the two stations both finished in the top 5."

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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."