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The Industry According to Gary Jay, Land Shark Promotion Studio

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"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?

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"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

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"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

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"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."

Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto Let Go As Part of 95.7 The Game Lineup Shuffle

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"The decision to shift from four shows to three is something Audacy has done in other markets."

Damon Bruce: Terry Bradshaw Has ‘Outstayed His Welcome’

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"He's bad at highlights, he's bad at interviews, he doesn't relay information, he's no longer funny, and he can't speak in soundbytes."

Damon Bruce: Debate With A’s Team President is Off

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“What would the debate have been?” he asked. “I’m anti-treating your fans like crap and he’s pro-treating your fans like crap?”

KNBR Enjoys Strong Summer Book In San Francisco

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"For the full week, KNBR finished 1st in the market among Men 25-54 with a 5.1. The station also produced a 5.1 in weekday prime (M-F 6a-7p) which placed them 2nd."

KNBR Cruises to Ratings Win in 2021 San Francisco Spring Book

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"For KNBR, every daytime show finished the quarter in the Top 5. The Giants are also playing great and pumping in audience."

KNBR Remains Ahead In San Francisco Winter Book

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"Despite working with lower shares, the local competition between KNBR and 95.7 The Game remained healthy."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Major Market Afternoon Shows of 2020

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As decided on by radio executives and programmers, here are the Top 20 Major Market sports radio afternoon shows for 2020.

BSM’s Top 20 Major Market Local Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2019

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"A brand new show stands atop the list for 2019."

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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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."