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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."

Rob Long Asks Therapists to Call 105.7 The Fan After Orioles’ Loss

“I’m not lying to you – is there a therapist listening to the show right now that could call up for me and Ed?"

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2022

"A total of 47 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows category."

92.9 ESPN In Memphis, 105.7 The Fan In Baltimore Deliver Big Summer Numbers

"92.9 ESPN remained dominant for the quarter in Memphis, finishing 1st in both weekday prime (13.2) and the full week (10.7)."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2020

As decided on by sports radio executives and programmers, here are Barrett Sports Media's Top 20 Mid Market Morning Shows of 2020.

BSM’s Top 20 Mid Market Local Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2019

"BSM's Top 20 Mid-Market morning shows of 2019 as voted on by sports radio professionals."

The Top 20 Mid-Market Morning Shows of 2017 Are…

The wait is over. It’s time to reveal the sports radio format’s Top 20 Mid Market morning shows of 2017. Before we get started,...

How Do We Solve Sports Radio’s Diversity Problem?

Having an in-depth conversation about diversity in sports talk radio is difficult. It's a subject that makes many people uncomfortable and defensive, but it's...

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

The wait is over. It’s time to reveal the sports radio format's best of 2016. Before we get started though, if you're wondering what...

105.7 The Fan in Baltimore Shakes Things Up

Lineup changes are coming to 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore. The CBS sports station which typically performs really well, is undergoing a makeover with...

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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."