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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."

How Robert Griffin III Found a Fresh Start With a Bright Future Ahead at FOX Sports

"This was an opportunity to finally make it happen with the network that recognized my talent from the jump"

Stephen A. Smith: Drake Maye Is a “Liar” for Not Knowing Cam Newton Is on ‘First Take’

"First Take is the number one morning show. 13 years and counting. Don't tell me you are an athlete and you don't know that Cam Newton ain't on the show. You lying"

Kenny Smith Could Be Risking Overexposure With New ESPN Contributor Deal

"Make no mistake—this was no random signing. This was a strategic first shot. The Empire didn’t start with Barkley’s blaster or Shaq’s starship. They started with The Jet—the pilot"

Kevin Durant Doesn’t Like “Arrogance” of Certain Former Athletes Turned Analysts

"The way they talk, they’ve never been the best player. You’ve never walked through the situation before when the whole scouting report is tailored to stop you"

Stephen A. Smith Believes Former Athletes Face Becoming Targets With Success in Sports Media

"This podcast is doing big things. That makes y’all a target because, unfortunately in this world, on far too many occasions, people's definition of happiness is bringing others down to their level of misery"

Why Amina Smith Could Replace Molly Qerim as the Host of ‘First Take’

"Amina Smith deserves a good long look and has all the TV tools to do the job"

Joe Buck: Tom Brady wearing a headset in Las Vegas Raiders’ Coaches Booth was “too public”

"I know they [Raiders] weren’t happy that that got out—but he’s in a booth with a headset on. I mean, we’re all at least smart enough to know that there are cameras everywhere and they’re going to find you"

How ‘Monday Night Countdown’ Stands Out From Its Contemporaries

"If you want personality, rough-and-tumble football talk, well-conceived segments, and top-of-the-line analysis, ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown is appointment viewing for sure"

Sports Media Requires Different Perspectives From Players and Non-Players Alike

"Players, reporters, hosts—every opinion now flies instantly to anyone with Wi-Fi. The lesson? Fans need more than just the player’s perspective"

NFL Week One Sports Media Winners & Losers

"The first weekend reminded us why the NFL dominates our attention: incredible athletic feats on the field, high-stakes narratives in the broadcast booth, and experiments with media delivery that keep even seasoned fans intrigued"

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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."