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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."

Yahoo Media Group Launches New Media and Advertising Content Hub

"We really wanted to create a single destination for investors and professionals who wanted to understand media advertising in more depth and how it is reshaping the markets."

Mike Foss, Ryan Spoon, Daniel Anstandig, and Chad Millman Join the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Lineup

"It's going to be one of the biggest and best media conferences of the year."

Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance Launch Sports Business Hub With Barrett Media Included

"The new sports business hub unites some of the most respected names in sports business journalism."

Yahoo Sports Adds Jarrod Schwarz As General Manager

"I've spent my career at the intersection of sports, media, and technology, and Yahoo Sports is one of the few places that brings all three together at real scale."

How Kevin O’Connor Is Expanding Yahoo Sports’ Coverage of the NBA Into All Star Weekend

"I don’t think I do what ‘Woj,’ Shams, or any of the great people who have come through Yahoo have done. I came here to collectively build something great, and I feel we are."

Yahoo Sports Reaches Contract Extension With Jason Fitz

"Since his arrival, he’s contributed across Yahoo’s shows and digital platforms, including Yahoo Sports Daily and Inside Coverage, delivering analysis, breaking news, and relatable commentary that connects with everyday fans"

How Ariel Helwani Became the Uncrowned King of Combat Sports Journalism

"If I was told that my career was over today, I would be very upset. I don’t feel like I’ve made it, not anywhere near making it"

How Yahoo Sports Became a Sports Content Hub Under The Vision Of Ryan Spoon

"We don’t think about competitors or other sites. The muse is creating and delivering smart sports content"

Yahoo Sports Sells Rivals to On3 Ownership Group

"We look forward to taking Rivals to new heights with significant new investment focused on recruiting, high school sports, and passionate college fan communities.”

Yahoo Sports and The Rich Eisen Show Announce Partnership

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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."