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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."

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo: I Was ‘Replaceable’ at MLB Network

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Suzyn Waldman: Working With John Sterling in New York Yankees Radio Booth Again Took 2 Seconds to Feel Normal

"You could tell he had missed it, and I thought it was great.”

Brandon Tierney to Fill In for Suzyn Waldman in New York Yankees Radio Booth on WFAN

As the New York Yankees continue their quest to win the American League East, the rotating cast of characters in their radio broadcast booth...

WCBS 880 Got All of The Headlines But ESPN New York’s Future Warrants Attention

"ESPN New York has a better solution today than it did yesterday, and Audacy reduced payroll and improved their bottom line, while continuing to own all-news and the top sports brand in town."

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Guests on WFAN, Talks About His ‘Second Renaissance’ Thanks to ESPN and ‘First Take’

As WFAN midday hosts Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata were broadcasting live from Fanatics Fest in New York City earlier today, they had a...

Craig Carton: Agreement with Suzyn Waldman is ‘She’s Gonna Be a Pro, I’m Gonna Be a Pro’

On July 15th, news came out that former WFAN host Craig Carton would be sitting in with Suzyn Waldman calling the New York Yankees...

WFAN Celebrates 37-Year Anniversary of Station Launch

"I would come home from school and just put on the radio and just listen for hours and call in."

Stugotz: I Wanted to Help Sal Licata and Brandon Tierney Be Better at Their Jobs

"I was trying to take everything I've learned in the radio industry over a couple of decades and pour it back into a radio station that I love and hosts that I love."

Jessica Smetana: A Number of People are Unhappy Stugotz Didn’t Take WFAN Job

"...I’m not saying they would call it the 'Taylor and Tony Show,' but I am saying that there are a number of people that are very unhappy about this development."

WFAN Hosts Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata Pick Mt. Rushmore of Station

"Without [Imus], I don't know exactly where the station is. He validated Mike and Chris, like [he was] the engine...To leave him off seems irresponsible, but I'm going to leave him off."

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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."