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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."

Three National Radio Hall of Famers to Speak at Barrett Media Audio Summit

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"They are three of the greatest to ever crack a mic."

Kevin Rolston to Receive ‘The Scott Shannon Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

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"All I wanted in life was to be Scott Shannon, but that was going to be tough, because I wasn't even allowed in the Z100 studio."

What Scott Shannon Taught Me About Radio, Golf, and Generosity

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"When the Stones walked in, disappointment hit me — I knew the conversation was over."

Barrett Media Introducing ‘The Scott Shannon Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

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"When an individual in the radio business creates this type of impact, it deserves to be remembered and celebrated annually. So we are going to do just that."

Scott Shannon Reflects on Radio’s Past and Uncertain Future

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Scott Shannon shared his insights during an appearance on the For the Record podcast with Dave Sholin and Rick Bisceglia.

Scott Shannon Always Celebrated His People — Radio Should Too

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Not everyone can be #1 in Nielsen, #1 in revenue, or #1 in streaming. We all need to acknowledge the little victories along the way, not just the final destination.

Revisiting the Z100 Formula That Changed Radio

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Scott Shannon always said, “The greatest radio stations are created on a typewriter.” Sadly, that’s an area where many stations miss the mark these days.

How Heather Bermudez Built a Career Behind the Mic in America’s Toughest Radio Market

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"This market is loud, proud, and incredibly diverse."

Why Hot-AC Program Directors and GMs Must Replace Hype With Authenticity

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"A compelling morning show, strong music mix, and meaningful giveaways don’t need to be oversold, they carry their own weight."

iHeartRadio’s Jon Zellner Details Why Radio Still Matters and How it Will Look By 2030

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"I believe radio’s greatest strength is its ability to create a shared, live experience."
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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."