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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."

How Succession Planning Could Save AC Radio’s Biggest Daypart

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A Succession Plan is hard to face. Most lack the foresight or fortitude to broach the subject.

Mix 92.9’s Barbara Bridges Honored In TN Radio Hall of Fame

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“I have a deep love of radio and have ever since I began,” Bridges said.

Todd Pettengill to Host BFOA Mixer at MSBC 2025 in Austin

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“Giving back to the industry that I love is an honor,” Pettengill said.

20 Brands In 20 Days: John Foxx, 101.1 WCBS-FM, New York

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“I feel such responsibility, and it definitely has its level of stress, but I just think the excitement and the adrenaline just keep me so focused on doing what I've got to do.”

How Race Taylor Became a Mainstay on WCBS-FM and New York City Radio

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“The common theme for all of it is a focus on the music and an engagement with the audience."

Race Taylor, John Foxx, Jesse Addy Change Timeslots At WCBS-FM New York

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Race Taylor is moving from middays to mornings at Classic Hits 101.1 WCBS-FM New York.

Aircheck: Scott Shannon 1300 WMAK Nashville

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In 1972, Shannon was honing his craft at 1300 WMAK in Nashville. Shannon hosted evenings and eventually rose to Program Director.

Hot AC Radio Stations Need to Prioritize Talent Over Music

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Make talent your bottom building block of the programming pyramid and encourage them to be ambassadors of your station’s brand while building their brand within your system.

Matt Sneed Rises Above Life’s Rough Start to Make His Mark in Radio

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"I'm proud of everything I've accomplished. So, I'm going to post about it because it helps me, and I hope somebody else reads it and it helps them.”

Whitney Allen Brings Everyone To Country’s Big Tent Party

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The defining moment was when Allen heard another radio personality who, according to her, sounded like she wanted to steal your boyfriend.
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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."