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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."

Scott Van Pelt: Some People in Our Business Only Tell You What Stinks

A viral moment from NFL Network's Steve Smith last week continues to elicit reactions in the sports media world. While not discussing Smith directly,...

Joe Buck to Host Monday Night Countdown Due to Scott Van Pelt Absence

Monday Night Football voice Joe Buck will step into the host chair for Monday Night Countdown tonight after host Scott Van Pelt announced he'll...

ESPN, ABC Using Double-Box View in Monday Night NFL Doubleheader

When the two games are overlapping on ESPN and ABC, both broadcasts will cross-promote by drawing attention to the other game during select points.

Scott Van Pelt: ‘It’s Fun to be Nervous’ For Monday Night Countdown

"SportsCenter, I know what it feels like. I’ve done that a long time. Monday at 6, I have no idea what that will feel like.”

Scott Van Pelt, Marcus Spears, Ryan Clark Joining Monday Night Countdown

Now, Van Pelt will be hosting Monday Night Countdown pregame and postgame, followed by a live SportsCenter from the site of the contest.

‘Stanford Steve’ Coughlin Joining ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’

"I’m jacked up to be part of this crew. Charlotte, let’s bring it [in] Week 1!"

Scott Van Pelt Addresses Speculation About His ESPN Future With Dan Patrick

“It was reported that I was the guy, and other than me not having been offered the job or accepting the job that I haven't been offered, it was spot on.”

Richard Deitsch Clarifies: Scott Van Pelt Not New Host of Monday Night Countdown

"Is it heading that way? Yes, based on sourcing. I’ll try to be clearer on future tweets on this topic for sure.”

Scott Van Pelt, Laura Rutledge Could Host ‘Monday Night Countdown’

Both hosts are the frontrunners, according to Marchand, but ESPN will also consider other internal candidates to fill the position.

SportsCenter Sees Viewership Growth Through First Half of 2023

“Of the eight daily SportsCenter episodes, seven of them are seeing bigger audiences in 2023 than they did in the first half of 2022.”

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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."