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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."

Richard Deitsch Joins Sports Business Journal as Special Contributor

"Deitsch will write a monthly print feature for the Journal, contribute select news items to its daily coverage, and make occasional appearances on the SBJ Sports Media Podcast."

MLS Playoffs Seeing Double Digit Viewership Growth Over 2024

"Certainly, having Messi perform really well in the playoffs helps, but this is growth across every one of our matches, all of our rounds"

MLB Reportedly Set To Announce Media Rights Deals With NBC, ESPN, Netflix

"Under the new deal, ESPN is expected to retain approximately 30 national games through the 2028 season"

Mark Shapiro: Infiltration of Sports Betting Into ESPN Programming a “Total Turnoff”

"I just hope this means we will not have to endure sports betting conversation infiltrating ESPN’s programming in the way it has, especially this football season"

ESPN Executive Says ‘Inside the NBA’ Will Keep Same Feel and Sound Moving To Network

"We met with the executives on several occasions, we met with the talent face-to-face in Atlanta, and it’s been terrific"

ESPN Extends Media Rights Deal With the Big South Conference

"The extension means the relationship, which began in 1991, will be in place when the conference and network celebrate 40 years together"

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Reacts to National Viewership Increases Across the Board

"We did really well with our national partners despite the fact people continue to cut the cord"

ESPN Will Hold Tryouts To Replace Molly Qerim on ‘First Take’

"We’re not locked into anything in particular. The one thing that was unexpected was the timing of all this"

Stephen A. Smith Reflects On Molly Qerim Exit From ‘First Take’

"We'll miss her and wish her every blessing on her future"

Molly Qerim Announces Upcoming Departure From ‘First Take’

"After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close this incredible chapter and step away from First Take"

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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."