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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."

Craig Carton Returns To Host “The Craig Carton Show” Podcast

"The show is being produced in partnership with Red Seat Ventures, a media company Fox Corporation acquired earlier this year"

ESPN Announces Plans For New Direct-To-Consumer Product With Launch Expected This Month

"The network prepares for a formal launch before the start of the 2025 football season"

NHL Teams up With DAZN for Global Streaming Rights Agreement of NHL.TV

"The NHL’s direct-to-consumer streaming platform will transition to DAZN’s infrastructure, where it will be available in nearly 200 countries and territories outside the U.S., Canada and the Nordics"

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Believes New Media Rights Deal Will Be Completed Shortly

"I was hoping it was going to be done by now, but it’ll be shortly. We made real progress"

ESPN, Big East Agree to New Multi-Year Streaming Rights Agreement

The two sides have reached a six-year agreement that will bring a substantial package of Big East sports to ESPN+, the network’s current direct-to-consumer streaming platform

Dana White: UFC “Likely” To Have Multiple Partners With New Media Rights Agreement

"Everything is going well. We’re happy with the discussions we’re having"

ESPN Has Discussed Potential Rights Agreement With USGA: Report

"We’re going to look for somebody that can deliver at the levels or better than we’re delivering now"

Five NBA Teams Opt-In For Rights Extensions With FanDuel Sports Network: Report

“FanDuel Sports Network is excited to continue to deliver exceptional broadcasts for our 13 NBA team partners."

Jimmy Pitaro: If MLB is Interested in ‘Working Out Some Kind of New Construct,’ ESPN is As Well

"I don’t know where they are at this point, but as I’ve said repeatedly, if they do reach out and they’re interested in talking, we’re of course going to listen."

Five NBA Teams Deadline To Extend With FanDuel Sports Network Delayed Again: Report

"The Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Milwaukee Bucks have yet to renew their agreements with the RSN to at least broadcast games for next season."

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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."