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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."

March Madness Viewership Flat As All Top Seeds Advance To Final Four

"Overall, the men’s tournament is up 3% compared to the same time period of the 2023 tournament."

John Ourand is Covering Sports Business in a New Way at ‘Puck’

"All you have to do is hit ‘Reply,’ and our style of writing and our way of getting things out makes it very conversational, and that just seems to work really well for us."

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver “100% Expects to Be Sued” Over New Media Rights Deal Per Report

David Zaslav, chief executive officer of Warner Bros. Discovery, publicly stated last year that the entity did not need the NBA, and he recently averred that the company’s sports oeuvre is “very robust.”

Austin Karp: Combining the Expertise of ‘New Paramount’ Bodes Well for the Future of CBS Sports

"CBS has long relied on sports...and with Jeff Shell coming in as President, we are talking about former NBCUniversal Jeff Shell, sports aren't going anywhere.

Conflicting Reports Surface About Patrick Beverley, Ability to Appear on ESPN Studio Shows

Beverley was subject to criticism around the sports media industry for his actions after the Bucks' season-ending loss to the Pacers on Thursday night.

Aliyah Boston Joining ESPN Studio Coverage of NCAA Tournament

"I could not be happier to join this incredible team."

Richard Deitsch: Would Not Surprise Me if NFL Had Two Streaming-Exclusive Playoff Games Next Year

"And, I agree, you're going to see, eventually in the next year or two years, whatever it is, another Wild Card game that is going to be on a streaming platform."

MLS Season Pass Reportedly Eclipses 2 Million Subscribers

Both MLS and Apple are attempting to renew subscribers for the upcoming MLS season, which commences on Wednesday, Feb. 21.

Sports Business Journal Report: 200+ NFL League Employees Offered Buyout Package

"Together we have defined the League’s strategic priorities and identified areas for significant growth and investment.  Those areas – such as international expansion, the growth of flag football, and the continued development of media and digital platforms – will help shape the future of the game."

John Ourand Leaving Sports Business Journal for Puck News

"John Ourand is an incredibly talented, kind person who helped us all be better. We wish him the best in the future and know he will continue to thrive and we all will be watching and reading.”

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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."