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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."

Stephen A. Smith Opens Up: Near-Death, Politics, the Truth About ESPN’s First Take, and Feuding With Jason Whitlock

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"What folks are trying to manufacture and create to swell interest is what I've been doing for 30 years."

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Welcomes Jeff Smulyan, Mark Chernoff, Kevin Clark, Brandon Tierney, Joon Lee and Kraig Riley

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The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit presented by Point to Point Marketing continues bolstering its lineup to assure attendees learn from the best in...

Is Outrage the Only Strategy Left in Sports Media?

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"Clicks, views, and chatter might generate noise, produce a momentary ratings spike, and help you trend on Twitter, but that doesn't define success anymore."

Pat McAfee: WWE Is In a Good Spot Without Me

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"I don’t think you ever say never, especially with the WWE."

Two Important Reminders Courtesy of Barrett Media’s Top 20 Series

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"There are two things I want to remind you of that are important but far too often pushed aside."

Stephen A. Smith Says He’s Not Interested in a Grudge With Lebron James

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"I might have affected him in ways that other people haven’t, and that might have provoked him to do whatever."

Why Mark Pope’s Comments on Journalism Should Resonate Across Sports Media

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"Mark Pope's message was fundamental: choose substance over shortcuts. Authenticity over gimmicks. Long-term trust over short-term validation."

Green Bay Packers Micah Parsons Responds to Criticism by Skip Bayless Following Exit From Dallas Cowboys

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"Motherf****rs be trying to tell you how to play the game. Come play my position, Skip. Cause I can do what you do. I do it better sometimes. So, what are we talking about here?"

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Stations of 2025

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"A total of 39 brands were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2025

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"A total of 54 brands were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."
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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

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Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

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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."