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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."

Super Bowl LX on NBC, Peacock Has Potential to Be the Most-Watched Yet

"People are quick to forget, but there was undoubtedly some fatigue surrounding Chiefs-Eagles in New Orleans."

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

"A total of 32 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

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

"A total of 48 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

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

"A total of 42 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category."

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

"A total of 70 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2025

"A total of 90 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the National Sports Radio Shows category."

Al Michaels: Sports Media Coverage Is “More Heat Than Light”

"With the internet now and social media — or anti-social media — it’s like everybody hates everybody."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Sports Television Talent of 2025

"This gives you an idea of how the industry collectively views the best of the best on sports television."

From Presidents to Pop Stars, the ManningCast Is Football’s Most Coveted Invitation

"ESPN’s alternative Monday Night Football presentation featuring Peyton and Eli Manning continued to solidify its place in sports media this past NFL season."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Sports Television Shows of 2025

Welcome to day two of Barrett Media's Top 20 series for the 2025 calendar year. This series is well regarded across sports radio, news/talk...

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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."