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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."

David Samson is Navigating ‘Nothing Personal’ Through His Own Personal Struggle

"I miss the daily routine of the show. I feel like I’m letting down the audience, DraftKings, and Meadowlark Media. At the end of the day, the world I’m in now with my daughter is the opposite of routine."

Barrett Media Introduces ‘The 4Cast’

"To stay updated on future episodes, subscribe to Barrett Media's YouTube page."

Barrett Media Launches the Top 20 of 2025, and New Digital Show This Week

"On Wednesday, we'll present our first results for this year's Top 20 series and launch the first episode of 'The 4Cast'."

Sports Media’s Criticism of Lynn Jones’ Conduct Showcases a Giant Hypocrisy

"This is a case of 'but journalism has always been done this way'."

Barrett Media’s 2026 Plans Include Top 20 Expansion, Digital Shows, Ad Partnerships and More

"We plan to be more active on video in 2026. It will benefit industry professionals, our audience, and our advertising partners."

What John Cena’s WWE Career Can Teach Media Industry Professionals

"Are you willing to pay the same price and push the next person forward?"

Does Notre Dame Skipping Bowl Season Really Affect Sports Television?

"Notre Dame skipping the Pop-Tarts Bowl is like Taylor Swift skipping the Grammys. It makes the event a bit less glitzy and dramatic, but the show goes on."

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Comes to the SVA Theatre in NYC, June 30-July 2, 2026

"As we look ahead to 2026, we are making some changes to freshen things up."

Elle Duncan Set to Join Netflix, ESPN Future Unclear

"There is growing pessimism that Duncan continues with ESPN.”

How Marcellus Wiley Found Freedom Speaking His Truth To Sports Media

"There are a lot of people who have left traditional media and haven’t had the success that I’ve had. I don’t have a machine with me, so I think some of the machines are sitting there saying he’s done all of this by himself, and he’s surpassed most of those who do have machines"

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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."