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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."

Why Strong Branding and Imaging Is Needed In Sports Talk Radio

In today's radio word there are brands with a heavy focus on branding and imaging and others which put a lesser importance on it....

Darren McKee – 104.3 The Fan

The first time I became aware of Darren "D-Mac" McKee was in the late 2000's. He was working for AM 950 The Fan in...

Tackling The Sports Radio Universe

Look around the country today and you're sure to find former football players invading your sports talk radio dial. This wasn't always the case...

Being An Entertainer Has Its Benefits

Broadcasters are trained to be fair and balanced and provide a neutral point of view to the audience. Whether it's studying the industry in...

Discovering New Talent

This week I had the privilege of spending a few days in Bristol, CT at ESPN among some of the brightest minds in the sports...

Personality Profile: Kirk McEwen

When you talk to Kirk McEwen, you can't help but be in a good mood after the conversation. His energy, love for life and passion for...

The World of Men 25-54

Defining success for a sports radio station can be measured in many different ways. There's laying out guidelines and goals for what you expect...

Freddie Coleman – ESPN Radio

For many sports broadcasters, the opportunity to work for ESPN is a lifelong dream. It is viewed throughout our industry as one of the...

Walking The Thin Line

One of the toughest decisions for an on-air personality is determining what is fair and appropriate and what is over the line and off...

Why It Pays To Recycle

It's easy to lose sight of the audience's needs when you're laying out a game plan for your radio show. Usually a Host and...

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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."