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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."

Stan Norfleet To Replace N.D. Kalu On SportsTalk 790 in Houston

“My affinity for Space City spans nearly two decades and I look forward to connecting with old friends and new listeners in the market.”

Sports Radio’s Fall Book Ratings Recap (Major Markets)

Sports radio’s fall book is over and the ratings are in. Football season is known to create high expectations, helping many of the nation’s...

SportsTalk 790 Debuts in Louisville

Previously branded as 790 WKRD, the station will broaden from its formerly University of Louisville-centric focus to a more sportstalk format.

Sean Salisbury Signs Extension With SportsTalk 790

"This job matters to me more than most can fathom. Happy is an understatement."

Sports Radio 610 Rolls To Winter Book Victory in Houston

"Sports Radio 610 remained ahead of the local format competition, producing its best weekday prime since 2015. "

BSM’s Top 20 Major Market Local Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2019

"The battle for 1-2 has gone back and forth the past two years between Boston and NYC."

Sports Radio’s 2019 Spring Book Ratings Recap

"A look at how sports stations in 20+ markets performed in the 2019 spring book."

The BSM Top 20 Major Market Morning Shows of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2018."

Is It a Smart On-Air Decision to Ignore Anthem Issues?

If you've followed the sports media business over the past two decades, chances are your familiar with Sean Salisbury. The former quarterback moved into...

The Sports Radio Spring Ratings Report

The Spring book is out which means some are cashing bonus checks, and others are adjusting their strategies to place themselves in stronger position...

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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."