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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."

Sports Media Sensitivities Are Getting Out of Hand

"The immaturity and accusatory behavior has to stop. If this is how we're going to operate every time a personality offers a strong point of view, the future of the sports media business is in big trouble."

BSM’s Top 20 National Sports Talk Shows of 2019

"Cowherd gained the most 1st place votes (20) and has now been voted the top National Sports Talk Show in the country 4 of the past 5 years."

4 Leadership Lessons From The Los Angeles Lakers Mess

"Regardless of which side of the fence you sit on this topic, a lot of the issues Magic brought up exist inside radio buildings today."

The 2019 Winter Ratings Report For Sports Radio

"BSM highlights some of sports radio's top performers for the 2019 Winter Book."

If ESPN Is Going To Pay Big Money To Talent, Stephen A. Smith Should Get Plenty!

"Stephen A. Smith is not a middle of the pack talent who executives would need to be convinced to hire. If ESPN doesn't give him a lucrative deal, someone else will."

BSM Podcast – Season 3 – Episode 1 – Traug Keller – ESPN Radio

Season 3 of the BSM Podcast begins with an appearance by ESPN Radio Senior Vice President Traug Keller. The 20+ minute conversation conversation covers...

The Top 20 Major Market Midday Shows of 2017 Are…

It’s Day 2 of our BSM 2017 Top 20 in Sports Radio, and today the focus is on the best Major Market midday programs...

Covering LaVar Ball Has Created An Avalanche of Hypocrisy

The daily grind to crank out compelling content can be exhausting. Hosts and reporters are under constant pressure to locate superb material that will...

Stephen A. Smith Headlines ESPN Radio Lineup Changes

ESPN Radio has announced upcoming lineup changes which will go into effect January 2, 2018. The news confirms the departure of Bomani Jones and...

Replacing Iconic Shows Is a Very Tall Order

"Replacing Francesa is a tall order. He's arguably the most successful sports radio host to ever work in New York City."

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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."