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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 McGraw Milhaven Couldn’t Say No to Taking Over ‘America at Night’

"It's an opportunity of a lifetime. It's an honor of a lifetime to be able to do this, as a radio guy."

Westwood One to Replace Rich Valdes on ‘America at Night’ with McGraw Milhaven

McGraw Milhaven will begin hosting the nationally syndicated show on Monday, December 1st.

The Big 550 KTRS Midday Host Wendy Wiese Announces Retirement

“I’ve been doing this for over 40 years and the timing just seemed right.”

The Big 550 KTRS Adds Bob Ramsey to Afternoon Show

"This is a way for us to show Bob's other talents, he knows about much more than sports. He’s a hidden gem."

KMOX, 97.1 FM Talk Involved in Tight Race in St. Louis Winter Ratings Book

"The winter ratings period in St. Louis showcased the strength of the News/Talk format."

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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."