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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."

101 ESPN Cruises To Winter Book Ratings Victory

"101 ESPN finished the St. Louis winter book in 3rd place in both weekday prime and the full week."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Afternoon Shows of 2020

As decided on by radio industry executives, BSM reveals the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2020.

BSM’s Top 20 Mid Market Local Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2019

"There's a new #1 afternoon show in this year's results."

The 2019 Winter Ratings Report For Sports Radio

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

The BSM Top 20 Mid Market Afternoon Shows of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2018."

Sports Radio Winter Ratings Report

The winter book isn't always kind to the sports radio format. Although stations may remain atop the ratings ladder with Men 25-54, shares tend...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Afternoon Shows of 2017 Are…

The midway point of the week is where we celebrate the programs who entertain our audiences as they head home from work each afternoon....

Chris Rongey Heads Home To Join 101 ESPN

Chris Rongey is going home. After 14 years at 670 The Score in Chicago, the St. Louis native is returning to join 101 ESPN's...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Afternoon Shows of 2016 Are…

We're halfway through the 2016 BSM Top 20 in Sports Radio, and today the afternoon shows gain our undivided attention. Before you scroll down...

Another 10 Talents You May Not Know, But Should!

One of the rewarding parts of being a sports radio strategist and consultant, is having the time to observe different brands, markets and individuals....

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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."