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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."

Pat McAfee’s White House Broadcast Exposes ESPN’s Issue With No Creative Control

"The contrast with Finebaum isn’t subtle, and neither is the message sent to the rest of the ESPN roster. Some voices get guardrails. Others get carte blanche. That approach may make business sense in the short term, but it erodes internal trust and external clarity."

Paul Finebaum Shares Why He Decided Against Senate Run: They Wanted Me to ‘Run Against Woke Disney’

"I had several very prominent people -- including two senators, sitting senators -- tell me, 'That's your path.'"

Paul Finebaum Believes Stephen A. Smith Comments Regarding Oxford, Mississippi Were “Racial”

"I’ve been to Oxford a million times, and it’s terribly unfair to bring up echoes of the ’60s and try to portray Oxford as that type of place today. It’s not"

Paul Finebaum Shares Timetable on Decision To Leave ESPN for Alabama Senate Run

"I feel like I have to get to the end of the [college football] season before making a decision. If it costs me getting in, then I will find something else to let my mind wander on"

Bomani Jones Believes Paul Finebaum Omission From ESPN Programming Surrounded Equal Time Provision

"The only reason that would make sense is the equal time provision and them having a measure of concern about whether or not they run into conflict with that. And if that’s the case, that’s perfectly fair."

The Paul Finebaum-ESPN Controversy Is a Reminder About Who You Represent

"Paul Finebaum’s removal from ESPN programming had nothing to do with politics. It was a reminder of something much simpler: words have consequences"

Paul Finebaum Reportedly Removed From Appearances On ESPN Programming

"ESPN vice president of public relations Bill Hofheimer was quick to deny the report"

Todd McShay: The Jalen Carter Situation “Pushed Me Over off the Edge” With Paul Finebaum

"Several times over the years, he crossed the line on that. It’s like I thought we’re teammates"

Former ESPN Analyst Todd McShay Attacks Paul Finebaum as “Trash” and “Coward”

"It’s just not good humanity. Get my little shot in at Paul, one of the all-time cowards"

How Paul Finebaum, Stephen A. Smith Show Network Safeguards on Political Leanings Are Outdated

"This is a perfect time for sports to be the great unifier it has always aimed to be, by breaking down the walls that prevent individuals from expressing political leanings"

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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."