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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."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

"A total of 36 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows category."

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows

35 major market afternoon shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel.

Eric Von Haessler Was Motivated to Try Talk Radio By An Old Man Dancing at a Disco

"WSB is a political station. I'm less political of a person and my show is less political in nature than it's ever been before."

Eric Von Haessler: Radio Hosts Have a Duty to Ask Tough Questions of Political Candidates

"If you're going to choose to have people on who are in those positions, I don't give a damn what they eat for breakfast."

Eric Von Haessler: Covering Political Conventions Shows Not Every Topic Needs to Be Serious

"Sorry, I'm gonna stay in the real world. And just sort of make fun of all this stuff."

Eric Von Haessler: Using ‘Experts Say’ Biggest Lie Media Members Use

"There's always an expert who disagrees. They just don't go ask that expert."

95.5 WSB Expands Afternoon Show Hosted by Eric Von Haessler, Moves Sean Hannity to Nights

“Some people tuned in expecting something else. Maybe they’re a little upset. Give us a try. You might like it."

Eric Von Haessler: Why Do We Even Need Debate Moderators?

"The moderator does not need to be a part of the debate and they always are. And it's insane."

Eric Von Haessler: Sometimes My Show Needs to Sound Like the Band on the Titanic

"The poor doomed souls on that ship needed that band to keep on playing. And that's what we'll do."

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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."