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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."

Mike Schmidt Departs NBC Sports Philadelphia Phillies Booth

"Schmidt appeared in just four games last season, including the regular-season finale against the Minnesota Twins on September 28."

The NFL on CBS Broadcast Teams: A Breakdown

"Like any great NFL team, the 2025 CBS game announcer roster is stacked. As you watch the talent on the field this season, don’t forget to pay attention to the equally strong talents describing the action"

FOX Sports Should Use Jimmy Johnson’s Retirement to Revamp ‘FOX NFL Sunday’

Is 76-year-old Terry Bradshaw, or 65-year-old Howie Long, helping the network drive younger viewers? Why wait? Use this opportunity to reinvent the show.

Pat McCarthy Recovering After Being Struck By Car

"Pat is recovering more and more each day..."

Nielsen: Phillies Wild Card Series Amassed a 51.4 Share for In-Home Listening

"Some people forget about the passion associated with radio."

Phillies Sign New Deals With Tom McCarthy & Scott Franzke

"While specifics are not available, The Athletic reports that both Tom McCarthy and Scott Franzke received multi-year deals."

Tom McCarthy Won’t Be Calling Phillies Games This Weekend Because of NFL Duties

McCarthy will be replaced by Scott Franzke, the longtime Phillies radio announcer. He will be joined by John Kruk in the NBC Sports Philadelphia booth.

John Kruk Takes a Timeout on NBC Sports Philadelphia To Save His Job

"I’m afraid that this would be my last broadcast."

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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."