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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 Classic Rock Radio Program Directors of 2025

"Sixty two (62) Classic Rock program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Active/Modern Rock Radio Shows of 2025

"One hundred and seventy nine (179) Rock radio shows appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Active/Modern Rock Radio Program Directors of 2025

"Sixty three (63) Rock radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Alternative Radio Shows of 2025

"A total of One Hundred and Eleven (111) Alternative radio shows appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Alternative Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of fifty six (56) Alternative radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 News Digital Shows of 2025

"A total of 158 digital shows were available for voting consideration in the News Digital Shows category."

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

"A total of 53 stations appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Stations category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Stations of 2025

"A total of 82 stations appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Stations category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 35 program directors appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Program Directors category."

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."

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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."