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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 Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2025

"A total of 30 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Morning Shows category."

Fred Toucher Critiques Pat McAfee’s Debut Song ‘Dookie’: “It’s So Boring, Not Much Fun To Make Fun Of”

"You can be a tortured millionaire, but you can’t battle the man and then work for Disney. That’s not the way it goes"

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Morning Shows

"A total of 27 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Morning Shows category."

Fred Toucher Takes a Jab at Rich Shertenlieb

"At 8:20, a new bit 'Putting You on Blast.' I put you on blast and then I give a nice chunk of change to charity and let you know all about it."

Fred Toucher: ‘I Would Feel Weird’ if Rich Shertenlieb Reached Out to Me

"Even if it was nice, I wouldn’t like it, so if he’s listening, don’t reach out to me."

Fred Toucher Doesn’t Think Bill Belichick or Tom Brady Will Be Good at Broadcasting

"Tom Brady is going to be atrocious at broadcasting...he'll make more money in a year than I'll see in my entire lifetime, including any money I make on investments," Toucher said.

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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."