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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 Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Program Directors

"A total of 47 program directors were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Program Directors category."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Afternoon Shows

"A total of 54 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Afternoon Shows category."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Midday Shows

"A total of 59 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Midday Shows category."

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

"A total of 46 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Morning Shows category."

Kyle Bailey is Rooting for Everyone at WFNZ

“We've built up a lot of trust with the audience; they know who we are and what we're about.”

Jeff Rickard Named Sports Format Captain at Radio One

Jeff Rickard has earned a promotion. WFNZ's program director and midday host has been named Sports Format Captain at Radio One. The role includes...

Chris ‘Mac’ McClain Celebrates 20 Years at WFNZ

"It is something to behold that in this day and age, someone can, in a market that's growing, and a lot of changes happen all the time, that you have [stood] the test of time."

WFNZ Hosts Kyle Bailey and Wes Bryant Named Broadcast Team for USA Football

"Becoming the voice of USA Football’s premier flag football events is an unbelievable honor. The athletes that comprise these teams are amazing, and so are their stories."

Where Are They Now?: Sandy Penner, Former WFNZ and WDAE Sports Radio Host

“I don’t think it’s something that I’ll ever not think about. It was a great time of my life, and I really enjoyed it.”

WFNZ Makes History, Finishes #1 in Charlotte Winter Ratings Book

"WFNZ made history, securing its first #1 finish for a quarter since moving to the FM dial in March 2022."

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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."