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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."

The BSM Top 20 Mid Market Afternoon Shows of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2018."

The BSM Top 20 Mid Market Midday Shows of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2018."

The BSM Top 20 Mid Market Morning Shows of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2018."

The Top 20 Mid Market Program Director’s of 2017 Are…

Much of the focus of the BSM Top 20 in sports radio revolves around the on-air talent. For good reason, they're the people who...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Afternoon Shows of 2017 Are…

The midway point of the week is where we celebrate the programs who entertain our audiences as they head home from work each afternoon....

The Top 20 Mid-Market Morning Shows of 2017 Are…

The wait is over. It’s time to reveal the sports radio format’s Top 20 Mid Market morning shows of 2017. Before we get started,...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Program Directors of 2016 Are…

This week the on-air talent have enjoyed their fifteen minutes of fame, but now it's time to give some attention to the brand leaders...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Afternoon Shows of 2016 Are…

We're halfway through the 2016 BSM Top 20 in Sports Radio, and today the afternoon shows gain our undivided attention. Before you scroll down...

The Top 20 Mid-Market Morning Shows of 2016 Are…

The wait is over. It’s time to reveal the sports radio format's best of 2016. Before we get started though, if you're wondering what...

Now Hear This: The Howard Simon Show – WGR

Welcome to the debut of a new weekly feature titled "Now Hear This". Each week, I'll identify a piece of content, and give others...

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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."