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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."

Ariel Helwani and ‘Uncrowned’ from Yahoo Sports to Debut ‘Helwanivision’ During PFL Battle of the Giants on DAZN

Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on the music, news, and sports media industries. To make sure you're updated on the latest...

Kevin O’Connor Joins Yahoo Sports After 8 Years with The Ringer

Yahoo Sports continues to add to its staff. Today, the company announced the addition of NBA insider Kevin O'Connor who had spent the last...

Yahoo Sports Names Shaheen Al-Shatti Editor in Chief for Ariel Helwani’s ‘Uncrowned’; Adds Additional Talent

A few weeks ago, Ariel Helwani and Yahoo Sports announced a multi-year partnership to launch Uncrowned, a new combat s media brand which will produce MMA,...

Yahoo Sports Adds Former Tight End Adam Breneman as College Football Analyst

Yahoo Sports continues to bolster their talent roster as football season gets underway. They have announced former Penn State and UMass tight end Adam...

Yahoo Sports and Ariel Helwani to Launch New Combat Sports Media Brand ‘Uncrowned’

Ariel Helwani said he had a big announcement coming and that it had to be big if he was going to leave Vox Media...

Ariel Helwani Headed to Yahoo Sports, Per Report

In a social media post last week, MMA insider Ariel Helwani announced he was leaving both Vox Media and Spotify after three years. He...

Yahoo Sports Unveils New Fantasy App Design; Adds Tera Roberts as Analyst

Yahoo Sports announced updates to its Yahoo Fantasy app earlier today. The updates are highlighted by a new design as well as new content,...

Yahoo Sports Announces New NFL Shows with Gerald McCoy, Kyle Van Noy and Nate Tice

Yahoo Sports has announced new NFL programming which includes a new show hosted by former NFL All-Pro Gerald McCoy and current Baltimore Ravens linebacker...

Yahoo Sports Partners with The Hockey News

“This partnership enables us to significantly bolster our hockey offering at a global league and team level with the fantastic coverage The Hockey News provides.”

Caroline Fenton Looks to Make a National Impact at Yahoo Sports After Leaving 102.5 The Game

"I think what I’m expecting from Yahoo is continuing to push the envelope in the best possible way; is continuing to find ways to serve sports fans in a fun and different way."

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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."