Planning this year’s 2020 BSM Summit has been far more demanding than our 2019 show in Los Angeles. What you see in the final presentation is only half of what’s been pursued to make sure we leave a permanent mark on New York City on February 26th and 27th.
Over the next week you may notice lesser social media activity from yours truly. Content will still be provided daily on the website but if I disappear from your Twitter, Facebook or Linkedin timeline for an extended period of time, understand that I’m deep into the process of making sure we have every detail covered to execute a successful Summit.
You probably thought we were done announcing all of our speakers for this year, but I always like to leave a few final additions for the very end. I may even have a few others to share next week so stay tuned. If you work in the sports radio industry and haven’t bought a ticket to this show, what are you waiting for? I promise you, there isn’t another event that focuses on this format and brings together this many smart, talented decision makers in one room. If you’re invested in your career, expanding your knowledge, and increasing important relationships, you have 3 days left to purchase your ticket. To do so, visit https://bsmsummit.com.
But now it’s time to tell you a little bit about the latest additions to our schedule. I’m pleased to welcome Entercom’s President of Sports Mike Dee, WFAN morning host Gregg Giannotti, 95.7 The Game Program Director Matt Nahigian, SiriusXM Sports Program Director Jason Dixon, 93.5/107.5 The Fan Program Director and Morning Host Jeff Rickard, and 102.5 The Game Program Director Ryan Porth to this year’s BSM Summit lineup.
Starting with Mike, he joined Entercom in May 2017 after previously serving as President and CEO of the San Diego Padres and Miami Dolphins. He also spent time as the COO for the Boston Red Sox. In his current role he has executive oversight of the company’s sports business enterprise with a focus on the company’s relationship with its extensive portfolio of professional and collegiate teams, revenue development from national sales and marketing programs and expanded distribution through both audio and digital initiatives. Mike has also been involved in the creation of Radio.com Sports and will offer his insights on Wednesday afternoon in our sports betting panel.
Gregg Giannotti, has smoothly settled into mornings on WFAN with Boomer Esiason, consistently delivering great ratings, and greater laughter. Boomer and Gio were recently voted the #1 major market morning show of 2019 and I’m thrilled to have Gregg take part in a very interesting panel we have planned for Thursday on the pros and cons of media warfare.
Matt and Jason are programmers with extensive experience in the sports talk format. Matt’s career has taken him to San Francisco after spending time in Philadelphia and Northbrook, IL where he programmed for the now defunct Sporting News Radio network. Jason works in Washington DC for SiriusXM after previously programming stations in Detroit, Raleigh, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Both Matt and Jason will be part of a Wednesday panel with a strong focus on maximizing play by play.
For Jeff and Ryan, they both program their respective brands, but also lend their voice to the airwaves to engage with fans. Jeff works in Indianapolis but has also enjoyed stints in Salt Lake City and Denver, in addition to hosting shows nationally for multiple sports radio networks. Ryan on the other hand has worked his way up the ladder in Nashville going from intern to PD. In that process he added on-air duties too. Jeff will be involved moderating our national sports talk conversation on Thursday, and Ryan will be part of our final session, one which will see 10 program directors and general managers on stage at once. It’s sure to be entertaining.
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
You can find JB on Twitter @SportsRadioPD. He’s also reachable by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
