Phone and email activity has increased for sports media agents due to radio and television companies suffering financial losses due to the coronavirus. On this episode, Steve Herz of The Montag Group shares how he’s advised clients to handle short-term setbacks, which specific leadership qualities make a difference in guiding people thru difficult times, how day to day operations at The Montag Group’s New York City offices have been altered, and much more.
Steve has a brand new book coming out in June titled ‘Don’t Take Yes For An Answer’. You can pre-order it on Amazon by clicking here.
Jason Barrett is the Founder and CEO of Barrett Media. The company launched in September 2015 and has provided consulting services to America’s top audio and video brands, while simultaneously covering the media industry at BarrettMedia.com, becoming a daily destination for media professionals. Prior to Barrett Media, Jason built and programmed 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He was also the first sports programmer for SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, which later became 97.5 The Fanatic. Barrett also led 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY, and worked on-air and behind the scenes at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years at ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT producing ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ and ‘GameNight’. JB can be reached on Twitter @SportsRadioPD or by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
