The 2025 BSM Summit is coming to Chicago, IL for the first time as a live conference. Thursday and Friday May 8th and 9th, 2025 are when we’ll be live from the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) for the show. Supporting events will take place surrounding the show too. Among them, our annual Kickoff and After parties, and the annual awards ceremony. Companies interested in partnership opportunities can explore options with Stephanie Eads at Stephanie@BarrettMedia.com.
Speaking of companies, I’d like to extend a big thank you to Point to Point Marketing for coming on board as our Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 BSM Summit. We’ve shared a strong relationship with Tim Bronsil and his team throughout the years, and their support of the industry deserves to be highlighted. Events like the 2025 BSM Summit are difficult to do without support from great companies like Point to Point. Show your support back by connecting with them to discuss how they can help you in the future.
Tickets for the Summit go on-sale at Midnight on Thanksgiving day. They will be available for a discounted rate of $199.99 through Sunday night December 1st. This is the lowest price we’ll have for tickets leading up to the show next May. Regular ticket prices are $299.99 so this is your chance to save $100 to attend. A special December sale is being planned too. We’ll provide another chance to save $ starting December 2nd but it won’t be as much as our Thanksgiving/Black Friday sale.
I am also pleased to announce that the Westin will serve as our hotel partner for the Summit. A discounted rate of $249.99 per night has been established for attendees. The hotel is very nice and within a few blocks of the MCA. Reserving your room can be done through the hotel page on BSMSummit.com or by clicking here. Based on past experience, rooms will fill up fast so don’t wait to secure your room.
The first announcement on speakers will be made on Monday December 2nd. I like to start with a few to get rolling and add as we go. One difference from prior years is that I’ve sent out a few eblasts to encourage folks to reach out if interested in speaking. Be advised that requesting to speak does not guarantee a spot on stage.
This show prioritizes content creation, revenue, social media and podcasting strategy, advertising, executive decision making, and other key issues of importance to radio, TV, and digital professionals. Educating, challenging, and assisting the sports media industry with ways to improve is what makes the Summit work. Success and those behind it are who we aim to involve on stage. Future additions to the show will be revealed in the coming weeks and months on BarrettMedia.com and on BSMSummit.com.
Our Thanksgiving/Black Friday Sale begins in two days. Secure your seat, reserve your hotel room, and I’ll see you in Chicago in May!
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.
