Sports Radio

Bonta Hill to Exit ‘The Morning Roast’ on 95.7 The Game in San Francisco

Hill’s expected to address his audience on Friday, before signing off for the final time.

Katie Nolan: ‘We Are Constantly Being Bombarded With Content’

"I don’t want us to start treating it like a show or like a piece of creative content. It’s not – it’s an ad – it’s trying to sell you something."

Erin Maloney Named Program Director of Arizona Sports 98.7, ESPN 620

"I look forward to leading an exceptional team of talented individuals who consistently set the standard for excellence in the industry and taking Arizona Sports to new heights."

Colin Cowherd Announces Move to Chicago in the Spring

"I’ve bounced all over the country, and there’s some advantages and disadvantages to it, but I’m so excited to live in the Midwest, to live in a great city next to cousins."

Bob and Jeff Lutz to End Weekday Sports Talk Show on KFH

"I don’t know what the future holds. Maybe I’ll miss the radio gig so much that I’ll come crawling back for another opportunity."

Sports Columns

Tom Brady Has Some Catching Up to Do to Reach Tony Romo Status in the Broadcast Booth

Whether you are a player or a broadcaster, football is very much about tempo and timing.

Gary Krantz and Pete Medhurst Gave Their All to the Radio Industry

"Success requires effort, focus, vision, and sacrifice as much as talent. Few earn promotions and opportunities to perform on grander stages without those qualities."

Kirk Herbstreit’s Emotional Reaction to Ohio State Win Made for Great Television

Kirk Herbstreit didn't wake up and tell himself he was going to get emotional over a game on live television, it just happened. It was real.

Is Market Mobility Still a Thing in Sports Radio?

Market mobility, when it existed, was the sign of a company and boss that took an interest in what came out of their listeners’ speakers.

Broadcast Agents are Focused on Digital Opportunities, Why Aren’t More Radio Stations?

You have zero opportunity to succeed in the future. Your station is what people commonly refer to as 'Dead Man Walking'.

Sports Television

Julie Stewart-Binks Files Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault While at FS1

Stewart-Binks was a full-time employee at FS1 when the network launched in 2013, and she remained with the company until 2016.

Stephanie McMahon to Host New Show Coming to ESPN+ in March

"It’s really to tell the stories that haven’t been told, and to find out more about the people behind the characters."

ESPN Adds Udonis Haslem as Full-Time NBA Analyst

ESPN has confirmed to Barrett Media a report from...

ESPN Picks Up Option to Continue Broadcasting ACC Sports Through 2036

If ESPN decided not to pick up its option in the contract, the partnership between both entities would have ended following the 2027 season.

Jameis Winston to Serve as Digital Correspondent for FOX Sports Coverage of Super Bowl LIX

In addition to documenting different landmarks around the city and previewing the Super Bowl, Winston will be watching the game with famous friends.

News Radio

Talk Radio 102.3 WGOW Host Brian Joyce Exits

"It’s been fun! See you on the other side."

WRVA Morning Host John Reid Departs to Run for Virginia Lt. Governor

Reid joined the station in 2017 and hosted The John Reid Show from 5:30-10 AM.

Bill Spadea Signs Off From New Jersey 101.5 to Focus on State Governor Race

Spadea has spent nearly a decade hosting mornings at New Jersey 101.5.

Jack Mitchell to Host Both Mornings and Afternoons at 1400 KLIN

Mitchell has hosted mornings since 2006.

What Earning The #1 Spot in the Barrett News Media Top 20 Meant to Tony Katz, Jeff Katz, and Bill Cunningham

“I look at the other people that are on that list and I think, 'My gosh, these are world-class talents. I'm humbled, honored and so grateful to those who voted for me.”

News Columns

News/Talk Radio Needs to Re-Examine Its Approach as the Generational Shift Continues

You have 12 seconds to impress listeners of this age group. Air personalities need to aircheck themselves.

A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget

The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.

News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House

How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?

It’s Time for Local TV to Take a Page From the Local Radio Playbook

For the longest time, local TV has lived in a box full of untouchable glamour.

News Television

News Media Reacts to Chuck Todd Departing NBC News After Nearly 20 Years

On social media, current and former co-workers shared their well wishes for his future, while detractors shared excitement over the news that he was departing the legacy news brand.

Chuck Todd Announces Exit From NBC News

"I’m pretty excited about a few new projects that are on the cusp of going from ‘pie in the sky’ to ‘near reality.’"

Ratings Roundup: Fox News Scores Most-Watched January in Cable News History

Fox News averaged 2.8 million viewers in primetime during the month, besting MSNBC (734,000) and CNN (522,000).

Jim Acosta Launches New Show on Substack After CNN Departure

"Welcome to my new venture. I'm going independent, at least for now."

Jim Acosta to Leave CNN After Being Left Out of Restructured Lineup

Jim Acosta has worked at CNN since April 2007.

Music News

Kiki Garcia Named New Morning Host At Magic 99.5 Albuquerque

Garcia joins from sister 93.3 The Q, where she had a 16-year run on the “Carlos & Kiki Show.”

KUZZ Bakersfield Raises A Quarter Of A Million Dollars For St. Jude

The radiothon was held this past Wednesday and Thursday with the total exceeding last year’s by more than $10,000.

Manni Supreme Joins 96.1 The Beat Atlanta

Supreme previously hosted on Eminem’s Shade 45 Sirius XM channel as well as Hot 107.9 WHTA and Streetz 94.5 Atlanta.

Aaron ‘Goose’ Seller Joins 99.7 The Blitz Columbus OH

Aaron “Goose” Seller is joining Active Rocker 99.7 The Blitz Columbus joining the “Morning Blitz” with Thick Rick and Kelly Quinn.

Marty Whitney Is Leaving 91X San Diego After Friday Show

This ends his second tour of duty at the station having previously served as MD and evening host from 2003-2006.

Music Columns

News/Talk Radio Needs to Re-Examine Its Approach as the Generational Shift Continues

You have 12 seconds to impress listeners of this age group. Air personalities need to aircheck themselves.

A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget

The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.

News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House

How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?

It’s Time for Local TV to Take a Page From the Local Radio Playbook

For the longest time, local TV has lived in a box full of untouchable glamour.

Podcasting

Fox News Contributor Raymond Arroyo to Launch Show with iHeartPodcasts

Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo has announced the launch...

‘Music Saved Me’ With Lynn Hoffman Joins iHeartPodcasts Network

The show features compelling stories of passion and resilience, showcasing musicians who have navigated their challenges.

YouTube ‘Investing Heavily’ to Support Audio, Podcast Content

“Google has lots of places where this content could live, and we’re talking with many of those teams, and we will look to integrate into all of those services as it makes sense.”

Brian Stelter to Exit ‘Inside the Hive’ Podcast with Vanity Fair

"Every week, I learned something new from the guests here at the table, and I hope you did as well."

SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’

"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”

Sports Radio

Bonta Hill to Exit ‘The Morning Roast’ on 95.7 The Game in San Francisco

Hill’s expected to address his audience on Friday, before signing off for the final time.

Katie Nolan: ‘We Are Constantly Being Bombarded With Content’

"I don’t want us to start treating it like a show or like a piece of creative content. It’s not – it’s an ad – it’s trying to sell you something."

Erin Maloney Named Program Director of Arizona Sports 98.7, ESPN 620

"I look forward to leading an exceptional team of talented individuals who consistently set the standard for excellence in the industry and taking Arizona Sports to new heights."

Colin Cowherd Announces Move to Chicago in the Spring

"I’ve bounced all over the country, and there’s some advantages and disadvantages to it, but I’m so excited to live in the Midwest, to live in a great city next to cousins."

Bob and Jeff Lutz to End Weekday Sports Talk Show on KFH

"I don’t know what the future holds. Maybe I’ll miss the radio gig so much that I’ll come crawling back for another opportunity."

Sports Columns

Tom Brady Has Some Catching Up to Do to Reach Tony Romo Status in the Broadcast Booth

Whether you are a player or a broadcaster, football is very much about tempo and timing.

Gary Krantz and Pete Medhurst Gave Their All to the Radio Industry

"Success requires effort, focus, vision, and sacrifice as much as talent. Few earn promotions and opportunities to perform on grander stages without those qualities."

Kirk Herbstreit’s Emotional Reaction to Ohio State Win Made for Great Television

Kirk Herbstreit didn't wake up and tell himself he was going to get emotional over a game on live television, it just happened. It was real.

Is Market Mobility Still a Thing in Sports Radio?

Market mobility, when it existed, was the sign of a company and boss that took an interest in what came out of their listeners’ speakers.

Broadcast Agents are Focused on Digital Opportunities, Why Aren’t More Radio Stations?

You have zero opportunity to succeed in the future. Your station is what people commonly refer to as 'Dead Man Walking'.

Sports Television

Julie Stewart-Binks Files Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault While at FS1

Stewart-Binks was a full-time employee at FS1 when the network launched in 2013, and she remained with the company until 2016.

Stephanie McMahon to Host New Show Coming to ESPN+ in March

"It’s really to tell the stories that haven’t been told, and to find out more about the people behind the characters."

ESPN Adds Udonis Haslem as Full-Time NBA Analyst

ESPN has confirmed to Barrett Media a report from...

ESPN Picks Up Option to Continue Broadcasting ACC Sports Through 2036

If ESPN decided not to pick up its option in the contract, the partnership between both entities would have ended following the 2027 season.

Jameis Winston to Serve as Digital Correspondent for FOX Sports Coverage of Super Bowl LIX

In addition to documenting different landmarks around the city and previewing the Super Bowl, Winston will be watching the game with famous friends.

News Radio

Talk Radio 102.3 WGOW Host Brian Joyce Exits

"It’s been fun! See you on the other side."

WRVA Morning Host John Reid Departs to Run for Virginia Lt. Governor

Reid joined the station in 2017 and hosted The John Reid Show from 5:30-10 AM.

Bill Spadea Signs Off From New Jersey 101.5 to Focus on State Governor Race

Spadea has spent nearly a decade hosting mornings at New Jersey 101.5.

Jack Mitchell to Host Both Mornings and Afternoons at 1400 KLIN

Mitchell has hosted mornings since 2006.

What Earning The #1 Spot in the Barrett News Media Top 20 Meant to Tony Katz, Jeff Katz, and Bill Cunningham

“I look at the other people that are on that list and I think, 'My gosh, these are world-class talents. I'm humbled, honored and so grateful to those who voted for me.”

News Columns

News/Talk Radio Needs to Re-Examine Its Approach as the Generational Shift Continues

You have 12 seconds to impress listeners of this age group. Air personalities need to aircheck themselves.

A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget

The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.

News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House

How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?

It’s Time for Local TV to Take a Page From the Local Radio Playbook

For the longest time, local TV has lived in a box full of untouchable glamour.

News Television

News Media Reacts to Chuck Todd Departing NBC News After Nearly 20 Years

On social media, current and former co-workers shared their well wishes for his future, while detractors shared excitement over the news that he was departing the legacy news brand.

Chuck Todd Announces Exit From NBC News

"I’m pretty excited about a few new projects that are on the cusp of going from ‘pie in the sky’ to ‘near reality.’"

Ratings Roundup: Fox News Scores Most-Watched January in Cable News History

Fox News averaged 2.8 million viewers in primetime during the month, besting MSNBC (734,000) and CNN (522,000).

Jim Acosta Launches New Show on Substack After CNN Departure

"Welcome to my new venture. I'm going independent, at least for now."

Jim Acosta to Leave CNN After Being Left Out of Restructured Lineup

Jim Acosta has worked at CNN since April 2007.

Music News

Kiki Garcia Named New Morning Host At Magic 99.5 Albuquerque

Garcia joins from sister 93.3 The Q, where she had a 16-year run on the “Carlos & Kiki Show.”

KUZZ Bakersfield Raises A Quarter Of A Million Dollars For St. Jude

The radiothon was held this past Wednesday and Thursday with the total exceeding last year’s by more than $10,000.

Manni Supreme Joins 96.1 The Beat Atlanta

Supreme previously hosted on Eminem’s Shade 45 Sirius XM channel as well as Hot 107.9 WHTA and Streetz 94.5 Atlanta.

Aaron ‘Goose’ Seller Joins 99.7 The Blitz Columbus OH

Aaron “Goose” Seller is joining Active Rocker 99.7 The Blitz Columbus joining the “Morning Blitz” with Thick Rick and Kelly Quinn.

Marty Whitney Is Leaving 91X San Diego After Friday Show

This ends his second tour of duty at the station having previously served as MD and evening host from 2003-2006.

Music Columns

News/Talk Radio Needs to Re-Examine Its Approach as the Generational Shift Continues

You have 12 seconds to impress listeners of this age group. Air personalities need to aircheck themselves.

A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget

The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.

News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House

How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?

It’s Time for Local TV to Take a Page From the Local Radio Playbook

For the longest time, local TV has lived in a box full of untouchable glamour.

Podcasting

Fox News Contributor Raymond Arroyo to Launch Show with iHeartPodcasts

Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo has announced the launch...

‘Music Saved Me’ With Lynn Hoffman Joins iHeartPodcasts Network

The show features compelling stories of passion and resilience, showcasing musicians who have navigated their challenges.

YouTube ‘Investing Heavily’ to Support Audio, Podcast Content

“Google has lots of places where this content could live, and we’re talking with many of those teams, and we will look to integrate into all of those services as it makes sense.”

Brian Stelter to Exit ‘Inside the Hive’ Podcast with Vanity Fair

"Every week, I learned something new from the guests here at the table, and I hope you did as well."

SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’

"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”

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Gerardo Sproet Upped To Middays At 93Q Houston

He moves up from evenings to fill the spot open since Corey Dillon’s October departure.

Calling it “Goal Achieved. New Goal Loading” Gerardo Sproet is taking over middays at Country 93Q KKBQ, Houston.

He moves up from evenings to fill the spot open since Corey Dillon’s October departure. (BMM 10/3/24)

Dillon had also served as morning show producer for “Riggs, Katelyn & Erica.”

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Sproet has spent his entire career at 93Q, starting in promotions in 2019 before moving into the evening role in 2022.

Congratulate him here.  

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