The 2025 BNM Summit presented by Newsmax already features a number of top news/talk on-air talent. Among them include Premiere Networks host and founder of TheBlaze, Glenn Beck, 77WABC morning man Sid Rosenberg, 710 WOR host Mark Simone, Compass Media Networks and WSB host Erick Erickson, and Salem Radio Network host Mike Gallagher. Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy is also joining us as a speaker.
Today, we’re shifting our attention to those leading news/talk radio’s best performing brands and networks. These are the men and women tasked with finding the next great talent, creating strategies to deliver high ratings, and working with sales and promotions to assure the best ideas create buzz and grow revenue.
It is my pleasure to welcome the following individuals to the 2025 BSM Summit lineup.
First, I am thrilled to welcome back iHeartmedia Executive Vice President of News, Talk and Sports programming, Chris Berry. Also returning are Audacy News/Talk format Vice President and KRLD Brand Manager Drew Anderssen, and WSB Director of Branding and Programming and the 2024 recipient of the Gold Standard in Programming award Ken Charles. Joining Chris, Drew and Ken is a newcomer to the Summit, and one the format’s top leaders, WGN Radio Vice President and General Manager Mary Sandberg Boyle.
Chris, Drew, Ken and Mary bring a wealth of knowledge and success to the Summit stage. They each have oversight over some of the top markets and companies in the industry. Our goal each year is to deliver a wide ranging agenda. We aim to explore issues facing talent, programmers, managers, executives, sales, digital, advertising, and technology in both audio and video. With Chris, Drew, Ken and Mary involved, I’m confident we’ll once again raise the bar at the Summit.
The 2025 BSM Summit takes place on September 3-4, 2025 in New York City at the Ailey Theater. Tickets are discounted until June 30th to $224.99 for media professionals. Prices increase to $324.99 on July 1st.
Additionally, all ticket buyers receive an invitation to ‘The Barrett Bash‘ on Thursday night September 4th at 1604 Broadway. The invite-only event is our special 10-year anniversary celebration bringing together professionals from the music, advertising, news, and sports media industries.
Brands interested in supporting the 2025 BNM Summit can learn more by contacting Stephanie Eads at Stephanie@BarrettMedia.com. To reserve a hotel room at our partner location (Park Central), visit BNMSummit.com. We look forward to seeing you in New York City in September!
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.
