We are exactly three weeks away from uniting the news media industry in NYC at the 2025 BNM Summit. If you work in the news/talk radio format, advertising industry, or news television, especially if you work in the tri-state area, I hope you’ll make time to join us. A lot of hard work and headaches are endured to make this show a reality. I’ve said from the start, I’ll do the heavy lifting as long as folks care enough to attend and gain something from the experience. To show your support, purchase a ticket here.
This is our third year of hosting the BNM Summit. However, it is our first time doing it in the big apple. Everyone who attends this year receives a free pass to the Barrett Bash, our special 10-year anniversary show on Thursday, September 4th. The guest list for the Bash is stacked, and should grow even more in the next few weeks.
But what I’m especially fired up about today is the way we’re going to kick off Day #1 of the BNM Summit. It is my pleasure to welcome Scott Jennings to our lineup as our leadoff hitter. Scott will join me for a 1 on 1 conversation on Wednesday September 3rd at 9:10am. My thanks to Salem Radio Network for the assist.
If you’ve watched Scott on CNN, listened to him on Salem Radio Network or consumed any of the clips he’s featured in on social media, you’re well aware that he’s battle tested. He is outspoken, smart, confident in his positions, and doesn’t back down from opposing viewpoints. His star has quickly risen in the media industry because he simply commands your attention. Garrett Searight in fact wrote that CNN should make him the featured attraction of the network.
In addition to being a gifted commentator, Scott brings additional political experience. He has run four presidential campaigns, and served as a former Special Assistant to President George W. Bush. He has also co-founded his own PR firm, and worked earlier in his career for WHAS radio in Louisville. His mantra is to arm listeners with common sense, crush liberal narratives, and help shape the national conversation, and attendees at the BNM Summit will gain a sense of his style when we sit down to chat on September 3rd.
I’ll be announcing a few more speakers tomorrow and Friday, and our awards recipients next week. Once all announcements are done, the full schedule will be posted on BNMSummit.com. For planning purposes, day #1 runs 9a-5p with the after-party at Park Central Hotel from 6p-730p. Day 2 runs 10a-1230p with the Premiere Networks Awards ceremony closing the show. The Barrett Bash then takes place Thursday night from 5p-8p at 1604 Broadway. The Bash is invite-only so you must be on the list to attend.
I appreciate everyone who has purchased a ticket or sponsorship to support the show so far. We’ve got a fun and informative two-days planned, and look forward to spending time with you in the concrete jungle. Hope to see you at the Ailey Theater!
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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.
