Since 2018, Barrett Media has hosted conferences to help broadcasters across the country. What started as a two-day think tank for sports radio programmers in Chicago, expanded to live shows, later adding separate events for news talk media professionals. We’ve welcomed CEOs, Executives, Market Managers, Talent, Agents, Program Directors, Researchers, Advertising Leaders, and many others to our stages. The goal from day 1 has been to deliver a masterclass on the broadcasting business. We aim to help attendees become smarter, sharper, and more connected.
But when you create events independently, it takes a village to pull it off. I’ve told my team many times, I don’t expect to get rich hosting conferences but we can’t put ourselves out of business doing them. Every sponsorship and ticket sold matters. Each speaker who joins us and helps promotes the event is important.
On June 30-July 2, 2026, the Barrett Media Audio Summit will come to New York City’s SVA Theatre, and this year we’re doing things different. News/Talk will receive a full-day of focus on Tuesday June 30th. Sports media will own the spotlight on Wednesday July 1st. And on Thursday July 2nd, Music Radio takes center stage for the first time ever. We’re looking forward to the three-day show and I’m especially excited to announce Point to Point Marketing has signed on as the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of our 2026 show.
We have worked with Tim Bronsil and his team for years. Aside from doing exceptional work for broadcasting companies, they’re first-class people. They believe as do we that if you support the media industry it has a way of supporting you back. They focus first on doing quality work and delivering exceptional results. By taking that approach, it leads to satisfied and repeat customers.
Knowing that we’ll be reaching three different areas of the industry at our show, the right Presenting partner is important. I’m thrilled to have Point to Point on board as they add value across the entire media landscape.
“Point To Point Marketing is incredibly excited to serve as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Barrett Media Audio Summit in New York City,” shared Tim Bronsil, CEO of Point To Point Marketing. “Jason Barrett and his team have built something special by bringing together thoughtful leaders, creators, and decision makers across audio and media. This event reflects that same level of intention and quality. We believe deeply in investing in community, meaningful conversation, and leadership development. We’re proud to support a Summit focused on ideas, growth, and the future of our industry.”
In the weeks and months ahead, we’ll book a lot of top notch people to speak at our 2026 event. A flood of requests have already come in and I greatly appreciate it. However, please understand that we will not be able to accommodate all requests. The Summit works best examining different areas of the business with accomplished experts in each lane. We will do that for this show too. The first group of names are going to be revealed in early January.
If you’ve never attended the show, I hope you will in 2026. If you have been to the show before, I hope you’ll come back. There are few opportunities in the audio business to connect, learn, challenge and celebrate, and this is one of them. Tickets are discounted through December 31st to help you keep costs down. You can secure your seat today right here.
My thanks again to Point to Point Marketing for their partnership and support of the Barrett Media Audio Summit. If time permits, I hope you’ll join me in thanking them too for making sure events like ours possible.
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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.
