I am still on cloud 9 following Saturday night’s championship victory by my New York Knicks, but it’s time to shift from celebrating to taking care of business. We are nearly two weeks away from hosting the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit in New York City. My thanks to Point to Point Marketing for being our presenting sponsor for the show. An additional thirty (30) partners are involved in the event. We greatly appreciate their support.
Media professionals serious about the future of the business need to be in the room. You will not find another conference with this kind of lineup and content focus across the worlds of sports, news and music. 1-day, 2-day and 3-day tickets are available here or by clicking the Summit section up top. Ticket prices increase next week so If you’ve been thinking about attending, secure your seat now before it costs more.
Those attending the show can find full details on sessions, speakers, sponsors, awards, and hotel rooms on the Summit page. In addition to welcoming industry leaders to discuss critical business issues, our friends at Collette are giving away a trip to either Italy, Ireland or Iceland. Country recording artist Shane Profitt will perform live at the Music Radio After Party. It will be the media industry event of the summer.
A Hip-Hop Icon Joins the Show
Today, I am extremely excited to make this announcement. Our hip hop panel already had an all-star cast with Skip Dillard, Angela Yee, Devin Steel and Damion ‘Damizza’ Young involved. But when I started building this session, I hoped to add one of the format’s most iconic voices to it. As luck would have it, the timing worked out.
For over thirty years this man has changed the game. His legendary freestyle sessions, signature audio drops, and connection to the culture have helped shape the sound, style and success of Hot 97. It is my honor to announce the addition of Funk Flex to the Summit. The hip-hop icon will join us on Thursday, July 2nd alongside Skip, Devin, Angela and Damizza.
Flex’s radio career started at age 19 at KISS FM, followed by a brief stint at WBLS, before finding a home at HOT 97. He has been “dropping bombs” on the New York airwaves his entire career, becoming one of the big apple’s most influential personalities. Flex has been nominated for the radio hall of fame, and is an accomplished DJ, rapper, and record producer. Currently, he’s heard daily in afternoon/evening on Hot 97 and appears on weekends too.
If you work in the hip hop radio format, this is one of those sessions you will kick yourself for not being present for. The passion, knowledge, and connection each of these speakers have with their community is powerful. Their track records of success and extensions into digital spaces showcase why they’re exceptional at what they do. It’s going to be a real treat for professionals to be present for this conversation.
Ticket Contest
We will provide two final opportunities this week to win tickets. Email blasts will go out on Tuesday and Thursday. I will announce the winners on the website on Friday. Keep an eye on your inbox and make sure to respond per the instructions. First come, first served.
Sponsorship Deadline is This Friday
Companies can still participate in the show, but we have only a few opportunities left. The deadline to secure sponsorships is Friday, June 19th. For details on packages, contact Stephanie Eads at Stephanie@BarrettMedia.com or 415-312-5553.
This year’s conference is going to be special. It’s our first time ever connecting news, sports and music. If you value learning, connecting, and celebrating the business you’re in, make time to join us. It’ll be well worth your time.
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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.
