Barrett Media’s 2025 BNM Summit presented by Newsmax comes to the Ailey Theater in New York City on September 3-4, 2025. Glenn Beck, Chris Ruddy, Mike Gallagher, Erick Erickson, Sid Rosenberg, Mark Simone and others have already been announced. Today, we’re adding four more speakers to our lineup. More on that in just a moment.
First though, I have some exciting news to share for those interested in joining us in the big apple.
Barrett Media has partnered with iMAR Entertainment to offer media brands an exclusive opportunity to attend the Summit through 100% barter – no cash required. iMAR Entertainment is a Los Angeles-based agency with over a decade of experience creating unforgettable experiences that power promotions, incentives, and rewards programs for global clients. They are facilitating this unique opportunity for us, and media groups can sign up by clicking HERE.
The exclusive BNM Summit/iMAR experience includes:
- Full Barrett News Media Summit registration (September 3-4, 2025)
- Round-trip flights to/from New York City
- 3 nights at the Park Central Hotel
- Airport transfers to/from hotel
- 24/7 travel support
The 2025 BNM Summit is a two-day event. It features many of the top voices and decision makers in the news media business. Attendees will gain valuable insights on content strategy, audience growth, digital, monetization, plus have ample opportunity to network. Everyone coming to the conference also receives a free invite to The Barrett Bash, our special 10-year anniversary party on Thursday night, live from 1604 Broadway in Times Square.
Tickets to the Summit are $324.99. However, you can work with iMar Entertainment to save money and time. Make sure to reach out to them to learn more!
Four More Speakers Join the BNM Summit Lineup
The lineup for the Summit continues to expand. Today, we are excited to welcome four more accomplished professionals to our conference schedule. Those additions are as follows:
- Mike McVay – President of McVay Media and a member of the Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2025
- Pete Mundo – Cumulus Media VP of News/Talk and PD/Morning Host of KCMO in Kansas City
- Ann Thomas – Program Director of WJR 760 in Detroit
- Jeff Katz – Longtime PM Drive Host at WRVA in Richmond, VA
The full conference agenda doesn’t get released until a few weeks before the show. However, I’m excited to add Pete to a panel that includes Audacy News/Talk VP Drew Anderssen and iHeartMedia VP of News/Talk and Sports Chris Berry. I’m also looking forward to having Ann alongside Ken Charles of WSB and Mary Sandberg Boyle of WGN. Details on Mike and Jeff’s sessions will be revealed closer to the show.
Two New Sponsors Sign On
Hosting conferences isn’t possible without strong support. We are thrilled to welcome back Ramsey Solutions and Bonneville International as conference partners. This marks the third straight year both companies have supported the show. We are truly grateful for their support.
Bonneville and Ramsey join Newsmax, Premiere Networks, Radio America, Jim Cutler, MRN Radio, Quu, JJ Surma Voiceovers, and Collette as 2025 BNM Summit partners. Core Image Studio is also supporting both the BNM Summit and Barrett Bash, and Damon Oaks has signed on to support the Bash as well. Additional opportunities are still available. Interested groups can learn more by emailing Stephanie Eads at Stephanie@BarrettMedia.com.
Still to Come
We will announce additional high-profile speakers, details on our After Party following day 1, and our awards winners in August. Also to be revealed will be the final two Thursday sessions prior to the Awards ceremony.
A reminder, day 2 of the show is brief (2-3 hours). Folks will have free time during the day to experience New York City before joining us at 5pm for one of the best industry parties of the year, The Barrett Bash.
We appreciate your support, encourage you to check out iMAR Entertainment to reduce your costs, and look forward to seeing you in September in NYC!
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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.
