Bethany Kent

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Bethany Kent is a Music Radio Editor for Barrett Media. She spent nearly 20 years bringing radio to life on stages, across the airwaves, and through unforgettable listener experiences. Her career spans local markets including Providence, Philadelphia, and New York City, most recently serving as National Director of Music Initiatives for Audacy. From producing major live events like HOT 97's Summer Jam to leading strategic national marketing initiatives, she has built a career at the intersection of music, media, and culture. She can be reached at bethany@barrettmedia.com.

DJ Bonics Reflects on iHeartRadio Fest and Radio’s Future

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"The moral of the story is: if you're in radio, build your impact in your market so the artists don't skip you."

iHeartRadio Festival 2026: Cardi B’s Radio Comments, Wilson’s Dolly Tribute

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"I'm gonna tell these labels, I'm gonna tell these execs, don't ever count out radio. The radio will never lose its value."

Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance: My Event Planning Playbook

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"I know a guy. That mentality isn't a shortcut. It's a survival skill. Build a network of trusted experts long before you need them..."

WAMO’s KiKi B. Jones Talks Legacy, Mentors, and Radio’s Future

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"It's a full circle moment for me," Jones said. "I was maybe 8 or 9 when my dad would bring me to the station with him."

25 Years Later: How Radio Can Honor 9/11 This Friday

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"Rally your listeners. Partner with a local nonprofit. Show up together."
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ESPN Posts Most Watched WNBA Regular Season In Network History

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"Across 29 games, the WNBA on ESPN networks averaged 1.37 million viewers, up 17% year-over-year."

Michelle Beadle To Co-Host New Program With Matthew Berry on Roku

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"He did have an offer I couldn’t refuse. The opportunity to do TV daily, and laugh, was a no-brainer. Plus, if you don’t like it, Mo and I blame Matthew."

SiriusXM Director Jordan Greenberg Departing For PWHL

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"The countless adventures, friends, experiences, and knowledge I’ll take from that journey are immeasurable."

102.5 The Game Tabs Nick Frazier, Connor Nute As New Hosts Of ‘Next Man Up’

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"They are young voices and have a lot of great ideas that this market has been missing. I think they are going to continue to add to not only our team here at 102.5 The Game, but the market as well."