Bethany Kent

66 POSTS
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.

CMA and Disney Extend Partnership Through 2032, Adding Disney+ Streaming

"Extending our collaboration with Disney and expanding the show to livestream on Disney+ marks an exciting next step for CMA, allowing us to reach new audiences while continuing our role in elevating and shaping the genre."

Sean “Slim” Widmer Returns to Spokane, Joins KDRK for Midday Shift

"I am so excited to be back on the radio, it's going to be so much fun."

How Katie Neal Built Katie & Company Into a 4-Million Listener Show

"What the listeners walk away with is unmatched. Yet to have a disappointed person. It's truly a money-can't-buy experience."

Jake Steinfeld Launches Body By Jake Radio With iHeartMedia and Universal Music

"It'll be 72 and sunny every day at Body By Jake Radio where we are here to encourage people every single day: 'Don't Quit!' Keep pushing forward, no matter what."

Chris Michaels to Host Mornings at Classic Hits 94.9 WOLX in Madison

"After doing afternoons on sister station Mix 105.1 in Madison for almost 10 years, I'm very much looking forward to waking up Madison every weekday morning on the mighty WOLX."

Breaking

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."