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.

The Music Never Stops: Radio Remembers Clive Davis

"The music Davis championed crossed all socioeconomic, racial, and creedal lines. Just as music is supposed to."

How Country Radio Is Turning Up the Volume for America’s 250th

"America's 250th birthday is pushing programmers to go bigger."

The Secret Sauce: Skip Dillard on Programming with Purpose

"These young people, if you really listen to them, they can give us hope, they can give us strength, because they're moving beyond the divisions, they're moving beyond race."

The Show Behind the Show: What It Takes to Produce Radio’s Biggest Events

"For radio station teams, the lineup is just one corner of the 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle that is event production."

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"A sponsor is the person who walks into a room you're not in and talks openly about you. That's what moves careers."

Breaking

Tom Corson Elevated to WMG Chief Operating Officer

"One of the most dynamic, respected, and effective executives in the music business."

Audacy to Shut Down 840 KXNT in September

"This wasn’t an easy decision.”

Chris Carlin: CBS Sports Possibly Attempting To Get Out Of Contract With Tony Romo

"Is Tony Romo ever going to call its game again for CBS? I think if you asked them today, their preference is no, and they would like to get out."

Spotify Campaign Lift AI Tool Justifies Discovery Mode Royalties

"Discovery Mode has drawn criticism as streaming payola since launch."