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.

Josh Martinez Is a Free Agent, and He’s Not Wasting the Chapter

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"One thing I've learned is that talent opens doors, but relationships and work ethic keep them open."

Music Radio Isn’t Done With the Taylor Swift Wedding

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"There are angles everywhere. Pick one per day and build around it."

From HOT 97 to the Operating Room: Megan Ryte’s Next Chapter

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"You made one dream come true, who says you can't make another?"

Surviving a Radio Layoff: Advice From Someone Who’s Been There

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"Career grief is a profound sense of loss tied not just to a job role, but to identity, purpose, and self-worth. That grief hits differently in radio."

The Music Never Stops: Radio Remembers Clive Davis

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"The music Davis championed crossed all socioeconomic, racial, and creedal lines. Just as music is supposed to."
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Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

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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

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"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

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"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

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"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."