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 Pup Dawg Is Doing It All — and He Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way

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"If you want to understand Pup Dawg's philosophy on programming in one line, here it is: 65% gut, 35% data."

Six Radio Programmers. Six Takes on the Song of the Summer

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"I can't see how it's not Song of the Year at the Grammy's next year."

92 PRO FM’s Bekah Berger is Riding the Real Housewives of Rhode Island Wave

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"I want to replay that moment over and over," she said. "It embodied what Rhode Island should be about — local connections and support for one another."

The Breakfast Club Goes Live on Netflix. Is That Good or Bad for Radio?

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"For all you 'radio is dead' people, one of the biggest streaming companies on earth just said, 'daily live conversation still matters'."

A Competitor’s Classy Send-Off: KS95 Morning Show Honors Dave Ryan’s Exit

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Today is Dave Ryan's final broadcast. We reported his retirement earlier this month. And now, after 33 years at iHeartMedia's 101.3 KDWB, a Twin...
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Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

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Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

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"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

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"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Why The Conclave Wanted a Final Farewell After 45 Years

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"Just come to Minneapolis. Remember the good times and bring in some new ones. That's all I'm asking. Bring along your ideas."