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Brian Shactman is a weekly columnist for Barrett News Radio. In addition to writing for BNM, Brian can be heard weekday mornings in Hartford, CT on 1080 WTIC hosting the popular morning program ‘Brian & Company’. During his career, Brian has worked for ESPN, CNBC, MSNBC, and local TV channels in Connecticut and Massachusetts. You can find him on Twitter @bshactman.
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Sports Radio
Tyler Murray Named Radio Play-by-Play Voice of the New York Knicks on 880 ESPN New York
MSG Networks has announced the hiring of Tyler Murray...
Eli Manning: When Bill Belichick Speaks Football, You Listen Because You’re Going to Learn Something
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was a...
The Ticket to Join Dallas Stars Victory+ Streaming Service
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to expand upon our lengthy relationship with the Stars and benefit from the industry-leading technology that APMC brings to the table.”
Mark Schlereth: ‘I Sound Like a Stumbling Idiot’ on FS1 Show With Craig Carton and Danny Parkins
"I've never hosted a show before."
Gregg Giannotti: Older Sports Talk Guys Like Dan Bernstein Get to a Point ‘Where They’re Just Straight Up Miserable’
The sports media continues to react to yesterday's feud...
Sports Digital
Todd McShay and Ryen Russillo Appear Likely to Reunite at The Ringer
Based on comments made at the end of a...
Deebo Samuel to Co-Host New Bleacher Report Video Podcast
Deebo Samuel, wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers,...
Yahoo Sports Names Shaheen Al-Shatti Editor in Chief for Ariel Helwani’s ‘Uncrowned’; Adds Additional Talent
A few weeks ago, Ariel Helwani and Yahoo Sports announced a...
Elle Duncan: ‘People Need to Pump the Brakes on Tom Brady’
As more and more people give their thoughts on...
ESPN Digital Posts Best Weekend Ever
This past weekend, which saw the opening weekend of...
Sports Television
‘This is Football with Kevin Clark’ to Air on ESPN2
Kevin Clark will be bringing his digital show and...
Mike Florio Continues Covering the NFL at ProFootballTalk and NBC While Taking On Other Writing Projects
Mike Florio, an NFL commentator for NBC Sports and...
WNBA on ESPN Platforms Averages 1.2 Million Viewers in Regular Season
The regular-season slate of games in the WNBA on...
Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2024
The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame has announced its...
Week 1 of ESPN ‘Monday Night Football’ Averages 20.5 Million Viewers
The season premiere of Monday Night Football on ESPN...
News Radio
910AM Superstation Owner Kevin Adell Puts Station For Sale, Plans to Retire
“If I don’t live with you, and it’s not nailed down, it’s for sale.”
Mike Gallagher: ‘You Never Want Moderators to Be The Story’ After ABC News Presidential Debate
"They disgraced themselves and embarrassed their network. Everybody knows it."
Hugh Hewitt Questions If Disney Business Intrests Limited Questions During ABC News Presidential Debate
"Did Disney demand ABC not bring up China?"
Bloomberg Radio to Depart 960 KNEW At End of September
Bloomberg is running messages to listeners to download the outlet's app to continue listening after September 30th.
News/Talk Radio Remembers 9/11
On the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we asked several news/talk radio hosts and programmers to share their memories from that fateful day.
News Digital
Don Lemon Under Fire After TikTok Mocked Melania Trump
Lemon can be seen shaking his head in disgust, rolling his eyes, and putting his palm on his face in disbelief.
Candace Owens Suspended by YouTube Over Kanye West Interview
"We all know exactly who is behind this and why."
TheBlaze Terminates Contract of Lauren Chen After DOJ Reveals She Worked For Russian Propaganda Operation
TheBlaze, the media company founded by Glenn Beck, has...
Brian Stelter Returns to CNN to Helm Reliable Sources Newsletter
Stelter founded the newsletter in 2015 and authored it until his high-profile exit from the company in 2022.
Many Conservative Media Websites Saw Double-Digit Traffic Spikes in July
"The audience levels are still down from four years ago, but the audience erosion was halted for at least a month.”
News Television
NewsNation to Host Special Based on New Bill O’Reilly Book ‘Confronting the Presidents’
The program will air on NewsNation on Sunday, September 15th at 9 PM ET.
CBS News Launches 60 Minutes FAST Channel Ahead of Show’s 57th Season Premiere
Viewers of the channel will see classic segments from previous correspondents like Mike Wallace, essays from Andy Rooney, and former high-profile interviews.
ABC News Presidential Debate Draws Audience of More Than 67 Million
ABC News led coverage of the event with 18.3 million viewers.
Fox News Proposes 3 Dates for Presidential Debate to Kamala Harris, Donald Trump Campaigns
"We certainly hope they will take us up on that.”
Music News
‘100.3 The Bull’ Houston Raises Big Bucks For Books
The money raised benefits the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation.
Kim Zandy Returns To Mornings At 92 PRO FM Providence
Zandy co-hosted "Giovanni in the Morning" on 92 PRO-FM for 24 years until her exit in 2023.
Comedian Lori Graves Joins ‘100.9 Hank FM’ Waverly, OH For Mornings
Graves posted the news of her new “side hustle” on Instagram.
Jordan Lass Named APD/PM Drive At 105.3 Hot FM Grand Rapids
Lass was Brand Manager and PM Driver at Midwest Communications Hot AC WZOX (Hits 96.5)/Kalamazoo until October 2023.
K92.9 Lexington’s Deidre Ransdell Named Karl Shannon Legacy Award
The Karl Shannon Legacy Award honors the legacy of the late Karl Shannon, who passed away in 2022 at age 62.
Technology
Inside the Launch of TJ 98.7
"TJ 98.7 is anchored in morning and afternoon drive by The TJ Show, in a return to NYC for host and Z100 alumni TJ Taormina."
Android Auto Update to Feature AM/FM Radio Functionality
The new features will be unveiled in the version 12.8 update of the app, which is likely to be released in the coming weeks.
Google Expanding AI Overviews in Search Function
The expansion of AI Overviews to more countries may also impact referral traffic.
Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Dies
Wojcicki had been diagnosed with lung cancer two years ago. She was 56.
OpenAI Nearing Bankruptcy As Projections Show More Than $5 Billion in Losses
In 2024, the technology firm is set to spend nearly $7 billion on training its Artificial Intelligence models, with an additional $1.5 billion on staff salaries.
Podcasting
Dan Bongino, Megyn Kelly, NPR Shows Remain in Triton Digital Top 10 Podcast Ranker in August
Several news adjacent shows made large jumps throughout the August podcast rankings by Weekly Average Downloads.
Ben Shapiro, Dan Bongino, Tucker Carlson, Chris Hayes, and Rachel Maddow on Edison Research List of Top 10 Conservatve/Liberal Podcasts
The company points out that the rankings are not based on the political party of listeners, but rather the content of the programs before being ranked on average total weekly audiences.
Premiere Networks Founder Steve Lehman Named Vice Chairman of PodcastOne
"His unique knowledge of content and media, and his successful track record and history in merger, roll-up, and consolidation, perfectly aligns with PodcastOne’s strategy and vision for its long-term growth.”
Dan Bongino Continues Top 5 Podcast Climb in August Podtrac Rankings
The Dan Bongino Show climbed one spot to finish fourth on the U.S. Unique Monthly Audience rankings.
Podcast Use Grows as Majority of Americans Now Label Themselves Monthly Users, New Study Reveals
The number of adults who say they have never listened to a podcast is down two percentage points from last year.
Brian Shactman is a weekly columnist for Barrett News Radio. In addition to writing for BNM, Brian can be heard weekday mornings in Hartford, CT on 1080 WTIC hosting the popular morning program ‘Brian & Company’. During his career, Brian has worked for ESPN, CNBC, MSNBC, and local TV channels in Connecticut and Massachusetts. You can find him on Twitter @bshactman.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Voices
- Industry Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
Sports Radio
Tyler Murray Named Radio Play-by-Play Voice of the New York Knicks on 880 ESPN New York
MSG Networks has announced the hiring of Tyler Murray...
Eli Manning: When Bill Belichick Speaks Football, You Listen Because You’re Going to Learn Something
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was a...
The Ticket to Join Dallas Stars Victory+ Streaming Service
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to expand upon our lengthy relationship with the Stars and benefit from the industry-leading technology that APMC brings to the table.”
Mark Schlereth: ‘I Sound Like a Stumbling Idiot’ on FS1 Show With Craig Carton and Danny Parkins
"I've never hosted a show before."
Gregg Giannotti: Older Sports Talk Guys Like Dan Bernstein Get to a Point ‘Where They’re Just Straight Up Miserable’
The sports media continues to react to yesterday's feud...
Sports Digital
Todd McShay and Ryen Russillo Appear Likely to Reunite at The Ringer
Based on comments made at the end of a...
Deebo Samuel to Co-Host New Bleacher Report Video Podcast
Deebo Samuel, wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers,...
Yahoo Sports Names Shaheen Al-Shatti Editor in Chief for Ariel Helwani’s ‘Uncrowned’; Adds Additional Talent
A few weeks ago, Ariel Helwani and Yahoo Sports announced a...
Elle Duncan: ‘People Need to Pump the Brakes on Tom Brady’
As more and more people give their thoughts on...
ESPN Digital Posts Best Weekend Ever
This past weekend, which saw the opening weekend of...
Sports Television
‘This is Football with Kevin Clark’ to Air on ESPN2
Kevin Clark will be bringing his digital show and...
Mike Florio Continues Covering the NFL at ProFootballTalk and NBC While Taking On Other Writing Projects
Mike Florio, an NFL commentator for NBC Sports and...
WNBA on ESPN Platforms Averages 1.2 Million Viewers in Regular Season
The regular-season slate of games in the WNBA on...
Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2024
The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame has announced its...
Week 1 of ESPN ‘Monday Night Football’ Averages 20.5 Million Viewers
The season premiere of Monday Night Football on ESPN...
News Radio
910AM Superstation Owner Kevin Adell Puts Station For Sale, Plans to Retire
“If I don’t live with you, and it’s not nailed down, it’s for sale.”
Mike Gallagher: ‘You Never Want Moderators to Be The Story’ After ABC News Presidential Debate
"They disgraced themselves and embarrassed their network. Everybody knows it."
Hugh Hewitt Questions If Disney Business Intrests Limited Questions During ABC News Presidential Debate
"Did Disney demand ABC not bring up China?"
Bloomberg Radio to Depart 960 KNEW At End of September
Bloomberg is running messages to listeners to download the outlet's app to continue listening after September 30th.
News/Talk Radio Remembers 9/11
On the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we asked several news/talk radio hosts and programmers to share their memories from that fateful day.
News Digital
Don Lemon Under Fire After TikTok Mocked Melania Trump
Lemon can be seen shaking his head in disgust, rolling his eyes, and putting his palm on his face in disbelief.
Candace Owens Suspended by YouTube Over Kanye West Interview
"We all know exactly who is behind this and why."
TheBlaze Terminates Contract of Lauren Chen After DOJ Reveals She Worked For Russian Propaganda Operation
TheBlaze, the media company founded by Glenn Beck, has...
Brian Stelter Returns to CNN to Helm Reliable Sources Newsletter
Stelter founded the newsletter in 2015 and authored it until his high-profile exit from the company in 2022.
Many Conservative Media Websites Saw Double-Digit Traffic Spikes in July
"The audience levels are still down from four years ago, but the audience erosion was halted for at least a month.”
News Television
NewsNation to Host Special Based on New Bill O’Reilly Book ‘Confronting the Presidents’
The program will air on NewsNation on Sunday, September 15th at 9 PM ET.
CBS News Launches 60 Minutes FAST Channel Ahead of Show’s 57th Season Premiere
Viewers of the channel will see classic segments from previous correspondents like Mike Wallace, essays from Andy Rooney, and former high-profile interviews.
ABC News Presidential Debate Draws Audience of More Than 67 Million
ABC News led coverage of the event with 18.3 million viewers.
Fox News Proposes 3 Dates for Presidential Debate to Kamala Harris, Donald Trump Campaigns
"We certainly hope they will take us up on that.”
Music News
‘100.3 The Bull’ Houston Raises Big Bucks For Books
The money raised benefits the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation.
Kim Zandy Returns To Mornings At 92 PRO FM Providence
Zandy co-hosted "Giovanni in the Morning" on 92 PRO-FM for 24 years until her exit in 2023.
Comedian Lori Graves Joins ‘100.9 Hank FM’ Waverly, OH For Mornings
Graves posted the news of her new “side hustle” on Instagram.
Jordan Lass Named APD/PM Drive At 105.3 Hot FM Grand Rapids
Lass was Brand Manager and PM Driver at Midwest Communications Hot AC WZOX (Hits 96.5)/Kalamazoo until October 2023.
K92.9 Lexington’s Deidre Ransdell Named Karl Shannon Legacy Award
The Karl Shannon Legacy Award honors the legacy of the late Karl Shannon, who passed away in 2022 at age 62.
Technology
Inside the Launch of TJ 98.7
"TJ 98.7 is anchored in morning and afternoon drive by The TJ Show, in a return to NYC for host and Z100 alumni TJ Taormina."
Android Auto Update to Feature AM/FM Radio Functionality
The new features will be unveiled in the version 12.8 update of the app, which is likely to be released in the coming weeks.
Google Expanding AI Overviews in Search Function
The expansion of AI Overviews to more countries may also impact referral traffic.
Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Dies
Wojcicki had been diagnosed with lung cancer two years ago. She was 56.
OpenAI Nearing Bankruptcy As Projections Show More Than $5 Billion in Losses
In 2024, the technology firm is set to spend nearly $7 billion on training its Artificial Intelligence models, with an additional $1.5 billion on staff salaries.
Podcasting
Dan Bongino, Megyn Kelly, NPR Shows Remain in Triton Digital Top 10 Podcast Ranker in August
Several news adjacent shows made large jumps throughout the August podcast rankings by Weekly Average Downloads.
Ben Shapiro, Dan Bongino, Tucker Carlson, Chris Hayes, and Rachel Maddow on Edison Research List of Top 10 Conservatve/Liberal Podcasts
The company points out that the rankings are not based on the political party of listeners, but rather the content of the programs before being ranked on average total weekly audiences.
Premiere Networks Founder Steve Lehman Named Vice Chairman of PodcastOne
"His unique knowledge of content and media, and his successful track record and history in merger, roll-up, and consolidation, perfectly aligns with PodcastOne’s strategy and vision for its long-term growth.”
Dan Bongino Continues Top 5 Podcast Climb in August Podtrac Rankings
The Dan Bongino Show climbed one spot to finish fourth on the U.S. Unique Monthly Audience rankings.
Podcast Use Grows as Majority of Americans Now Label Themselves Monthly Users, New Study Reveals
The number of adults who say they have never listened to a podcast is down two percentage points from last year.
Brian Shactman is a weekly columnist for Barrett News Radio. In addition to writing for BNM, Brian can be heard weekday mornings in Hartford, CT on 1080 WTIC hosting the popular morning program ‘Brian & Company’. During his career, Brian has worked for ESPN, CNBC, MSNBC, and local TV channels in Connecticut and Massachusetts. You can find him on Twitter @bshactman.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Voices
- Industry Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
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