Brian Shactman
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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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When Your Stream and App Matter Most
As media consumers, we often follow the path of least resistance, so media companies need to make it as simple and easy as humanly possible.
How TikTok Made the Radio Star
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Can AM Radio Survive 20th-Century Thinking in a 21st-Century World?
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Twitter vs. X: After the Hot Takes Settle
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“It’s been an honor. I’m grateful for the opportunities, and I wish everyone the best.”
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