Jason Barrett

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Jason Barrett is the Founder and CEO of Barrett Media. The company launched in September 2015 and has provided consulting services to America's top audio and video brands, while simultaneously covering the media industry at BarrettMedia.com, becoming a daily destination for media professionals. Prior to Barrett Media, Jason built and programmed 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He was also the first sports programmer for SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, which later became 97.5 The Fanatic. Barrett also led 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY, and worked on-air and behind the scenes at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years at ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT producing 'The Dan Patrick Show' and 'GameNight'. JB can be reached on Twitter @SportsRadioPD or by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.

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Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Original Sports Podcasts of 2020

"As decided on by radio industry programmers and executives, here are the Top 20 Original Sports Podcasts of 2020."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Stations of 2020

"As decided on by industry executives, Barrett Sports Media presents the Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Stations of 2020."

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"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

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