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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"Creativity and speed are essential for capitalizing on viral moments."

Sports Radio Must Address Its Own Minority Issues

"Radio companies have made it a priority to give women and minorities more opportunities at the Market Manager level, but it doesn't excuse a lack of progress in programming."

Jay Mariotti Headlines New Additions to BSM’s Writing Team

"BSM has expanded its writing team with 6 new additions headlined by the arrival of Jay Mariotti."

Managing The Crisis – Mike Thomas, Good Karma Brands/ESPN 1000

"Mike Thomas talks to Jason Barrett about managing a new brand in a new city for a new company during a global pandemic."

Managing The Crisis – Jill Albert, Direct Results

"Jill Albert discusses the present state of the advertising industry and when she thinks business will begin to return to normal."

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Andre Yancey Promoted to 102 JAMS Brand Manager Role

"As a Bay Area native, Andre understands what the community wants and needs."

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"The deal adds 19 preseason games, seven regular-season matchups and more than 1,500 hours of studio programming annually."

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"Part of why I'm doing this is to try to help us get out of this idea that we have to label athletes anything. Why is he a mercenary? Why can't he just be a guy that worked at a job for eight years, his contract at the job was up, and he's choosing to go work somewhere else."

SiriusXM COO Wayne Thorsen Exits

"We appreciate Wayne's many contributions to SiriusXM and thank him for his service. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors."