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.

Under The Radar – July 30, 2018

With a mini-vacation on the horizon later this week, I didn't expect to release a new UTR until next week. But given the slate...

Having a Great Product Isn’t Enough to Survive

"What Toys R Us, Blockbuster Video, and the NY Daily News have experienced is what could face the radio industry if it doesn't evolve."

Good Karma Makes Big Acquisition in Milwaukee

Good Karma Brands has won the competitive battle to acquire E.W. Scripps' Milwaukee brands, News/Talk WTMJ (620 AM and 103.3 FM) and Country WKTI...

Is Your Brand Ready For The Next Disruption?

When change happens, the way you respond is everything. You can try to hang on to the status quo, but the longer you do,...

Joe Benigno Taking Leave of Absence at WFAN

Joe Benigno was supposed to return to WFAN on Monday. But that plan has changed according to the New York Daily News. After being named...

Breaking

Mike Tomlin Keeping Personal Bias Towards Pittsburgh Steelers While Working for NBC Sports

"How can you be somewhere 19 years, and had really a personal stake in most of the guys being there and not care for them?"

Former King Features Chairman and President Joseph D’Angelo Dies at 96

"Joe was a giant of the syndication industry and a great Hearst executive."

Terrell Owens Questions Why Stephen A. Smith Not Suspended By ESPN For Mental Health Commentary

"For him to speak so insensitively about a topic like mental health the way he did. Why isn't he suspended?"

Scott Pelley: Bari Weiss Leading CBS News a ‘Terrible Idea’

"It’s not any fault of hers. She just hasn’t done it."