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.

Barrett Media Introducing ‘The Scott Shannon Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"When an individual in the radio business creates this type of impact, it deserves to be remembered and celebrated annually. So we are going to do just that."

Sports Teams Are Making the Same AI Mistake Newspapers Made With the Internet

"The sports franchises making public pledges against AI creative tools are not protecting their authenticity. They're protecting a comfort zone that has an expiration date."

Amazon Makes Major Sports Advertising Push During 2026 Upfront Season

"Amazon believes its data and shopping tools create advantages traditional broadcasters cannot match."

Eric Spitz to Receive the 2026 Mark Chernoff Award, 6 More Summit Speakers Announced

"Tickets, hotel information, and sponsorship details are available in the Summit section on BarrettMedia.com."

Skip Bayless Calls ESPN, Stephen A. Smith Reunion His Career ‘Rebirth’

"It was just a restart of the greatest thing that has ever happened to me in my lifetime, my on-air chemistry…with Stephen A. Smith."

Breaking

Why is ESPN Silent as Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s Potential Breakup Overshadows Its First Super Bowl?

"When high-profile relationships fracture and significant dollars are involved, sometimes a mess is unavoidable."

Election Night 2026: What 10 Top News/Talk Programmers Tell Their Staffs

“Success on election night comes from the prep that is done before that day."

Buzz Brainard is Not a Radio Guy And It Works

"They call in Monday through Thursday, and then they show up on Friday. And it's always all about them."

Every Day Is Election Day in Rock Radio

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