Jason Barrett

1203 POSTS
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.

Selling Drama The TNT Way!

For the past 10 years, if you've watched TNT television you likely heard the channel's slogan "We Know Drama". It's a tagline in my opinion which...

Lance Zierlein – SportsTalk 790

In the city of Houston there certainly isn't a problem when it comes to finding an entertaining sports morning show to listen to. "The...

“Managing Up” Is Part of the Game

If you're a basketball fan then you'll likely remember what occurred on May 7, 2014. On that day, current ESPN NBA Analyst Mark Jackson was...

Dream Comes True For “The Guru”

At 44 years of age Daryle Johnson is living the life he only imagined living. In April 2012 he was announced winner of the...

Are You In The Winning Business?

This past week I was fortunate enough to be able to lead a group meeting inside the Oakland Raiders facility. I've been inside this...

Breaking

20 Brands in 20 Days: Chris Lloyd, WBAB & 106.1 BLI

"It's hard to fake Long Island. You gotta be it."

Cassette Comeback Defies Digital Music Streaming Dominance

"In a culture built around infinite, frictionless content, that kind of deliberate attention has become rare enough to feel almost radical."

Why the NBA Should Never Give up Their Spot to the NFL on Christmas Day

"The NFL is powerful enough to change the way sports fans consume Christmas Day. It is not powerful enough to make the NBA abandon it."

We Are What We Eat With Media Being the Meal

"Understanding how our industry influences consumers’ decision-making doesn’t eliminate that influence, but it does encourage more thoughtful, impactful and compelling buying habits."