Jason Barrett

1174 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.

Magellan AI Promotes Jim Ballas to President of Measurement

"Ballas joined Magellan AI in 2022 as GM of Measurement."

Elle Duncan to Craig Carton: Russini-Vrabel Story Doesn’t Define Women Broadcasters

“If you are chauvinistic enough to associate the actions of one and apply them to all women, and you were never going to take a woman seriously anyway on her job, you were always going to minimize why she got that role.”

American Idol Ready to Rock With Shinedown and Motley Crue Performing on Season Finale

"The American Idol season finale airs Monday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with streaming available afterward on Hulu and Disney+."

ESPN’s 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Ratings Surge 69% in Historic First Round

"Strong rivalries and consistent promotion are clearly connecting with viewers.'

Red Apple Media, WABC Radio President Chad Lopez to Receive the 2026 Gold Standard in Business Award

The Barrett Media Audio Summit takes place in exactly fifty six days in New York City. Tickets to join us at the SVA Theatre are available...

Breaking

The Hill Finishes April as Most Visited Political News Site

April marks the seventh straight month The Hill has earned the top spot on the total visits list, according to Comscore.

Stephen Colbert Ends Run on CBS, The Late Show Thursday

"LateNighter.com reports that Colbert's final program will run 17 minutes long."

Country Radio Broadcasters Names 2026–2027 CRS Agenda Committee Leadership

"We have an outstanding group of professionals representing radio, streaming, artist management, labels, media, technology, and beyond."

Apple TV Airing First Live Sports Event Shot on iPhone 17 Pro This Weekend

"Apple TV first tested iPhone in a live sports workflow during a September 2025 Friday Night Baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers."