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.

Toast to 10: Our Top 10 Most-Read Stories in Music, News, and Sports Media

"If leaders, talent, and business professionals value the content and respect those writing it, that trumps general interest. I care more about reaching the right audience than the largest audience."

Toast to 10: Connecting Across Music Radio

"It feels like the Barrett team is always identifying challenges we face and asking themselves, 'What can we learn from this?'"

Toast to 10: The 10 Most Important Columns I’ve Written Since 2015

"These are the 10 most important columns I've written since this brand launched in 2015."

2025 BNM Summit Sessions Now Available on the Barrett Media YouTube Channel

Last week's 2025 BNM Summit united the news/talk media industry in New York City. I want to thank everyone who attended and supported the...

Media Coverage of Charlie Kirk’s Death Showcases the Industry’s Best and Worst

"When senseless tragedies occur that take the life of any media professional, we should all be outraged, not searching for 'an angle' to advance a story."

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KJR’s Gregg Bell Laid Off After 21 Years With McClatchy Media: “They Ruined An Institution”

"That was a hell of a sports section, and it went everywhere. Olympics, Final Fours, Super Bowls, and it's just poof gone. They've just eliminated the whole damn thing."

Eddie Olczyk Returns As Chicago Blackhawks Ambassador, Analyst

"I grew up in Chicago dreaming about this team, and I got to live that dream by pulling on the sweater as a player and telling the story of this franchise as a broadcaster."

Terry Bradshaw Reveals He Was “Nervous” With Latest FOX Sports Contract Renewal

"This year was the first year that I got nervous. I wanted to extend my contract. So I signed through the Super Bowl. Two more years. I’ll be 80."

Terry Gerton Leaving The Federal Drive at Federal News Network

“Terry has made a real mark on Federal News Network in a little less than two years, and she handled the job of following the most successful run in our history extremely well. We’re sad to see her go and happy for her."