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.

How Nick Khan’s Passion and Risk-Taking Shape WWE

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"If the company's radio stations are reaching half the adult population in their local markets, why seek separation from your radio identity? That's a heck of a story."

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"A final show shouldn’t be about ego. It should be about closure for the host, company, and audience."

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"The 2025 BSM Summit takes place on September 3-4, 2025 in New York City at the Ailey Theater. Tickets are discounted until June 30th to $224.99 for media professionals."

Barrett Media to Celebrate 10-Years in Business By Throwing ‘The Barrett Bash’ in New York City

"This event will be invite-only. Invitations will be emailed later this afternoon to one thousand media industry people."

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"Between Norah, Gayle and Nate, the three of them bring relatability, credibility, experience and knowledge, and they are incredibly familiar to CBS viewers, which is important.”

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"We're excited to continue our long-standing relationship as the official voice of the Buffalo Sabres."