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.

Clay Travis Joins the Barrett Media Audio Summit Lineup

"Clay Travis joins the Summit lineup and will appear in NYC alongside his partner, Buck Sexton."

Barrett Media Launches the Top 20 of 2025, and New Digital Show This Week

"On Wednesday, we'll present our first results for this year's Top 20 series and launch the first episode of 'The 4Cast'."

Audacy CEO Kelli Turner to Speak at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit in New York City

"Kelli will join me for the Keynote Conversation on Tuesday, June 30th."

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Reveals Its First 22 Speakers

"This event is designed to serve executives, managers, programmers, talent, sales/advertising professionals, and anyone who has an interest in better understanding the audio business."

Sports Media’s Criticism of Lynn Jones’ Conduct Showcases a Giant Hypocrisy

"This is a case of 'but journalism has always been done this way'."

Breaking

Pat McAfee Show Sees Record Viewership For October 2026 On ESPN

"The show also climbed past its record September audience of 464,000. Additionally, viewership among adults 18-49 rose 20% from last October on linear TV."

RCS Worldwide Names Tammy Halcomb and Merideth Kelly to Executive Roles

“Tammy and Merideth represent exactly the kind of bold, experienced leadership that will carry RCS Worldwide forward."

How Fox News, CNN, and MS NOW Plan to Cover the 2026 Midterm Elections

The networks will deploy their top anchors, political analysts, and correspondents to follow races nationwide.

ESPN’s Michael Wilbon Announces Indefinite Leave Due to “Multiple” Health Issues

"This isn't retirement, but it is a trip to the injured list."