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.

One-Year Later, Barrett Media is Still Learning What Music Radio Professionals Value Most

"With a year under our belts as of tomorrow, I'd love to hear from folks at record labels and music radio stations to make our music/radio coverage stronger."

Is the Media Industry Ready For An AI Tsunami?

"If a machine can do your job 10x better and faster, and it provides significant savings to your company, how do you think this story ends for you?"

What if the Sports Media Industry Had a Free Agency Period?

"It may not be a reality during my lifetime, but it sure is fun to imagine the possibilities."

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

I learned last week that WWE President Nick Khan was on 'What's Your Story?' hosted by Stephanie McMahon. The WWE/Fanatics show does a fantastic job...

Why Do Radio Executives Continue to Distance Themselves From Radio?

"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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Former Fox News Executive Slams Network’s Kimberly Guilfoyle Coverage

"To those of you at Fox with any power -- from Lachlan on down -- know that things like this only harm the company's reputation. Not among your enemies, who will hate you no matter what, but among your supporters, like me, who get pained when the hyperbolic attacks turn out to be true."

Mike Florio Calls On NFL To Correct Blackout Restrictions For NFL Sunday Ticket

"This is 2026. The last I checked. We've got super intelligence. There has to be a way to lift the blackout."

Thursday Night Football Earns Fifth Straight Viewership Record on Prime Video

"Bucs-Cowboys beat last year’s comparable Week 5 game by 11%."

Mike Ryan Ruiz Has Zero Faith In Building Tradition With Latest Round Of Miami Marlins Broadcaster Changes

"Why does this franchise [Miami Marlins] always decide to not plant any sort of legacy?"