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.

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."

Toast to 10: Reflecting on ‘The Barrett Bash’ and the ‘2025 BNM Summit’

"The 2025 BNM Summit is in the books. So too is our 10-year celebration party, 'The Barrett Bash'. A huge thank you to all who attended and supported last week's events."

Toast to 10: Then, Now, Tomorrow

"The odds of a business lasting 10 years are 35% according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For an independent media outlet, the odds are even lower. Yet here we are still plugging away."

Curtis Sliwa to Receive News/Talk Radio Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 BNM Summit

"Curtis will accept the award during the Premiere Networks awards ceremony inside the Ailey Theater at the BNM Summit on Thursday September 4th between 11:30am-12:30pm."

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Chris Oliviero Named NYSBA Board Chair for 2027

"Chris Oliviero brings vision and deep market leadership to the Chair, and our board reflects the full strength of broadcasting across New York."

Ernie Johnson Hints He Has “A Couple” Of Ideas For His Successor On Inside the NBA

"Whoever it is, the show will be in great hands. Obviously, I got a couple of people in mind, but I don't really feel like I need to share that."

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."