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.

Will Saga Communications, Fox Sports, Barstool Sports, and CBS Benefit From Taking Risks?

"I believe the Fox-Barstool partnership is strategically smart, and competitively brilliant."

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...

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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."