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.

ESPN Direct-To-Consumer Pricing Is Right Where It Should Be

"I heard media folks bitch about $29.99 per month, and in the next sentence, say they were ok spending $750-$1000 for a ticket to attend an NBA playoff game. Make it make sense, folks."

The 2025 BNM Summit Welcomes Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy

"In his current role, Chris Ruddy sees the industry through a different lens than most. I look forward to sitting down to chat with him about the state of the industry on Wednesday September 3rd."

Glenn Beck to Speak at the 2025 BNM Summit in New York City

"Glenn Beck has been a force of nature in the news media industry. He's left his mark on everything he's touched from radio to television to digital."

2025 BNM Summit Tickets Are Now On-Sale, Details Revealed For ‘The Barrett Bash’

Those attending the 2025 BNM Summit will automatically receive an invite to 'The Barrett Bash'.

Recapping the 2025 BSM Summit in Chicago

"Conferences like ours only work if people show up, gain value, build and extend relationships, and companies support them."

Breaking

How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

How Eddie Olczyk Is Embracing a New Chapter Of A Hall of Fame Hockey Broadcasting Career

"I'm very lucky to be an American-born lead analyst and do that many games in our country. It's very humbling and I feel honored. I'm always trying to make the next one the best one. That remains the goal."

Streaming Has Hit Its Ceiling. Now What?

"Here's the twist. While subscriber counts stalled, fans went back to the record store."