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.

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Welcomes Broadway Bill Lee, Frank Kramer, Chris Lloyd, and Justin Johnson

"Whether you are a morning host, music director, program director, market manager, or advertising executive — you'll get smarter on July 2nd hearing from these gentlemen."

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"When an individual in the radio business creates this type of impact, it deserves to be remembered and celebrated annually. So we are going to do just that."

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"The sports franchises making public pledges against AI creative tools are not protecting their authenticity. They're protecting a comfort zone that has an expiration date."

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Former ESPN Host Mike Hill: Consumers Need To Stop Blaming ESPN For Changes

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93 WIBC News Director John Herrick Exits

"I look forward to what comes next and the opportunity to continue contributing meaningful work."

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"The only thing that I would say is show dignity to those people in how you let them go. That's all."