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.

Jason Barrett Podcast: Rich Eisen, NFL Network

Rich Eisen reveals how he ended up partnering with Stuart Scott, the moment he knew he made the right move joining the NFL Network,...

Barrett Media is Making Changes To Better Serve Our Sports and News Media Readers

"We had the right plan of attack in 2020, but poor timing. So we’re learning from the past and adjusting for the future."

Jason Barrett Podcast: Jeff Rickard, WFNZ

From dealing with controversial talent to making an impact in a new market, Jeff Rickard shares the lessons he has learned over a lifetime...

Jason Barrett Podcast: Jon Goulet, VSiN

There was no PD at VSiN when the network hired Jon Goulet. That is why his job isn't the same as a traditional programming...

Julie Talbott to Receive The Jeff Smulyan Award at the 2023 BSM Summit

"The best leaders are the ones who empower their people, work with their talent, and study situations to determine where room for growth exists."

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2026 Marconi Radio Awards Finalists Announced by NAB

The winners will be revealed on Tuesday, October 20th, during a dinner program at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.

John Fredericks Media Network Buys WAKM-AM

John Fredericks Media Network is expanding again. WAKM-AM in...

WMMR Honors Late DJ Pierre Robert with 24-Hour Marathon

"WMMR gets it—radio's real power lives in the voices and personalities that shaped a city's culture."

Mike Ryan: ESPN Has Become a Full “Propaganda Arm” for the NFL, Media Rights Partners

"They are full on propaganda arm. They are financially incentivized to keep that shield clean. I do think that in depth reporting on the NFL that paints it potentially in a negative light won't be coming from ESPN anymore."