Krystina Alarcon Carroll

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Krystina Alarcon Carroll contributes features and columns for Barrett Media. She has experience in almost every facet of the industry including: digital and print news; live, streamed, and syndicated TV; documentary and film productions. Her prior employers have included NY1 and Fox News Digital and the Law & Crime Network. You can find Krystina on X (formerly twitter) @KrystinaAlaCarr.

Salacious Coverage of Donald Trump Trial Damaging Credibility of Already Suffering News Media

No matter how you split it, Trump and the media have a tumultuous relationship that is negatively impacting and dividing the American public.

Soledad O’Brien Understands the Challenges Facing News Media Today

"The media today is competing with social media for eyeballs, competing for drama, competing for the salacious headline for clickbait."

AI is Coming for More Than Just Your Jobs, And the Media Landscape is Changing for the Worse

More important than the loss of more jobs to AI in our industry, we need to take a closer look at the technology’s effect on the media.

Alex Silverman of KNX News Discusses Navigating Disasters at the NAB Show

“From my experience, sometimes what happens is the engineers...will put a plan together and it's a really good plan on paper, but it doesn't always take into account everything that is needed on the content side..."

Kristina Koppeser Takes Pride in Leading Community Service at KYW Newsradio

We're really proud of the Crystal Award nomination. I'm going to be there on Tuesday. So I hope I'm accepting and I'm accepting it.

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Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."