Ron Harrell

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Ron Harrell is a columnist for Barrett Media. He founded Harrell Media Group, specializing in radio and audio brand consultation, fractional management, and talent coaching. He has worked in every role on the Programming and Branding side during his career, becoming management and executive-focused in the post-Telecom Act era. Ron has held leadership roles for media groups such as ABC/Citadel, CBS Radio, Chancellor Media, Cumulus Media, Hope Media Group, Hubbard Broadcasting, and WAY Media. 

Interested parties are invited to learn more about his company Harrell Media Group and reach out by email at Ron@HarrellMediaGroup.com.

Exclusive articles:

Music Radio’s Role In Inauguration Day History

Americans will be listening to the radio, either to hear the speeches and festivities or to escape those words and be taken away with music and non-election talk.

Music Radio Must Update Its Playbook To Be Ready For Community Disasters

Update your playbook for 2025 so you’ll be ready to serve the community when the moment arrives.

When The New Brand Hits Town Don’t Be ‘Left Behind’

Format and marketplace changes are a good time to be reminded of the opportunity to improve our proven or heritage brands before we get Left Behind by the invaders.

Imagine If Radio Had a NCAA Style Transfer Portal

Like the NCAA, talent will notify their current employer of their intention to enter the portal to transfer their skills to another radio station or content provider.

What If Listening To The Radio Was Not Free?

“What would we do if we had to offer our content behind a paywall?”

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The program will be available in podcast form on all major platforms. It will also be distributed in video versions on YouTube and Spotify.