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Holiday Ticket Sale Begins For the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

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Holiday Ticket Sale Begins For the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit is coming to New York City and tickets are now officially On-Sale. This year’s show will be different from past events. It will feature individual days focused on sports media, news media, and music radio.

The dates are June 30, July 1 and July 2. Our venue is the SVA Theatre on West 23rd Street. Folks interested in coming can go here to secure their seats. All information about the show will live on BarrettMedia.com via the Summit tab at the top of the website. We are no longer running individual conference websites. It’s easier and better for our readers to find everything in one place.

We have three different options for those looking to attend he show.

First we have a 1-day pass, regularly priced at $199.99. Next is the 2-day pass, regularly priced at $324.99. Last, is the 3-day pass, regularly priced at $399.99. The News conference runs on June 30th, Sports on July 1st, and Music on July 2nd. After parties will follow all three shows.

But with the holidays upon us, we wanted to help make it a little lighter on your wallet. Ticket prices are reduced to $174.99, $299.99, and $374.99 through December 31st. Simply click on the Summit section and scroll down to see the three options and select the one that best fits your needs. You can also simply click the ad below to get to the same location.

We are currently accepting speaker submissions. An email went out last week to our database with details related to that process. We won’t make any official announcements on participants until January 2026.

Ten sessions will take place each day. The Premiere Networks Awards ceremonies will close all three shows. By the time we arrive in NYC, we expect to deliver an action packed show featuring a mixture of prominent talent, programmers, executives, and more.

We hope this little bit of savings is helpful, and wish all of you a Happy Holiday season.

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Sal Licata Confirms Exit From WFAN

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Sal Licata Confirms Exit From WFAN

Sal Licata had been mum on his future with WFAN in the wake of news that he and Brandon Tierney would be replaced in the station’s lineup. He’s now confirmed he’s finished his tenure with the station.

While Tierney had shared that he would be exiting the station at the conclusion of next week, Licata hadn’t been as open about his future. Currently, WFAN has not revealed who would host the 12-5 AM timeslot when its new lineup begins. Licata had previous experience in that window.

However, on Friday afternoon, Licata shared a graphic on social media stating, “Life after WFAN”, confirming his departure from the Audacy New York sports talk station.

Licata’s confirmation that he’s departing WFAN comes after the station announced the return of Craig Carton in afternoon drive. He’ll pair with Chris McMonigle for a new show that will begin after the turn of the calendar. Due to Carton’s return, the station is moving Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber to the 10 AM-2 PM window Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata previously occupied.

It won’t be the last time Licata and Tierney address their exit. The duo announced plans for a live stage show — set for January 22nd — in advance of their final show together earlier today.

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Pat Boyle to Remain on Westwood One Sports Network as Co-Host of Bet MGM Tonight

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Pat Boyle to Remain on Westwood One Sports Network as Co-Host of Bet MGM Tonight

While many current hosts on the Infinity Sports Network have announced they’re leaving the network amid changes to Westwood One Sports, Pat Boyle is remaining on the new network as co-host of Bet MGM Tonight.

Boyle joined the Infinity Sports Network earlier this year in the 2-6 AM ET timeslot. He also worked as Boyle the co-host of Sunday’s Bets on the BetMGM Network and anchors the Gridiron Gameday NFL show.

In a post on social media, Boyle shared that he will work alongside Brad Evans on Bet MGM Tonight, which will air from 6-11 PM ET.

“Huge thanks to Mitch Rosen, Bruce Gilbert, Chris Oliviero, Jeff Sottolano, Andrew Williams, Armen Williams, and so many others at Audacy and Westwood One for the opportunity,” Boyle said. “Pumped for the 1st show on December 29th. Let’s take this thing to the moon.”

Boyle becomes one of the apparent lone holdovers in the new Westwood One Sports lineup. Several hosts between Bet MGM Network and Infinity Sports Network, including Joe Ostrowski, Sam Panayotovich, Bill Reiter, and Bart Winkler have each independently shared they’re leaving the network.

Morning hosts Maggie Gray and Andrew Perloff — who will be replaced by newcomer Drake C. Toll in the daypart — have yet to announce their plans for when the changes take place.

Westwood One Sports has yet to announce who will helm the 12-3 PM ET window when the new branding begins.

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Guy Benson: I Won’t Interact with Candace Owens’ Content Because I Don’t Want Her Profiting Off Charlie Kirk’s Death

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Guy Benson: I Won’t Interact with Candace Owens’ Content Because I Don’t Want Her Profiting Off Charlie Kirk’s Death

Candace Owens has been vocal about uncovering a supposed conspiracy in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Fox News Radio host Guy Benson has seen and heard enough.

On The Guy Benson Show, he shared that the statements and conspiracies shared by Owens have gone too far. He believes, in no uncertain terms, that Owens is lying about her position on the topic and is knowingly causing damage to Erika Kirk and Turning Point usa.

“The podcaster, former friend of Charlie’s in question, who had a relationship with TPUSA and then was, I think, sort of put out to pasture because of increasing derangement in a lot of different ways, said, ‘Well, if Turning Point is innocent, they can present the evidence, and we can have that conversation anywhere, anytime.’ This is what Candace said,” said Benson.

“I saw the clip. Because I won’t actually download her show or watch. I don’t want to give her money. I don’t want to reward any of this that she’s doing,” he added.

Benson noted that — from his standpoint — the edict from Candace Owens was clear: “anytime, any place, you name it.” But he shared his belief that Owens uses “ever-moving goal posts” to avoid confronting the notion that she has shared conspiracies.

“How do people not see this?” the Fox News Radio host questioned, adding that he “would love to not mention her name almost ever again, if possible.”

Benson concluded by admitting why he was taking a stand against Owens and her conduct in recent weeks.

“I’ve mostly bit my tongue on it, not because I’m scared of her or not wanting to take sides,” he said. “I think I have been very clear in these heinous arguments that we’re having in the online right-wing or right-of-center space. I’ve been pretty clear on that, especially with some of the anti semitism and the list that goes on.

“But sometimes things just need to be said explicitly, out loud,” he said. “It’s a time for choosing. I choose truth, and I choose respecting this widow and not spitting on her family and the grave of her murdered husband. That’s my position.”

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NBC Sports President Rick Cordella: We’re Already Looking at Long Term Plans for MLB Package

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NBC Sports President Rick Cordella: We’re Already Looking at Long Term Plans for MLB Package

NBC Sports hasn’t begun its new TV rights deal with Major League Baseball, but it’s already looking at the future.

After securing rights to the Sunday Night Baseball package, NBC Sports President Rick Cordella told The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch that it is committed to the sport for the long term, not just the three-year contract it signed earlier this year.

“I think whenever we get into a deal with someone, it’s not for just the period of time,” Cordella said. “Fox has had baseball since NBC exited back in the early 2000s, and the NBA didn’t come to market for almost 20 years. So whenever you do these deals and become an incumbent, it really puts you in the pole position to sort of look ahead and do many other deals into the future.”

As part of the new MLB TV package, NBC Sports purchased the rights to Sunday Night Baseball that was previously seen on ESPN, as well as the package that was previously owned by Roku for the Sunday morning window, and the Wild Card round.

The network is paying $200 million per year for the new deal, significantly less than the $550 million ESPN spent for the package.

And while the contract only runs from 2026 through 2028, Cordella says NBC Sports is making plans to be in the baseball business for years to come.

“At the end of it, my hope and expectation is that we’re in business for baseball for a super long time,” Cordella concluded.

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Ashleigh Banfield to Leave NewsNation Primetime Show to Lead Network’s True Crime Digital Vertical

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Ashleigh Banfield to Leave NewsNation Primetime Show to Lead Network’s True Crime Digital Vertical

NewsNation has announced that Ashleigh Banfield is leaving her primetime show with the network to lead up the new true crime division.

As part of the agreement, content from Banfield’s Drop Dead Series podcast will be made available on NewsNation.

“I’m excited to channel the momentum of my Drop Dead Serious podcast brand towards NewsNation’s growing digital audience,” said Banfield. “The success of true crime reporting on streaming media platforms has been transformative, and I’m looking forward to helping shape and enhance NewsNation’s multi-platform strategy in this genre.”

“Ashleigh is truly one of the best at what she does – her storytelling and credibility make her the perfect partner as we build a digital destination for true crime fans while keeping her voice central to our on-air coverage,” added NewsNation President of Programming and Specials Michael Corn.

Banfield — which currently airs at 10 PM ET — will continue until at least January 2026. After she departs the program, a cast of rotating hosts will helm the program until a permanent choice is selected.

Ashleigh Banfield originally joined NewsNation in 2021, after previously working at TV networks like MSNBC, Court TV, CNN, ABC, HLN, and NBC, among others.

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1110 KFAB Names Studio After Retiring Gary Sadlemyer

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1110 KFAB Names Studio After Retiring Gary Sadlemyer

Longtime 1110 KFAB morning host Gary Sadlemyer hosted his final show Friday morning, but the station couldn’t let him leave without a major honor.

Friday was Sadlemyer’s final show with the iHeartMedia Omaha news/talk outlet. His retirement comes one day shy of his 49th anniversary of working at the station, and 53 years in radio overall.

During his final broadcast, one of his segments was interrupted with the news that 1110 KFAB was naming the station’s broadcast studio in Sadlemyer’s honor.

“Wow,” Sadlemyer said in amazement. When he was asked if he ever thought he’d get to be at the same place for nearly 50 years, he said the idea never crossed his mind.

“I never thought about it,” Sadlemyer said. “You just come to work every day.”

Gary Sadlemyer is a member of the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame, where he was enshrined in 2011. Current late morning host Scott Voorhees is going to move from the 9-11 AM timeslot into morning drive as the replacement for Sadlemyer.

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1130 WISN’s Jay Weber After Retirement Announcement: ‘My Generation of Talk Radio Is Over’

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1130 WISN’s Jay Weber After Retirement Announcement: ‘My Generation of Talk Radio Is Over’

1130 WISN morning host Jay Weber is set to end his daily news/talk radio show in the coming weeks. He says the time is right because of changes in the industry.

Weber will host his final program on December 23rd, ending a 35-year run on the iHeartMedia Milwaukee station, including the past 18 in morning drive.

He isn’t completely stepping away, however. He’ll host a twice-weekly podcast centered on local issues for the company, mimicking a strategy created when former colleague Mark Belling exited the station’s daily lineup last year.

In the wake of his announcement, Weber spoke about the reasoning for why he’s leaving the show behind, saying that the game has changed, and not in a manner he enjoys.

“No disrespect to the new generation of talkers, but I feel like my generation of talk radio is over,” said Weber.

Weber pointed to the talk radio boom following the explosion of The Rush Limbaugh Show as the golden era in his mind, stating that it couldn’t be replicated today.

“We were inventing an entirely new aggressive, important, and game-changing genre,” Weber said. “And it really has been a game changer in this country: some will argue for the better. Others will argue for the worse. I’ll leave that to the historians. All I know is, it was a blast to do.” 

Jay Weber, 59, also noted that he had considered signing another three or five-year contract to remain in the daypart with 1130 WISN, “but in my heart, I know it’s time.” 

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HOT 97 Ends ‘Ebro in the Morning’

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HOT 97 Ends ‘Ebro in the Morning’

Ebro in the Morning, the long-running morning show on HOT 97 in New York City, has ended.

The show featuring Ebro Darden, Peter Rosenberg, and Laura Stylez hosted its final program on Friday morning.

After the program concluded, Darden and Rosenberg both took to social media to share that the show had ended.

“It’s done. More to come,” Darden shared on X.

“I lived out a childhood dream and it was amazing. Very excited for what’s next,” Rosenberg added.

The morning show began in 2012 when Darden returned to mornings after previously working in the timeslot from 2004 to 2007. Rosenberg — who also hosts afternoons on ESPN New York alongside Don La Greca and Alan Hahn — has been with the station since 2007. Style, who also works for SiriusXM, joined the show in 2013.

The departure of the morning show is the latest in a long line of changes happening at HOT 97. Earlier this year, Funkmaster Flex moved to the 5-10 PM timeslot, while DJ Enuff and TT Torrez both departed the lineup.

After those changes, Ebro Darden shared his belief that the parent company of HOT 97 would begin cutting the budget and staff for his show, which has now ended.

“They’re gonna start,” Ebro said of potential impending cuts. “This program right here, the amount of money they spend — which ain’t a lot, but it’s more than they spend on the rest of the radio station — when they get to cutting off fingers and toes up here? It’s gonna happen, bro. Don’t play with these people, man. Don’t play with these people if you worried about your mortgage and all of that.”

“I’ve been telling y’all for months — years — that the new ownership of the big legend, HOT 97, didn’t give a damn about investing in this damn thing here,” he later added. “No new studios. Making cuts, cutting staff, cutting this, cutting that. Then I hear last Thursday, (Funkmaster) Flex started tweeting about his last show and that they keeping our show on till 11 o’clock. I didn’t get an email, a text, I didn’t get a heads up, I didn’t get a nothing.”

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Brandon Tierney, Sal Licata Set Live Stage Show Date Following WFAN Exit

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Brandon Tierney, Sal Licata Set Live Stage Show Date Following WFAN Exit

As Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata host their final show together with WFAN, the pair have announced an upcoming live event.

On Thursday, January 22nd, at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, Tierney and Licata will host a live stage show beginning at 7:30 PM.

The two have confirmed that New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone will be their special guest.

The event is billed as “a celebration of the true voices of New York sports.”

General admission tickets for the event start at $79, while VIP packages begin at $299.

Changes to the lineup at WFAN are moving Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata out of their midday timeslot. Friday was the duo’s final program together. Tierney is set to host their previous timeslot by himself during the week of December 15th, before departing WFAN.

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