Scott Pelley and 60 Minutes: What News/Talk Radio Is Missing
Conservative radio hosts got this one wrong. They had an opportunity to engage seriously with a story about media ownership, editorial independence, and professional standards. Instead, they defaulted to the easier narrative.
The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Welcomes Josh Pate, Christine Travaglini, Sharon Dastur, Larry O’Connor and Erick Erickson
"87 speakers are involved in this year's show. There's more still to come too."
Is the Netflix Dream Hurting What Made Podcasting Great?
The math is simple. The appeal is obvious. But the long-term implications? Those are murkier than most people want to admit.
The Community Connection Sports Has, but Sports Radio Often Doesn’t
"Why is it that teams and leagues can find time for simple acknowledgment, but the connective tissue of sports radio that ties fans to teams cannot?"
The Future of AM Radio Depends on Reinvention, Not Nostalgia
"AM radio may never return to its former dominance. But its survival will depend on becoming more local, more authentic, and more creatively connected to the digital habits of modern consumers."
Adult Contemporary Radio Needs More Than a Great Playlist
"Music brand evolution is urgent in the face of rapidly declining ratings."
Why Local Radio Sales Reps Deserve More Than a Golf Clap
"Everyone in a radio building works hard, but sales carries a particular kind of pressure."
Why News/Talk Radio Program Directors Should Stop Playing It Safe
News/talk radio needs to innovate and not just play protect-the-platform strategies. Focusing on content and the imagination of experimenting is key
Is Full Transparency Required in the Dispute Between Dan Le Batard, Jon ‘Stugotz’ Weiner?
"Dragging out the conflict in public between personal relationships and business interests only damages the legacy they built together."
Bari Weiss’ CBS News Future Might Already Be Written by Chris Licht’s Past
This playbook isn't new. We've seen it before. And the people who tend to survive it aren't the ones doing the heavy lifting.
