When Will Other TV Networks Copy Fox News’ YouTube Strategy?
Clips aren't just filler content. They're the front porch to everything else a network produces. A well-placed clip welcomes a viewer in, and if that viewer likes what they see, they'll walk through the front door.
Reflecting on the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit in New York City
"If you value your career, you have to invest in it. Companies will not do it for you."
Barstool Sports Is Mainstream Media, Whether Dave Portnoy Likes It or Not
"The establishment has changed. When one of the largest and most influential voices in sports reaches millions where modern audiences actually consume content, it isn't operating outside the mainstream anymore."
CNN’s Independence Day Coverage Shows Network’s Live Event Strength
Live event programming is a different animal, and CNN has quietly become one of the best in the business at it.
Music Radio Isn’t Done With the Taylor Swift Wedding
"There are angles everywhere. Pick one per day and build around it."
Why Younger Audiences Crave Local Radio More Than Older Listeners
Does this mean you can go back to doing radio like it's 1996 instead of 2026? Of course not.
Why College Radio Could Save the Future of Broadcast Radio
"Big media has to recognize that the youth of America may be the primer that helps us figure out where to go next."
How the Rolling Stones Exemplify the Power of Classic Rock
"One of the format's biggest acts is still relevant and still creating buzz.
How the FCC’s Quadrennial Review Could Reshape Radio Ownership Rules This Year
You're probably thinking, "Ed, why should I care about all that, especially after a holiday weekend?" Both the Quadrennial Report and the Communications Marketplace Report are due this year. It matters because these reports become the basis for changing the media ownership rules.
It’s OK to Be Pro-America: Why Radio Should Embrace July 4th
"The timing of FIFA visitors coming to the USA as we celebrate our 250th birthday is perfect."
