iHeartMedia Cuts Expose Radio’s Biggest Lie
Let's drop the "content is king" mythology once and for all — because it doesn't hold up under scrutiny.
The NBA Draft Has Become A Television Mess
"The problem is the NBA wants an NFL-sized television event without creating an NFL-sized television format."
Alexi Lalas Is Mastering The Role FOX Sports Needed Him To Play
"Networks like FOX Sports understand that shoulder programming needs more than discussion. It needs personality and personalities who bring out the characters of others. That's the magic of Alexi Lalas."
The Secret Weapon Inside Every Successful Rock Radio Countdown
"just another countdown" becomes a "holy sh!t" countdown.
Algorithms Are Killing Honest Journalism on Radio and Podcasting
We are failing to challenge our viewers' thought processes because, oftentimes, we choose not to challenge our own.
Barrett Media Offering FREE Summit Tickets to Media Pros Who Lost Work in 2026
"The last thing I'm worried about are ticket sales. I'd rather play a part in helping someone learn a few things, and making a valuable connection to get back on their feet."
KSON’s Kimo Jensen on Longevity, Legacy, and Life After San Diego Radio
Most exits in the media business are, frankly, pretty messy. They happen abruptly on a random Tuesday, or they unfold quietly during a corporate...
Three National Radio Hall of Famers to Speak at Barrett Media Audio Summit
"They are three of the greatest to ever crack a mic."
FOX Sports Delivers a Winning Formula for the FIFA World Cup 2026
"I am pleased that FIFA no longer tries to turn non-soccer fans into soccer fans. Instead, this year's World Cup has presented the best of what the game offers, thereby drawing eyeballs to the action."
Why iHeartMedia Should Reconsider ‘Guaranteed Human’ Following Another Round of Layoffs
"Guaranteed human is such a powerful promise. It's also why it rings hollow when the very humans responsible for creating those connections continue to disappear without warning for local audiences."
