Why Attending the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Should Matter to Business Professionals
"Growth must be a constant focus in your professional life if you want to do this well for an extended period of time."
Is Your Morning Show Earning the Right to Skip the Music?
"The real question is whether the content is strong enough to earn the right not to."
WPDH Turns 50: How a Hudson Valley Classic Rock Legend Is Celebrating
"Not many brands can say they've been around for 50 years consistently the way we have."
Six Radio Programmers. Six Takes on the Song of the Summer
"I can't see how it's not Song of the Year at the Grammy's next year."
What a Real Nielsen Radio Diary Participant Thinks About the Process
He balked at the idea of carrying the diary around along with a pen to write down entries.
Could Pat McAfee Be the Most Trusted Man in Sports Media?
"The most influential person in sports media right now may not be the loudest debate guy, or the sharpest insider or the toughest interviewer. It may be the guy powerful people trust not to make the interview about himself."
What Mainstream Radio Can Learn From Christian Radio Right Now
"They appear willing to connect and work alongside the people helping audiences discover their music."
Why Rock Radio Brands Must Stay Loud Between Memorial Day and Labor Day
"Every radio show or brand is one Lake Powell boat trip away from being replaced by whatever a friend puts on Bluetooth."
Can Podcasts Be Defined Better for Advertisers in 2026 and Beyond?
"Audiences aren’t sitting around wondering whether they’re consuming a podcast, a video show, a digital broadcast, or creator content. They’re just hitting play."
The Podcast Definition Project Is an Exercise the Industry Needs — But Can’t Win
Podcasting grew up outside the system — no FCC license required, no Nielsen ratings to chase, no program director standing between a creator and their audience. That renegade spirit isn't just lore. It's baked into the DNA of the format.
