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I was standing in the crowd at the Luke Bryan and Shane Profitt show. At some point, I stopped watching the stage and started...

How the Radio Industry Could Benefit From Academic Research

There are some very good academics in our universities who could offer new thoughts and ideas. But in my view, the business folks and the teachers don't spend enough time together.

3 Must-Watch Barrett Media Audio Summit Panels For Non-Attendees

I could write another 10 takeaways, but hopefully this gives you the incentive to start diving in and watching on YouTube.

Pardon the Interruption Proves Success Can Be Earned by Not Chasing Trends

"After 25 years, Pardon the Interruption remains one of the strongest arguments in sports media that success doesn't always come from chasing every trend. Sometimes, it comes from knowing exactly who you are and having the discipline to stay that way."

Why ABC Is Right About the FCC’s Talk Radio Bias

The inconsistency isn't subtle, and it's not accidental either. It tracks almost perfectly with which side of the aisle benefits from each format's political leanings.

Rock Radio’s Playbook for Winning the Second Half

Carpe diem… zeitgeist… make hay… be present. Whatever phrase you choose, it matters for RockTernative brands and talent. Showing up in the moment matters. Music...

Why Fans Keep Judging the MLB All-Star Game Broadcast Wrong

The World Series, the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, and the Stanley Cup Finals are where every pitch, possession, and decision carry enormous weight. That's where players become legends, and fan bases either celebrate forever or spend the next decade asking what went wrong. The All-Star Game isn't trying to be any of that. It's baseball's family reunion.

Every 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Session is Now Available on YouTube

"If you log on to our YouTube channel, search 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit under our videos followed by the name of each session."

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As we look back at the holiday weekend, the energy across the country was locked into Seattle Stadium. Let's start by giving some massive,...

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