Jim Kerr, Jimmy Failla, Skip Dillard, Phil Boyce and Paul Mason Join the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Lineup

"The Summit takes place June 30-July 2 at the SVA Theatre in New York City."

Can CNN or MS NOW Challenge Fox News to Own ‘America 250’?

It's the kind of moment that should stop people, regardless of their politics, and make them say, yeah, this is f---ing awesome. Fox News seems to understand that instinctively. Whether MS NOW and CNN can get there is the real question.

The Masters Shows Sports Radio How To Build Lasting Traditions Again

"Sports radio doesn’t need to chase viral moments or reinvent itself every six months. It needs to plant a flag. Create something listeners can circle on their calendar. Something they talk about months in advance and remember long after it ends."

The Self Inflicted Wound Public Broadcasting Continues to Create

Some free advice: Don't tell listeners to find somewhere else to spend their valuable media time.

Classic Rock Is Still Everywhere You’re Not Looking

Every now and then, the rest of the world sends a message reminding me just how universally popular this body of music is.

The NFL Investigation by the Department of Justice Is Fueled by All the Wrong Reasons

"If the standard for an “anticompetitive” league is one that still delivers the overwhelming majority of its product for free, in local markets, on over-the-air television—then what exactly are we measuring? And more importantly, who are we protecting?"

Own the Chaos: Why Imperfection Is Rock Radio’s Greatest Asset

Own your issues. Own the moments that go sideways. Because those create better moments than any perfect tease can.

Click, Download, Decide: What News/Talk Radio Can Learn From On-Demand Audiences

At its very core, a listener scrolling through podcast episodes is making a direct choice, and you're now armed with clear data showing you what hundreds or thousands of your listeners prefer.

Radio Has Unique Power in Product Placement

"The best radio integrations won’t feel like advertising at all. They will feel like part of the show—and that’s exactly what makes radio such a powerful platform for clients."

The NBA’s Biggest Issue Is Stars Being Absent When Games Should Matter Most

"The distinction between injury and load management is almost irrelevant. The outcome is the same: games that are supposed to carry weight end up diluted."

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