SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey May Have to Answer to ESPN About Expansion
With the conference ditching longtime partner CBS and jumping to the Disney-owned ESPN/ABC this year, Sankey now presides over an SEC that is fully invested in broadcast revenue, period.
Radio Must ‘Think Different’ About Branding
One of the biggest challenges facing radio is without a doubt, the need to redefine our brands. What is our promise? So many managers...
Facebook Is Officially A Dead Platform for the News Industry
If your news organization made a post on Facebook about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump over the weekend, I (and millions of others) did not see it.
Roger Goodell Gets a Black Eye in Sunday Ticket Decision
"The initial ruling may not hit the NFL as hard as some industries, but no one can ignore a $4.7 billion judgement against them."
Building Trust Leads to Better Talent Coaching
"Any leader who makes time to scroll social media collectively for a few hours a week has time for talent coaching."
Major News Events and the Value of Waiting (or Shutting Up)
You do not gain anything by spreading rumors and speculation and conspiracy theories in the wake of a major news event.
It’s a New Day For Barrett Media
"What you see on this website, and in your inbox through our daily newsletters is the result of passion, investment, love, knowledge, and hard work."
Preparing Your Christmas Format Flip in July
"If you go early in November on a low-rated rimshot, that’s fine because the ratings were probably poor in the first place. But if you have a top three or top five AC and switching over early is hurting, you may want to think twice."
Tom Kent’s Last Gift Reminds Radio Always To Be Prepared.
"How are we preparing our brands for next stages? A long illness like the one Tom was fighting gave his organization time to prepare and make sure his affiliates were covered when the day came."
