Why Rock Radio Should Stop Programming Like Listeners Are There 24/7
Radio works hard to fill 24 hours with mostly unique content every hour. That isn’t necessary in 2026.
Why Pod Save America Earning a Spot on MS NOW Proves the Podcast to Cable News Pipeline is Flowing
Podcasts have become the farm system. Hosts learn how to structure arguments, manage guests, and build audiences before ever touching a studio camera.
News/Talk Can Learn Something From Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson, and Stephen A. Smith
"Whether you’re left or right, in news or sports, love or hate each of the personalities listed above. If you set your bias aside, you can learn something from every one of them."
Mick Cronin Exhibited What Not To Do When the Media Ask Tough Questions
"Mutual respect matters. I respect your living. Respect mine. There’s no need to embarrass. No need to intimidate or imply one job is more important than the other."
Why Salespeople Hesitate in the Moment That Matters Most
"The most successful salespeople separate their own value and sense of identity from any outcome. “No” is never a judgment. It’s just information."
If Music Radio Wants Listener Loyalty, Give Them a Story to Follow
If you’re on the air and have built a relationship with your audience, are you telling your story? The more listeners know about you and the cast of your show, the more points of relatability they will have with you.
NBC Sports Use of Snoop Dogg at the Winter Olympics Reveals A Hidden Truth
"NBC Sports didn’t change the games. It didn’t alter the rules, the athletes or the stakes. It simply changed the lens."
NHL Network Scores a Game Winner With Winter Olympic Hockey Mania
"Cheers to NHL Network for sending the pair to Italy for the Games. There is nothing like having that firsthand, on-site knowledge transferred to viewers."
News/Talk Radio Can’t Ignore Digital Video Any Longer
The industry is shifting. Or, depending on your viewpoint, has already shifted. The news/talk format can no longer pretend that this avenue doesn't exist.
Barrett Media’s Top 20 News Digital Shows of 2025
"A total of 158 digital shows were available for voting consideration in the News Digital Shows category."
