CNN’s Bet on ‘The Story Is with Elex Michaelson’ Already Paying Off with Nancy Guthrie Case
There's a whole big world outside of New York City and the Eastern Time Zone. Elex Michaelson's show is proof that there's still value in covering that.
The Case for Smarter Midterm Coverage on News/Talk Radio
If you are in the growing audience game, a host totally focused on the balls and strikes of the congressional primary will lose listeners.
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Program Directors of 2025
"A total of 35 program directors appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Program Directors category."
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Program Directors of 2025
"A total of 58 program directors appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Stations category."
How Sports Radio Can Get off the Bench as AI Transforms the Live Game Experience
"If sports radio truly believes its hosts are the most trusted voices in the market, then the time has come to prove it — not after the game, not the next morning, but live, in the moment, as part of the experience itself."
What the Cumulus-Nielsen Battle Says About Power in Radio Ratings
As the Cumulus-Nielsen saga rolls on, the biggest winners will be the lawyers and their firms.
Why a CBS Evening News Producer Calling Out the Direction of the Network is Great For Bari Weiss
Change is hard for some folks. They're often going to be the most vocal about it. But if change is Weiss' goal, that's an undeniable good thing.
Super Bowl Ads Prove Classic Rock Still Sells
Here’s a look at some winners and losers and, in some cases, a thought about how the song is being rotated at radio stations.
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025
"A total of 36 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows category."
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025
"A total of 47 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows category."
