Is a Podcast on Netflix Still a ‘Podcast’?
When creators design episodes to be watched first, clipped second, and listened to last, the hierarchy is obvious.
Why Radio’s Silent Goodbyes Are Bad for Business
There’s rarely closure. There’s almost never an on-air “goodbye,” and once they’re escorted out of the building, it’s usually crickets.
The NFL Rolled the Dice — and News/Talk Radio Should Pay Attention
Trying new voices, testing digital opportunities, taking chances on content that may not be perceived as “traditional” in the News/Talk space, and experimenting with imaging, bumpers, and liners are all logical steps.
Could Netflix Home Run Play for Barry Bonds Be a Ticket to His Place in the Hall of Fame?
"You don’t change votes with statistics anymore. You change them with perception."
Dan Patrick Is Sounding the Alarm About the Waning Interest in the NBA
"Leagues can survive temporary ratings dips and negative media cycles. What they can’t survive is indifference. Indifference creeps in when fans start asking, “Is he playing?” before they ask, “What time is tipoff?”
What Can We Learn From the Chasm Between Small Business and Consumers
"Small businesses win when they do what they say they’ll do, every time. Consumers relax when they know what to expect."
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Midday Shows of 2025
"A total of 37 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Midday Shows category."
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Midday Shows of 2025
"A total of 47 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Midday Shows category."
What The Turning Point USA Halftime Show Can Teach News/Talk Radio About Relevance and Disruption
If you tell people something is going to be big, great, and important, they're likely to think that it's going to be big, great, and important.
Stephen A. Smith and His Dangerous Myth of Being Untouchable
"Smith has every right to defend himself. He has every right to clarify his words. But daring the world — and, by extension, your employers — to silence you is not strength. It’s hubris."
