Music Radio Doesn’t Need Better Research — It Needs More Courage
Visionaries took chances on Howard Stern, Rush Limbaugh, WFAN, and Charlamagne tha God. If those leaders had played it safe, radio’s AQH would be significantly lower today.
How ‘Basketcast’ Elevates NBA TV’s All-Star Weekend Coverage for the Average Fan
"BasketCast has intrinsic value because, through the wingspan of NBA TV, it brings these slick pockets of pro basketball intelligence to a widespread national audience."
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2025
"A total of 42 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows category."
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2025
"A total of 77 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows category."
The Nancy Guthrie Disappearance and the Perils of Getting Ahead of the Facts
Journalists, pundits, and the Pima County sheriff in Arizona cited Ashleigh Banfield’s headline-grabbing theory on cable news as a disturbing example of how commentary can feed the rumor mill.
Why Micro Dramas Might Be the Next Radio Content Move Hiding in Plain Sight
Think soap operas on social feeds. And while micro dramas are primarily thought of as video, this is a content space radio is uniquely qualified to own.
MLB Local Television Crisis Risks Eroding Fan Loyalty and Competitive Balance
"Baseball is built on trust. Fans trust that their team will be there every night, on the same channel, with familiar voices guiding them through the season. Right now, that trust is fraying."
Do National News/Talk Radio Hosts Now Need a TV Companion for Career Success?
Is radio still enough to create career success and have a big enough audience to make it the most important medium for hosts today?
Why Did Green Day, Bad Bunny Remain Politically Silent in Their Super Bowl LX Performances
"There’s something to be said for the idea that two politically active global artists performed on the biggest stage in American sports. Moreover the decision to let the music speak for itself."
Barrett Media’s Top 20 National News/Talk Radio Shows of 2025
"A total of 62 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the National News/Talk Radio Shows category."
