The Echoes of Team USA Hockey Gold Should Wake up Sports Media From Its Slumber
"The media's job now is to keep this moment alive. Cover the NHL with the urgency it deserves. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are coming up, competing with the NBA, and the action sells if the right networks fully embrace it."
Rock Radio Hosts Need to Be Sure to Never Make a Trip to Lake Me
It’s ok to celebrate yourself. Just make sure that seesaw comes down after your personal high and gives a ride up for others, because they're expecting it.
Conan O’Brien Proved the Biggest Advantage Podcasts Have Over Every Other Medium
When everything is so hyper personalized, there's no way to lose.
Are Americans Really Living on the Political Extremes?
"In my mind, this constant barrage of outrage only creates more skepticism about anything and everything, including trust in our industry."
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Adult/Classic Hits Radio Shows of 2025
"One hundred and fifty seven (157) Adult/Classic Hits radio shows appeared on ballots submitted by our voters."
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Adult/Classic Hits Radio Program Directors of 2025
"Fifty eight (58) Adult/Classic Hits program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."
MLB Network’s ’30 Clubs, 30 Camps’ Provides a Study Guide for Baseball Fans Everywhere
"The style and pace of 30 Clubs, 30 Camps: Dodgers was akin to spring training itself. Everything felt a little more relaxed and laid back, not as hyperactive as regular season highlights and commentary."
Is the FCC Overstepping With It’s Inquiry Into Sports Media Rights Agreements
"The FCC can study the fragmentation of sports television all it wants. The fragmentation isn’t the problem. It’s the business model. And that model isn’t broken."
Randy Micahels Was Right — But Music Radio Paid the Price
Randy Michaels compared radio to railroads. Trains are still running, and radio stations are still playing the hits of yesterday and today. But there’s a lot less of both.
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Classic Rock Radio Shows of 2025
"Two hundred (200) Classic Rock radio shows were eligible for voting consideration this year."
