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."

What the NFL Should Consider Heading Into Next Year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

"Next year, NFL executives would be well served by walking the tailgate acreage of Lucas Oil Stadium, Soldier Field, or Levi’s Stadium. Listen to what pours out of speakers before kickoff."

MLB Swung and Missed Again at a Golden Opportunity With Super Bowl Conclusion

"Baseball needs good press, smart marketing, and a locked-in audience. The Super Bowl provided exactly that opportunity. Instead, MLB once again struck out looking."

Why News/Talk Radio Hosts and PDs Can’t Afford to Ignore How Listeners Actually Live

We all fantasize that our audience is totally glued into every moment on the radio. I wish that was true. It isn’t.

3 Reasons Why MS NOW’S Podcast Play is a Genius Move

Cable news has long ignored the future. This move by MS NOW shows at least someone is looking ahead.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Stations of 2025

"A total of 39 brands were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2025

"A total of 54 brands were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Ranking the Best and Worst of Super Bowl LX on NBC Sports

"While the official viewership results have yet to be revealed, here is what stood out as the best and worst of what NBC Sports presented for Super Bowl LX.."

Kaitlan Collins is the Latest Example of the Donald Trump Coverage Conundrum

There's not good way to handle the situation she was in. That's the point. And that's also the problem.

Is Nielsen’s One-Minute QH the Next Ratings Sugar Rush for Radio?

If higher ratings will help business, this potential change will give the industry one more year to come up with a plan to either bring Nielsen’s prices down by trading cost for a less granular service, or to find and encourage competitors to come into the radio space.

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