What ESPN Gets Wrong — and Almost Gets Right — With Streaming Ads

There was some improvement, but three advertisers were allowed to pummel me with frequencies beyond what any normal viewer should endure.

What 80s Music Still Teaches Us About Programming Today

The fact is, there is more value in a spin for these titles than there is for “Cheap Sunglasses” or “Wheel in the Sky.”

Cheering Arrest of Don Lemon Feels Like a Dangerous Game

There's not a less principled take than "I'm glad that person got arrested. I don't like them."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Sports Television Talent of 2025

"This gives you an idea of how the industry collectively views the best of the best on sports television."

The Bill Belichick Hall of Fame Vote Reveals It’s Need for Change Immediately

"Media members are not the morality police. Our job is not to settle personal scores, send messages, or punish candidates for being difficult. When voters confuse their role as evaluators with moral arbiters, the Hall loses credibility."

Three Keys to a Successful Super Bowl Radio Row Experience for You and Your Listeners

"Radio row doesn’t owe you anything. Not good guests. Not viral clips. Not validation for the expense. Those are earned through preparation, discipline, and creativity."

Why Leaving Radio Is More Difficult Than Anyone Admits

"Leaving radio isn’t really about finding another job. It requires a redefining of who you are when the mic or the station logo isn’t synonymous with your name anymore."

Was Joe Rogan Too Cool or Too Afraid to Try to Win the Golden Globes’ Best Podcast Award?

Even if he has the most popular podcast, he probably wasn't going to win the award. Would confronting that be too tall of a task?

What Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl Halftime Show Teaches Rock Radio About Cume Building

The NFL is doing it right. Bad Bunny will be growing cume for the league on Super Bowl Sunday.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Sports Television Shows of 2025

Welcome to day two of Barrett Media's Top 20 series for the 2025 calendar year. This series is well regarded across sports radio, news/talk...

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