Barrett Media’s 2026 Plans Include Top 20 Expansion, Digital Shows, Ad Partnerships and More
"We plan to be more active on video in 2026. It will benefit industry professionals, our audience, and our advertising partners."
The College Football Playoff Got It Right On ESPN With No Change Needed Anytime Soon
"For all its flaws, the College Football Playoff got this part right. Until viewership tells a different story, there’s no reason to fix what isn’t broken."
Band Custody in Rock: What Three Days Grace Got Right—and Others Still Can’t
"Why is this not the case for more bands in rock music, when clearly it works?"
The Major Problem with CBS Evening News’ New Strategy Under Tony Dokoupil
The nightly newscast wants to have a renewed emphasis on appealing to "average Americans." There's just one -- albeit gigantic -- problem with that.
Media Power Has Shifted from Corporations to Creators — and Won’t Be Going Back
"Before the org chart fully flips, this is your window."
Shattering Your Sports Media Comfort Zone Is the 2026 Resolution To Live By
"Ask yourself: If not now, then when? How about trying a resolution that could become your next destination?"
Five Common Sense Items To Make Sports Media Better in 2026
"Instead of forecasting trends or firing off hot takes, here are five common sense things that would genuinely make sports media better in 2026."
Why the End-of-Year Rob Reiner Murder Dominated the Media’s Attention
"I’m disappointed that his son’s struggles with schizophrenia and addiction weren’t more of a teachable moment. The coverage wasn’t deep."
Bidding Farewell to Sydney Sweeney
"No one pays as much attention as we think they do or hope they will."
Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Leads Barrett Media’s Top 5 News/Talk Radio Stories of 2025
The industry saw many highs, while also experiencing some of the lowest of lows.
