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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

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"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

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"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

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Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

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"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Classic Rock Radio Program Directors of 2025

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"Sixty two (62) Classic Rock program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

How Matt Cord Finds Continued Success Stepping Into the Shoes of Legends

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"You don't want to be that much different than what it was before. I know this city and the listeners. They are extremely loyal and they don't like change."

Paul Kelly Named New Morning Show Host at 102.9 WMGK

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"He has been a trusted and versatile part of our family for six years, and as a Philadelphia native who grew up listening to this station, he truly understands MGK’s heritage."

Radio Format Evolution: Keeping Classic Hits Fresh For the Next Generation

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"Stations are actively evolving their formats as the core listener demographic ages and as younger listeners enter the 35-54 target."

Danny Ocean Steps Down From Program Director Role at 93.5 WSBG

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"This has been one of the best radio experiences of my career"

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Classic Rock Radio Program Directors of 2024

2024 Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"53 Classic Rock radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Beasley Media Parts Ways With WMGK Program Director, and WROR Midday Host Eric Johnson

Radio BMM Staff BMM Staff -
"This is the second high-profile change at WMGK in recent months."

Beasley Media Made the Right Call Letting Andre Gardner Host a Final Show on 102.9 WMGK

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Time invested, impact created, trust, and relationships, all factor into these decisions.

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Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

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"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."