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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 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

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"A total of 54 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows category."

Mark Madden: Sports Media Is Being ‘Burned to the Ground’

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"It’s hard to accept that it’s not likely to change. Every meathead who once wore cleats, sneakers or skates has a podcast (or will). It is becoming the rule, not the exception"

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Afternoon Shows

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"A total of 54 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Afternoon Shows category."

Joe Brand Honored to Be the ‘Baseball Guy’ Who Got the Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Play-by-Play Job

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Earlier this month, the Pittsburgh Penguins named Joe Brand their new radio play-by-play broadcaster. A quick glance at Brand's resume and you'll see a...

Mark Madden Announces Contract Extension With 105.9 The X

Radio BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"I'm not sure I'm doing the right thing. I am sure this is the last contract, absolutely, and I doubt I'll finish it."

Mark Madden: This Might Be My Last Week on 105.9 The X in Pittsburgh

Radio BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"I'm not like other people on the radio in Pittsburgh, especially now with four days left on my contract."

Mark Madden: The Best Tribute I Can Give Stan Savran Is Leaving His Funeral Early

Radio BSM Staff BSM Staff -
"Death was the only thing that could stop Stan from working. He never would have retired."

Mark Madden Launching Podcast With BetRivers

Television BSM Staff BSM Staff -
Mark Madden: Unfiltered will be released twice a week, recapping the latest in the sports world, sports betting, and pop culture.

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Afternoon Shows of 2020

2020 Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
As decided on by radio industry executives, BSM reveals the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2020.

The BSM Top 20 Mid Market Afternoon Shows of 2018

2018 Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2018."
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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."