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Coleman Insights and Greater Public Launch Public Radio Underwriting Study

"Stations need practical, research-backed strategies to strengthen revenue performance"

Stephen A. Smith on Potential TV News Future: ‘If the Right Offer Comes Along, I’d Do It’

"Do I think I could do a new show? You damn right I can. With ease, I might add. It ain't hard, not for me."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

Q102’s Mollie Watson Departs Hubbard’s WKRQ Cincinnati

"What started as a dream internship became one of the greatest chapters of my life,"

Former 1130 WISN Morning Host Jay Weber Sets Podcast Debut Date

Weber retired in December after spending 35 years with 1130 WISN.

The Social Media Struggle News/Talk Radio Hosts Must Learn to Live With

Everyone has access to sharing their opinion on any topic at every moment of every day. That isn't always a good thing.

1130 WISN Host Dan O’Donnell Apologizes Following Controversial Social Media Post

"My primary responsibility as a broadcaster, a father, and a person is to always comport myself professionally, appropriately, and compassionately, and I failed to do that."

Former WBBM Newsradio, 1130 WISN Host Betty Sanders Dies

Sanders joined the station in 1972 alongside her husband, Bob.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Stations of 2025

"A total of 82 stations appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Stations category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

"A total of 47 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows category."

1130 WISN Elevates Benjamin Yount To Morning Drive, Adds Jason Goch

"Our listeners count on us to start their day informed and engaged, and I’m excited to continue that in a new time slot while keeping the same commitment to strong local coverage"

The Harsh Truth About News/Talk Radio As 2026 Approaches

As the national political landscape gets saturated with content on YouTube, podcasts, and elsewhere, local stations won’t be able to win by trying to compete exclusively in that lane.

Is 1130 WISN Host Jay Weber Right By Saying The Old Generation of Talk Radio is Over?

To understand the point Weber is making, you have to go back to what he’s referencing.

1130 WISN’s Jay Weber After Retirement Announcement: ‘My Generation of Talk Radio Is Over’

"We were inventing an entirely new aggressive, important, and game-changing genre."

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Stephen A. Smith on Potential TV News Future: ‘If the Right Offer Comes Along, I’d Do It’

"Do I think I could do a new show? You damn right I can. With ease, I might add. It ain't hard, not for me."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

Q102’s Mollie Watson Departs Hubbard’s WKRQ Cincinnati

"What started as a dream internship became one of the greatest chapters of my life,"

Audacy CEO Kelli Turner on Potential Future Sales: ‘Everything Has a Price’

"I think it's hard for anyone that's a business person not to be open for business for the right situation."