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The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 58 program directors 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 Morning Shows of 2025

"A total of 77 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows category."

KMBZ Selects Jonathan Wier to Pair with Jayme Monacelli After Retirement of Jon Grayson

Wier previously hosted nights on the Audacy Kansas City news/talk station from 2012 to 2019.

98.1 KMBZ Host Jon Grayson Announces Retirement

“I hate to be ambiguous, but the fact is I’ve learned that there are some things I need to do in my life that simply run in conflict with my remaining on-air."

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Radio Stations

"83 radio stations appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows

"46 mid market afternoon shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market N/T Radio Stations of 2022

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Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Program Directors of 2022

The first week of our inaugural BNM Top 20 of 2022 series presented by Steve Stone Voiceovers comes to an end with a look at...

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