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Axl Rose, Ozzy Osbourne & Rock’s Greatest Onstage Meltdowns

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Last year in this space over the 4th, we...

The Zalinski Effect: What a Movie Villain Teaches Us About Radio’s Talent Paradox

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"We just give the driver another reason to plug their phone in and leave us behind."

It’s OK to Be Pro-America: Why Radio Should Embrace July 4th

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"The timing of FIFA visitors coming to the USA as we celebrate our 250th birthday is perfect."

SportsCenter: AM Has the Best Comedy Team on Sports Television

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"Striewski and Scott do not claim to be comedians, but they are hardly your typical studio desk jockeys. In truth, they are beyond labels. They are simply outstanding SportsCenter anchors who showcase their inimitable humor, genuinely enjoy working together, and produce a broadcast that is equally informative and entertaining."

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

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"A total of 58 program directors appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Stations category."

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Program Directors

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"59 brand leaders appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News Talk Program Directors of 2023

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"A total of 69 program directors were eligible for votes in the Mid Market PDs category."

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

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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...

The Value of Live and Local Radio

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Barrett News Media was honored to interview two longtime news/talk programmers in WBT's Mike Schaefer in Charlotte and KMBZ's Alan Furst in Kansas City.

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The Zalinski Effect: What a Movie Villain Teaches Us About Radio’s Talent Paradox

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"We just give the driver another reason to plug their phone in and leave us behind."

It’s OK to Be Pro-America: Why Radio Should Embrace July 4th

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"The timing of FIFA visitors coming to the USA as we celebrate our 250th birthday is perfect."

SportsCenter: AM Has the Best Comedy Team on Sports Television

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"Striewski and Scott do not claim to be comedians, but they are hardly your typical studio desk jockeys. In truth, they are beyond labels. They are simply outstanding SportsCenter anchors who showcase their inimitable humor, genuinely enjoy working together, and produce a broadcast that is equally informative and entertaining."

AI Isn’t Replacing Sports Media Talent, It’s Replacing Those Who Ignore It

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"Five years from now, I don't think employers will ask whether applicants know how to use AI. They'll simply assume they do, just as they assume candidates know how to send an email, edit audio, or post to social media. The differentiator won't be whether you use AI. It'll be how effectively you use it."