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Jon Lafayette is the Sports Editor for Barrett Media. His focus is on the business of sports, including revenue-generating activities, executive intrigue and on-air and behind the scenes talent. Jon previously covered big stories in the media industry as business editor of Broadcasting+Cable. Before B+C, Jon covered the TV and advertising industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago. He can be reached by email at Jon@BarrettMedia.com.
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Sports Radio
Bob Fescoe: Tom Brady is Better in Open-Form Discussion Than Live Game Broadcasts
"I like him better in that situation than I do on the games though."
670 The Score and Chicago Cubs Announce Contract Extensions for Long-Running Broadcast Team Pat Hughes and Ron Coomer
The Chicago Cubs and Audacy's sports radio station 670...
Ryan Leaf to Host ‘The Last Mile Radio’ on SiriusXM
"It’s not just about telling stories – it’s about building bridges and showing what’s possible when we invest in people’s potential, not their past."
Kenny Mayne: ‘Sometimes I’m Puzzled’ by the Current State of Sports Media
Brian Berger featured former ESPN personality Kenny Mayne on...
Jon Jansen: I Don’t Think Gus Johnson ‘Understands the Context’ of Ohio State-Michigan Rivalry
"Hopefully everybody enjoyed the radio broadcast – turn your TV down."
Sports Columns
Women’s Sports Expected To See Continued Growth, New Horizon Sports & Experiences Shows
Women’s sports has exploded in popularity with television viewers...
Hosts Like Dan Le Batard Need to Know Rebellion Can’t Be Your Brand Forever
If your professional journey were a sentence, revolution isn’t supposed to be a period.
Kap and J.Hood, Mitch Rosen, Danny Zederman, Brandon Spano, Kevin Cassidy, Keith Williams and John Goforth To Speak at the 2025 BSM Summit
"The goal of this event is to bring sports media folks together to share ideas and information, examine issues, build relationships, and celebrate success."
ESPN Pushed the SEC Propaganda Machine Into Overdrive This Season
"It’s shameless, and it undermines the credibility of a lot of knowledgeable and talented people."
Barrett Media Welcomes Jon Lafayette as Sports Editor, Promotes Derek Futterman to Associate Sports Editor
"We want to share news, tell stories, highlight people, and explore business issues that effect all areas of the industry. But to do that, adjustments have to be made."
Sports Television
Fox Sports Says Michigan’s Upset of Ohio State Was Year’s 2nd Most-Watched College Football Game of Season
Fox Sports said Michigan’s stunning upset of arch-rival Ohio...
Kevin Kisner Named Lead Golf Analyst for NBC Sports
"I’m looking forward to offering a different voice and adding a new dynamic to the broadcasts, hopefully reaching more fans and telling things like it is. That’s what I think I do best."
ESPN Tile Added to Disney+ App, Bringing Sports to More Streamers
The Walt Disney Co. said it added an ESPN...
Report: Netflix Targeting Mina Kimes for NFL Christmas Broadcast Studio Show
If Kimes wants to be part of the NFL broadcasts on Christmas Day, ESPN would reportedly permit her to do so.
Amazon Prime Video Black Friday NFL Game Viewership Up 41%
Black Friday was give for Amazon Prime Video, which...
News Radio
Erick Erickson, Abby Phillip Trade Barbs Over Criticism of CNN News Night
"Your show is not good. It is not smart or sharp. It is preening and often deeply ignorant. And at least you won't have to waste your producer's time by continuing to try to get me on your show, which you've tried to do repeatedly."
The Joe Rogan Experience Earns Top Podcast Spot in 2024 Spotify Wrapped
In the top video podcasts in the U.S., The Joe Rogan Experience eclipsed Call Her Daddy and the Lex Fridman Podcast for the top spot.
SuperTalk 99.7 WTN Moves Matt Murphy to Afternoons, Adds Chad Benson After Retirement of Brian Wilson
"To be offered the opportunity to entertain and inform listeners in the same chair as greats like Phil Valentine and Brian Wilson is an absolute dream come true."
Carl Jackson to Fill-In for Dennis Prager Until Salem Radio Network Host Ready to Return
"This is going to be weeks, months, honestly, for him to recuperate and for his body to heal. If we're not telling you information, we're not withholding it from you."
WYPR 88.1 Tabs Taylor Holbrooks As New Morning Edition Host
"
"Taylor’s approach to journalism will bring new energy to our mornings, setting a meaningful tone for WYPR’s morning broadcasts and enriching the listening experience for our audience.”
News Columns
Why YouTube Needs to Be at the Top of Every News/Talk Radio Host’s Mind As 2025 Nears
If you like relevance, exposure, and an extra revenue stream -- and who doesn't? -- you need to put effort into YouTube.
How News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts Can Remain Employed
You must be the catalyst. You must be the aggressor in this relationship.
News Media’s Annual Holiday Dip, And What’s Different (And The Same) This Time
Every time I start to lapse into the mindset that I’d better check in on the news, I remind myself that there is plenty of other material to take its place.
Does The Daily Wire Need News/Talk Radio Or Is It The Other Way Around?
It feels like a bit like the chicken and the egg conundrum. Will The Daily Wire see a diminished presence without a national radio partner? Will news/talk radio suffer without the likes of Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, and Michael Knowles?
Will The Media Industry Adapt To Technological Changes?
"How many traditional news outlets are effectively using TikTok, for example? How well did traditional media fare when Facebook and Google took their content and advertising revenue?"
News Television
MSNBC President Rashida Jones Considering Exit Amid Ratings Downturn
MSNBC has seen a ratings decline since Election Day,...
News Media Reacts to NBC News Report on Former Fox News Host Pete Hegseth And Alcohol Abuse Allegations
"I was not contacted by anyone at NBC News. And no one had closer proximity on a continuous basis. Well…maybe Rachel Campos-Duffy since she sat between us!"
Sean Hannity to Launch Long-Form Interview Show on FOX Nation
The first episode, featuring the conversation with Stallone and his wife Jennifer Flavin Stallone, debuted on the streaming platform today.
CNN Elevates Katelyn Polantz to Correspondent
Polantz has worked at CNN since 2017, and has worked at the forefront of several major federal cases and Department of Justice investigations.
ABC News Senior Vice President Derek Medina Announces Upcoming Departure
"I would like to acknowledge the many people who have positively impacted my experience through the mountains and valleys of the past four decades..."
Music News
Denny Schaffer Set To Retire As Morning Host At 93.5 WRQN Toledo
Denny Schaffer is set to retire from his role as a morning host at Cumulus Media's Classic Hits 93.5 WRQN in Bowling Green/Toledo, OH.
Joe Cicero Steps Down From ‘Star 105.5’ Crystal Lake, IL Morning Show After 15 Years
Cicero announced that his final show will be Friday, and in January, he will join the McHenry Outdoor Theater.
Heather Jennings “106.9 I Am Country” Morning Host Killed In Car Accident
The accident occurred when a 30-year-old woman from Gainesville, driving southbound, lost control of her vehicle and veered into oncoming traffic.
Music Radio Remembers Industry Vet Doug Dahlgren
Doug Dahlgren, known for his work on morning shows in various markets, including Indianapolis and Portland, OR, passed away on November 30 at his home in Chicago.
Dan Markus Joins Civic Media In Milwaukee/Racine
Dan Markus has joined Civic Media Oldies 1400 WRJN/99.9 Racine and 98.1 Kenosha WI as midday host.
Music Columns
Why YouTube Needs to Be at the Top of Every News/Talk Radio Host’s Mind As 2025 Nears
If you like relevance, exposure, and an extra revenue stream -- and who doesn't? -- you need to put effort into YouTube.
How News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts Can Remain Employed
You must be the catalyst. You must be the aggressor in this relationship.
News Media’s Annual Holiday Dip, And What’s Different (And The Same) This Time
Every time I start to lapse into the mindset that I’d better check in on the news, I remind myself that there is plenty of other material to take its place.
Does The Daily Wire Need News/Talk Radio Or Is It The Other Way Around?
It feels like a bit like the chicken and the egg conundrum. Will The Daily Wire see a diminished presence without a national radio partner? Will news/talk radio suffer without the likes of Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, and Michael Knowles?
Will The Media Industry Adapt To Technological Changes?
"How many traditional news outlets are effectively using TikTok, for example? How well did traditional media fare when Facebook and Google took their content and advertising revenue?"
Podcasting
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
Jon Lafayette is the Sports Editor for Barrett Media. His focus is on the business of sports, including revenue-generating activities, executive intrigue and on-air and behind the scenes talent. Jon previously covered big stories in the media industry as business editor of Broadcasting+Cable. Before B+C, Jon covered the TV and advertising industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago. He can be reached by email at Jon@BarrettMedia.com.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
Sports Radio
Bob Fescoe: Tom Brady is Better in Open-Form Discussion Than Live Game Broadcasts
"I like him better in that situation than I do on the games though."
670 The Score and Chicago Cubs Announce Contract Extensions for Long-Running Broadcast Team Pat Hughes and Ron Coomer
The Chicago Cubs and Audacy's sports radio station 670...
Ryan Leaf to Host ‘The Last Mile Radio’ on SiriusXM
"It’s not just about telling stories – it’s about building bridges and showing what’s possible when we invest in people’s potential, not their past."
Kenny Mayne: ‘Sometimes I’m Puzzled’ by the Current State of Sports Media
Brian Berger featured former ESPN personality Kenny Mayne on...
Jon Jansen: I Don’t Think Gus Johnson ‘Understands the Context’ of Ohio State-Michigan Rivalry
"Hopefully everybody enjoyed the radio broadcast – turn your TV down."
Sports Columns
Women’s Sports Expected To See Continued Growth, New Horizon Sports & Experiences Shows
Women’s sports has exploded in popularity with television viewers...
Hosts Like Dan Le Batard Need to Know Rebellion Can’t Be Your Brand Forever
If your professional journey were a sentence, revolution isn’t supposed to be a period.
Kap and J.Hood, Mitch Rosen, Danny Zederman, Brandon Spano, Kevin Cassidy, Keith Williams and John Goforth To Speak at the 2025 BSM Summit
"The goal of this event is to bring sports media folks together to share ideas and information, examine issues, build relationships, and celebrate success."
ESPN Pushed the SEC Propaganda Machine Into Overdrive This Season
"It’s shameless, and it undermines the credibility of a lot of knowledgeable and talented people."
Barrett Media Welcomes Jon Lafayette as Sports Editor, Promotes Derek Futterman to Associate Sports Editor
"We want to share news, tell stories, highlight people, and explore business issues that effect all areas of the industry. But to do that, adjustments have to be made."
Sports Television
Fox Sports Says Michigan’s Upset of Ohio State Was Year’s 2nd Most-Watched College Football Game of Season
Fox Sports said Michigan’s stunning upset of arch-rival Ohio...
Kevin Kisner Named Lead Golf Analyst for NBC Sports
"I’m looking forward to offering a different voice and adding a new dynamic to the broadcasts, hopefully reaching more fans and telling things like it is. That’s what I think I do best."
ESPN Tile Added to Disney+ App, Bringing Sports to More Streamers
The Walt Disney Co. said it added an ESPN...
Report: Netflix Targeting Mina Kimes for NFL Christmas Broadcast Studio Show
If Kimes wants to be part of the NFL broadcasts on Christmas Day, ESPN would reportedly permit her to do so.
Amazon Prime Video Black Friday NFL Game Viewership Up 41%
Black Friday was give for Amazon Prime Video, which...
News Radio
Erick Erickson, Abby Phillip Trade Barbs Over Criticism of CNN News Night
"Your show is not good. It is not smart or sharp. It is preening and often deeply ignorant. And at least you won't have to waste your producer's time by continuing to try to get me on your show, which you've tried to do repeatedly."
The Joe Rogan Experience Earns Top Podcast Spot in 2024 Spotify Wrapped
In the top video podcasts in the U.S., The Joe Rogan Experience eclipsed Call Her Daddy and the Lex Fridman Podcast for the top spot.
SuperTalk 99.7 WTN Moves Matt Murphy to Afternoons, Adds Chad Benson After Retirement of Brian Wilson
"To be offered the opportunity to entertain and inform listeners in the same chair as greats like Phil Valentine and Brian Wilson is an absolute dream come true."
Carl Jackson to Fill-In for Dennis Prager Until Salem Radio Network Host Ready to Return
"This is going to be weeks, months, honestly, for him to recuperate and for his body to heal. If we're not telling you information, we're not withholding it from you."
WYPR 88.1 Tabs Taylor Holbrooks As New Morning Edition Host
"
"Taylor’s approach to journalism will bring new energy to our mornings, setting a meaningful tone for WYPR’s morning broadcasts and enriching the listening experience for our audience.”
News Columns
Why YouTube Needs to Be at the Top of Every News/Talk Radio Host’s Mind As 2025 Nears
If you like relevance, exposure, and an extra revenue stream -- and who doesn't? -- you need to put effort into YouTube.
How News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts Can Remain Employed
You must be the catalyst. You must be the aggressor in this relationship.
News Media’s Annual Holiday Dip, And What’s Different (And The Same) This Time
Every time I start to lapse into the mindset that I’d better check in on the news, I remind myself that there is plenty of other material to take its place.
Does The Daily Wire Need News/Talk Radio Or Is It The Other Way Around?
It feels like a bit like the chicken and the egg conundrum. Will The Daily Wire see a diminished presence without a national radio partner? Will news/talk radio suffer without the likes of Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, and Michael Knowles?
Will The Media Industry Adapt To Technological Changes?
"How many traditional news outlets are effectively using TikTok, for example? How well did traditional media fare when Facebook and Google took their content and advertising revenue?"
News Television
MSNBC President Rashida Jones Considering Exit Amid Ratings Downturn
MSNBC has seen a ratings decline since Election Day,...
News Media Reacts to NBC News Report on Former Fox News Host Pete Hegseth And Alcohol Abuse Allegations
"I was not contacted by anyone at NBC News. And no one had closer proximity on a continuous basis. Well…maybe Rachel Campos-Duffy since she sat between us!"
Sean Hannity to Launch Long-Form Interview Show on FOX Nation
The first episode, featuring the conversation with Stallone and his wife Jennifer Flavin Stallone, debuted on the streaming platform today.
CNN Elevates Katelyn Polantz to Correspondent
Polantz has worked at CNN since 2017, and has worked at the forefront of several major federal cases and Department of Justice investigations.
ABC News Senior Vice President Derek Medina Announces Upcoming Departure
"I would like to acknowledge the many people who have positively impacted my experience through the mountains and valleys of the past four decades..."
Music News
Denny Schaffer Set To Retire As Morning Host At 93.5 WRQN Toledo
Denny Schaffer is set to retire from his role as a morning host at Cumulus Media's Classic Hits 93.5 WRQN in Bowling Green/Toledo, OH.
Joe Cicero Steps Down From ‘Star 105.5’ Crystal Lake, IL Morning Show After 15 Years
Cicero announced that his final show will be Friday, and in January, he will join the McHenry Outdoor Theater.
Heather Jennings “106.9 I Am Country” Morning Host Killed In Car Accident
The accident occurred when a 30-year-old woman from Gainesville, driving southbound, lost control of her vehicle and veered into oncoming traffic.
Music Radio Remembers Industry Vet Doug Dahlgren
Doug Dahlgren, known for his work on morning shows in various markets, including Indianapolis and Portland, OR, passed away on November 30 at his home in Chicago.
Dan Markus Joins Civic Media In Milwaukee/Racine
Dan Markus has joined Civic Media Oldies 1400 WRJN/99.9 Racine and 98.1 Kenosha WI as midday host.
Music Columns
Why YouTube Needs to Be at the Top of Every News/Talk Radio Host’s Mind As 2025 Nears
If you like relevance, exposure, and an extra revenue stream -- and who doesn't? -- you need to put effort into YouTube.
How News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts Can Remain Employed
You must be the catalyst. You must be the aggressor in this relationship.
News Media’s Annual Holiday Dip, And What’s Different (And The Same) This Time
Every time I start to lapse into the mindset that I’d better check in on the news, I remind myself that there is plenty of other material to take its place.
Does The Daily Wire Need News/Talk Radio Or Is It The Other Way Around?
It feels like a bit like the chicken and the egg conundrum. Will The Daily Wire see a diminished presence without a national radio partner? Will news/talk radio suffer without the likes of Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, and Michael Knowles?
Will The Media Industry Adapt To Technological Changes?
"How many traditional news outlets are effectively using TikTok, for example? How well did traditional media fare when Facebook and Google took their content and advertising revenue?"
Podcasting
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
Jon Lafayette is the Sports Editor for Barrett Media. His focus is on the business of sports, including revenue-generating activities, executive intrigue and on-air and behind the scenes talent. Jon previously covered big stories in the media industry as business editor of Broadcasting+Cable. Before B+C, Jon covered the TV and advertising industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago. He can be reached by email at Jon@BarrettMedia.com.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
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