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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,"

WJR 760’s Ann Thomas Shares How Digital Has Expanded the Program Director Role

"How can I take what we're doing on the air and make sure it's seen on social media, on Facebook, on YouTube? It's been challenging. But honestly, it's been a lot of fun, too."

Stephen A. Smith Added to Star-Studded News Media Lineup at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"Today, the full schedule for the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit presented by Point to Point Marketing has been released."

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

"A total of 35 program directors appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Program Directors category."

WJR 760 Names Marie Osborne Director of Community Affairs & News

"She brings a powerful voice and a wealth of experience to this vital role, and I am pleased that she has accepted this new position.”

Why Chris Berry, Ken Charles, Brad Lane, and Ann Thomas Find Value in the BNM Summit

We all have what we think are unique challenges in our home markets and it is important to not only know there are many others with the same challenges, but it is great to learn how they are managing them.

Barrett Media and iMAR Entertainment Partner on the 2025 BNM Summit, 4 More Speakers Join the Lineup

"Barrett Media has partnered with iMAR Entertainment to offer media brands an exclusive opportunity to attend the Summit through 100% barter – no cash required."

760 WJR Detroit Program Director Ann Thomas Shares Several Key Takeaways from the BNM News Summit

The news media industry continues to buzz about the BNM Summit earlier this month. Ann Thomas from Cumulus Media's WJR Detroit, even spoke to...

WJR 760 to Debut New Weekend Show Focused on Education

The show will be hosted by Dr. Robert Livernois who spent 36 years in public education.

760 WJR Adds Renee Vitale, Lloyd Jackson, Jamie Edmonds to Mornings, New Sports Show at Night

"I am pleased that Jamie, Lloyd, Lomas, and Renee have agreed to be part of WJR's great new lineup. They all bring a tremendous amount of experience to WJR..."

Ann Thomas Charts a New Course for WJR

"I do not think radio is dying. I think it’s all about what radio can do and what stations can do to make themselves an important part of the community."

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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."