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Mike Golic Jr.: Jason Kelce Learned Hard Truth About Being a Media Member in Viral Phone Incident
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News Radio
Bill Handel: News Outlets Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Make Election Calls on Landslide Races
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77 WABC Hosts Election Night Special With Rita Cosby and John Catsimatidis
The panel featured both sides of the political aisle in an effort to represent all New Yorkers, the station maintained.
The New York Times Adds New Editors for The Daily
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It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
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"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
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- Home
- Sports
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- 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
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Sports Radio
KFJB in Marshalltown, Iowa Seeing Investment in Video, YouTube Strategy for High School Sports Paying Off
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
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"Tom is a rookie and needs to know what is good TV. He's never, probably, been asked that question. 'Tom, do you know what good TV is?' And the answer is, he does not."
Mike Golic Jr.: Jason Kelce Learned Hard Truth About Being a Media Member in Viral Phone Incident
“He’s been an awesome, accessible star while him and Travis have watched their profile grow. But people are just not responsible enough for all that access to a guy that nice.”
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Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
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Sports Columns
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Costas was always a proud person, quite self-critical and constantly looking to adjust for the better.
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Some companies tried to go off and create Think Big, Act Big radio and got away from the local, start-up feel.
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"I wondered if media executives consider what we're doing important. If we stopped covering the business and shut down tomorrow, how much would it matter?"
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Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
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Hill is one of the few sports media personalities who has consistently chosen integrity over dollars.
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WWE Raw Still Brings the Heat Weekly on USA Network
Raw provides a recurring drama with an undercurrent of courage, loyalty, and morality.
SEC on ABC Scores Most-Watched Afternoon Game and Most-Watched Primetime Game in Week 10
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Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions Draw 24.21 Million Viewers for America’s Game of the Week on FOX
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FOX Big Noon Saturday Scores 9.9 Million Viewers for Ohio State-Penn State, Most Watched Big 10 Game of the Season
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Skip Bayless Has His X Account Hacked
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News Radio
Bill Handel: News Outlets Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Make Election Calls on Landslide Races
"If there's going to be a landslide -- I mean a ridiculous landslide -- it can't be announced."
77 WABC Hosts Election Night Special With Rita Cosby and John Catsimatidis
The panel featured both sides of the political aisle in an effort to represent all New Yorkers, the station maintained.
The New York Times Adds New Editors for The Daily
“They’re already in the mix, working collaboratively throughout the newsroom — bringing New York Times reporting to life through vibrant audio..."
WWL Radio Host Scoot Paisant: ‘Pathetic’ That Talk Radio Hosts Have ‘Lack of Respect for the Truth and Facts’ Around 2024 Election
"I am not perfect, but in my entire career I have never purposely promoted misinformation or blatant lies. It really isn’t that hard to tell the truth."
News Media Shares Personal Voting Stories, Selfies, and ‘I Voted’ Stickers on Social Media
Whether it was for a particular candidate or just exercising their right, news media members shared their stories of Election Day 2024 in a variety of ways.
News Columns
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
The End of the Print Newspaper, And the Value of Change
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Talk Radio Hosts Need to Inform During Election Coverage, But Also Have Fun and Enjoy It
In case you were unaware, there's an election around...
News Television
Fox News Leads Broadcast and Cable TV During 2024 Election Night Coverage
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Fox News Anchor Martha MacCallum Shares Behind-The-Scenes Preparations for Election Night Coverage
"Best way to focus? Lots of water, no sugar, a workout in the AM."
NewsNation, Newsmax First Cable News Networks to Call 2024 Election for Donald Trump
At 1:22 AM ET on Wednesday, NewsNation officially became the first television network to project the 2024 presidential race had been won by the Republican nominee.
News Media Reacts to 2024 Presidential Election Results Coverage on Network and Cable News
Plenty of reactions poured in over coverage provided on NBC News, ABC News, Fox News, and CNN, among others.
Nearly 30% of Fox News Viewers Don’t Believe Network is ‘Mainstream Media’, Pew Research Data Shows
13% of those surveyed said Fox News was their main source of political news.
Music News
Mix 101.9 Chicago’s ‘Men Of The Mix’ Raise Money For Breast Cancer Awareness
The Men of The Mix successfully raised $440,543 for the American Cancer Society of Greater Chicagoland, securing third place in nationwide fundraising efforts.
P1 Media Releases Christmas Music Findings And America’s Top 100 Songs
The study evaluated the appeal of the top 100 most-played Christmas songs from the 2023 holiday season, as reported by Mediabase.
Kadie Daye Exits ‘Clay & Company’ Morning Show At Country 106.5 Buffalo
Kadie Daye has left her position at Country 106.5 WYRK in Buffalo after three years on the “Clay & Company” morning show. Her departure is part of recent budget cuts at the station.
IHeartMedia Continues Music Radio Layoffs
Day two of iHeartMedia Nationwide layoffs continue with a growing list of downsized employees.
Longtime WFMS Host Kevin Freeman, WZPL PD and WNTR Host Jimmy Steele, and Others Part of Cumulus Media Indianapolis Layoffs
Cumulus Media has made a significant reduction of force at its Indianapolis cluster.
Music Columns
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
The End of the Print Newspaper, And the Value of Change
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Talk Radio Hosts Need to Inform During Election Coverage, But Also Have Fun and Enjoy It
In case you were unaware, there's an election around...
Podcasting
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.
News Podcasts Take Top 5 Spots as Dan Bongino, NPR Shows Continue Success in September Podtrac Rankings
In the Podtrac industry rankings, iHeart Audience Network and iHeartPodcasts took the top two spots for largest monthly audiences by group.
Brandon Contes is a former reporter for BSM, now working for Awful Announcing. You can find him on Twitter @BrandonContes or reach him by email at Brandon.Contes@gmail.com.
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- 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
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