Tag: Barrett Media Top 20 of 2025

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The Industry According to Gary Jay, Land Shark Promotion Studio

"Radio cannot afford to become a tired jukebox with 15 minutes of commercials every hour."

Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

Why the Barrett Media Top 20 Lists Matter to Music Radio Professionals

Where else would you find national shows winning in some formats and great local talent in Philly, Detroit, and Boston winning in others?

Two Important Reminders Courtesy of Barrett Media’s Top 20 Series

"There are two things I want to remind you of that are important but far too often pushed aside."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 CHR/Top 40 Radio Shows of 2025

"One hundred sixty three (163) CHR/Top 40 radio shows appeared on ballots submitted by our voters this year."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 CHR/Top 40 Radio Program Directors of 2025

"Eighty eight (88) CHR/Top 40 programmers appeared on ballots submitted by our voters this year."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 AC/Hot AC Radio Shows of 2025

"Two hundred thirty nine (239) AC/Hot AC radio shows appeared on ballots submitted by our voters this year."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 AC/Hot AC Radio Program Directors of 2025

"One hundred forty nine (149) AC/Hot AC program directors appeared on ballots submitted by our voters this year."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Shows of 2025

"Two hundred and thirty three (233) Country radio shows appeared on ballots submitted by our voters this year."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Program Directors of 2025

"Eighty eight (88) Country program directors appeared on ballots submitted by our voters this year."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Urban/Hip Hop Radio Shows of 2025

"Two hundred and fifty one (251) Urban/Hip Hop radio shows appeared on ballots submitted by our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Urban/Hip Hop Radio Program Directors of 2025

"One hundred and eight (108) Urban/Hip Hop radio program directors appeared on ballots submitted by our voters."

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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

How Matt Barrie Is Prepared To Tackle the Challenge of Hosting SEC Nation

"If you're a college football junkie like I am, there are few jobs with ESPN that scratch that itch. SEC Nation is one of them."