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The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

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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Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

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Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

A.I. in Radio: Where Is the Uncrossable Line?

"A.I. does not live in local markets, play games at your remotes, connect with listeners, or comprehend what culture you have built inside your cluster."