Tag: barrett media

"We’re excited to give Columbus listeners something they can actively be part of again."

"I’ve really missed it. I didn’t realize how much until I got back in the studio."

News/talk has the audience. It's got the reach. It's certainly got the passion and the credibility. Now it needs the focus.

If you have all three, you can build something people remember. If you are missing one, your station can still function, but it will underperform.

"If the league won’t act, then networks should. Stop paying top voices if they are going to leverage the access you provide for personal gain and influence within the league. That’s not fair to teams, and in an era where the integrity of sports is constantly questioned, it’s certainly not fair to fans."

"Just because you’re in a position doesn’t mean you know what you’re doing. What network executive would have been able to ideate Speakeasy? Then line up talent, build out the studios, and choose the timeslot for Speakeasy. I did that in 54 days."

We're at a point where only the very biggest shows can afford to waste a break. Even the big shows that waste too many breaks will lose audience.

"One of my old bosses challenged his teams with two words: surprise and delight. We like to do that every day with our shows. We have to touch an emotion, and that's when you build a connection with fans who listen."

When I interviewed him in the White House during his first term, he didn't attack. He acknowledged my questions and bobbed and weaved, quickly pivoting to another topic without giving me a clear answer.

"The Predators become the latest franchise to partner with Scripps, joining the Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights."