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Counting the Ballots on the Dashboard: Turning In-Car Data Into Street-Level Wins

"Lock in every data point, or you leave incredible metrics on the table."

What Scott Shannon Taught Me About Radio, Golf, and Generosity

"When the Stones walked in, disappointment hit me — I knew the conversation was over."

Why SiriusXM Is Investing Heavily in News and Talk Radio

Its portfolio includes properties that reach tens of millions of listeners. That infrastructure doesn't just super serve music fans or sports bettors — it's tailor-made for talk.

How Fox News Audio’s ‘No Fear’ Strategy Built It for the Digital Age

Fox News Audio Senior Vice President John Sylvester isn't...

790 KABC Program Director Luis Segura Named PD of 105.9 WMAL

790 KABC Program Director Luis Segura has been named the new Program Director of 105.9 WMAL in Washington, D.C. Segura originally joined KABC in Los...

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."

105.9 WMAL PD Bill Hess Announces Retirement

Hess spent 15 years leading WMAL.

WMAL Picks Derek Hunter to Replace Vince Coglianese in Afternoon Drive

“His width of interests will make for a fun and informative afternoon program as we wrestle this news cycle each day.”

Cumulus Media Promotes Pete Mundo to Vice President of News/Talk

"Pete is among our most dynamic leaders, in ANY format.

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Program Directors

"35 brand leaders appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

Introducing The First 14 Speakers For September’s 2024 BNM Summit

"Today, we start moving forward and building the news media industry's premiere event of 2024."

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Major Market News Talk Program Directors of 2023

"A total of 39 program directors received votes in the Major Market PDs category."

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Program Directors of 2022

The first week of our inaugural BNM Top 20 of 2022 series presented by Steve Stone Voiceovers comes to an end with a look at...

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"What this partnership can do is give NASCAR another opportunity to reconnect with younger audiences through a more authentic voice than traditional television coverage often provides."