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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."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 48 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

Geoff Calkins Announces Departure From 92.9 ESPN January 9

"I'm giving up the radio show. Thanks to all y'all who listened, called, advertised, worked alongside me at 92.9."

Toast to 10: Sports Radio Program Directors Celebrate Barrett Media

"While the industry faces many challenges of yesterday and today, Barrett Media has supported those in positions of power to think differently, be recognized, and create community for a better tomorrow"

Recapping the 2025 BSM Summit in Chicago

"Conferences like ours only work if people show up, gain value, build and extend relationships, and companies support them."

2025 BSM Summit Welcomes Marc ‘Silvy’ Silverman, Leila Rahimi, Scott Shapiro, Andy Roth and Brad Carson

"Today, I'm thrilled to add 5 more talented speakers to our show in Chicago."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Program Directors

"A total of 47 program directors were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Program Directors category."

Brad Carson Continues to See Opportunity at 92.9 FM ESPN in Hoops Haven of Memphis

"It's a really good time for sports, particularly in the south and particularly in Memphis with Grizzlies Basketball.”

Radio Changes The Past Ten Years: The Good And The Bad

The Pandemic was a seismic event in recent years, affecting every business immensely, including radio and all media.

National Radio Day: What Does Radio Mean to Broadcasters?

Happy National Radio Day to all of you out there from your friends at Barrett Media. Radio is obviously a huge part of our...

Eavesdropping, Jason & John, 92.9 FM ESPN

Memphis is a very unique sports town. While home to the Memphis Grizzlies and the University of Memphis, sports fans in the area have...

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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."