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Trend Jacking: The Low-Cost Marketing Strategy Radio Needs Right Now

"One word of caution: do not jack what you do not understand."

Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."

The Digital Cul-de-Sac: How Algorithms Are Limiting Music Discovery

"The algorithm is no longer just helping listeners find music. In many cases, it is deciding what discovery even means."

What Does the Future of OutKick Look Like Without Clay Travis

"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."

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 Classic Rock Radio Program Directors of 2025

"Sixty two (62) Classic Rock program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

96.5 KOIT Rebrands as ‘Alysa 96.5’ to Honor Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu

“Alysa Liu has made the entire Bay Area proud.”

How Brian Figula Guides 98.5 KFOX in a Unique Bay Area Radio Market

"It’s critical to keep a fresh playlist, aircheck talent regularly, be on top of trends both on and off air and engage offline."

Bonneville San Francisco’s Brian Figula Discusses An Industry In Transition

“If we could all kind of do that right now to each other and lift people up and just reply to emails. Reply and take 10 seconds and listen to that air check. 20 seconds, 30 seconds, and listen to these air checks."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 AC/Hot AC Radio Program Directors of 2024

"88 AC/Hot AC program directors received votes from our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Classic Rock Radio Program Directors of 2024

"53 Classic Rock radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

The Pulse: 3-Minute Qualifier, Community Connections, And Radio Industry Happenings

With the January 2025 PPM survey, Nielsen has implemented its new 3-minute qualifier.

20 Brands in 20 Days: Brian Figula, 96.5 KOIT, San Francisco

"Every time you turn on the radio station you’re going to be lifted up and you’re going to feel good. That goes not just for the music but the content."

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Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."

The Digital Cul-de-Sac: How Algorithms Are Limiting Music Discovery

"The algorithm is no longer just helping listeners find music. In many cases, it is deciding what discovery even means."

What Does the Future of OutKick Look Like Without Clay Travis

"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."

How Daniel Cormier Is Approaching Calling UFC Freedom 250 as a Landmark Moment for the Sport of MMA

"As a guy that's represented the country in wrestling and the things that I've done, I've always wanted to go to the White House. Now, I have an opportunity to do it. Plus, to do it with fighting and representing the UFC. That's crazy to me."