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Ed Levine Steps Down from Galaxy Media After 36

"I have no intention of retiring from businesses. Experiential media and live events have an incredibly bright future."

Mary Berner Can’t Stay Silent on Cumulus Media’s San Francisco Mess With Greg Papa and KNBR

"When markets endure damage like this repeatedly, executives have to look closer at what's going on and set things right."

Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Connoisseur Media Reshuffles Bay Area Programming Leadership

"They know how to put the right people in the right positions."

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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Mary Berner Can’t Stay Silent on Cumulus Media’s San Francisco Mess With Greg Papa and KNBR

"When markets endure damage like this repeatedly, executives have to look closer at what's going on and set things right."

Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?