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Greg Beharrell’s GREG FM Format Debuts in East Tennessee

"I've long been in awe of Knoxville — specifically, the rarity of the letter x being followed by the letter v which, like Greg FM, seems as though it shouldn't work, yet, somehow..."

iHeart Media Reshuffles Hot 99.5 and Z104.3 Lineups After Fred Show Launch

"iHeart is clearly investing in Gomez, moving him into a higher-profile slot — a vote of confidence in his growing company role."

Provident Entertainment Promotes Josie Hardin and Reagan Hughes to Director Roles

"A unique combination of strategic thinking, marketing expertise, and genuine passion for both our artists and industry."

‘Move the Sticks’ Podcast Officially Comes to an End

"It's been a fantastic run for the MTS podcast. Partnering with a respected colleague and friend on 1K+ episodes has been a career milestone."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2021

"A total of 27 programmers were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2020

"The results of BSM's Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2020, as decided on by industry voters."

Programmer Perspectives: News and Sports Talk Radio Aren’t Much Different

"A sports radio station needs be fun to hang around with. A news talk station has to be trustworthy."

BSM’s Top 20 Major Market Program Directors of 2019

"For the first time in 5 years, a new PD has been crowned as the best in the format."

Thank You For Supporting The 2019 BSM Summit

"Jason Barrett provides a recap of the 2019 BSM Summit in Los Angeles."

The BSM Top 20 Major Market Program Directors of 2018

"Radio executives voted to determine the Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2018."

Lessons Learned at the BSM Chicago Programming Summit

When I’m in the moment it can be difficult to enjoy and appreciate the wins. My mind is always thinking about the next challenge...

BSM Programming Summit Day 1

We're live in Chicago for the inaugural Barrett Sports Media programming summit hosted by Jason Barrett. This blog will be updated throughout the day...

The Top 20 Major Market Program Director’s of 2017 Are…

Much of the focus of the BSM Top 20 in sports radio revolves around the on-air talent. For good reason, they're the people who...

BSM Podcast – Season 2 – Episode 13 – Mark Willard – XTRA Sports 1360

Episode 13 of Season 2 includes a fifty minute conversation with San Diego sports talk show host Mark Willard. The discussion focuses on Willard's...

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