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Brian Shactman is a weekly columnist for Barrett News Radio. In addition to writing for BNM, Brian can be heard weekday mornings in Hartford, CT on 1080 WTIC hosting the popular morning program ‘Brian & Company’. During his career, Brian has worked for ESPN, CNBC, MSNBC, and local TV channels in Connecticut and Massachusetts. You can find him on Twitter @bshactman.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Sports Radio
Carmelo Anthony, Wave Sports + Entertainment, Back with Season 2 of ‘7PM in Brooklyn’
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
FOX Sports Radio Update Anchors Exit Amid iHeartMedia Layoffs
The news of the reductions at FOX Sports Radio comes on the heels of other widespread cuts made by iHeartMedia nationally.
ESPN Chicago’s David Kaplan to Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus: ‘Coach, Your Cell Phone’s as Bad as the Offense Right Now’
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
93.1 The Fan Names Tyler Avila Program Director, Afternoon Drive Host
"It has been a super crazy last couple of months for me at work, but all of that has paid off and I am super excited to announce that I am the new Program Director for 93.1 The Fan."
104.5 The Team Host/PD Dan Bahl Announces Departure
"I will be leaving the Capital Region, at least as a full-time resident, coming up at the end of the month, and going to a different market.”
Sports Columns
New Nielsen Ratings Rules Don’t Solve Our Biggest Problems
“Those higher numbers are meaningless. I don’t think it takes much critical thinking to realize that.”
Radio Industry Layoffs Aren’t Going Away So How Are You Making Yourself Indispensable?
"Radio is trying to push a boulder up a mountain at the moment while others stand in front of it and try to send it backwards."
How Many More iHeartMedia Layoffs Will We Have to Go Through Before Real Change is Made?
If you work for one of the Big Media companies and you are not trying to figure out what your next step is, it is your own fault when, not if, you get caught up in the next round of layoffs.
Bob Costas Decided to Call His Own Shot in Exiting Baseball Play-by-Play
Costas was always a proud person, quite self-critical and constantly looking to adjust for the better.
Radio Screwed Up When It Stopped Thinking Big, Acting Small
Some companies tried to go off and create Think Big, Act Big radio and got away from the local, start-up feel.
Sports Television
Paul Azinger Named Lead Analyst for PGA Tour Champions in 2025
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SEC on ABC Tripleheader Viewership Wins All 3 College Football Windows in Week 11
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NBC Sunday Night Football Averages 19.3 Million Viewers for Lions-Texans Showdown
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Joel Klatt: Prior to Big Noon Saturday on FOX, the Early College Football Window Was ‘Non-Existent’
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Yahoo Sports and The Rich Eisen Show Announce Partnership
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Radio
570 WKBN Host Dan Rivers to Retire After 42 Years
Rivers announced that Wednesday, November 27th will be his final regularly scheduled show in the 9 AM-Noon timeslot.
Shannon Farren During Cuts to KFI-AM 640 Newsroom: ‘I Can’t Do A Show and Not Talk About What’s Going On’
"Yes, it makes sense financially, I guess, if you're going to be the person who has to make those cuts. But, God, you're losing so much, and the station's losing so much, and everyone listening is losing so much."
Sid Rosenberg: Len Berman and Michael Riedel ‘Put On the Worst Show in the History of Radio’ on 710 WOR
"It wasn't bad, it wasn't okay, it was impossible. And the ratings there were even more of a mismatch than what I did to WCBS."
Len Berman Speaks For First Time Following 710 WOR Exit During iHeartMedia Layoffs
Berman shared that being laid off was a "surprise", especially just days after he led the first-ever radio broadcast of the New York City Marathon.
KFI-AM 640 News Director Chris Little, Several News Reporters and Staffers Slashed Amid iHeartMedia Layoffs
Little was named News Director of the station in October 2000 and held that title until being let go Monday.
News Columns
Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
News Talk Radio Needs to Capture the New Young Diverse Men Coming to the Republican Party
Radio is always looking for ways to get younger, this audience can be key.
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
News Television
Fox News Leads All of TV During Week of 2024 Election
It marked the best week for Fox News since November 2020.
CNN Preparing for Mass Layoffs Including Potentially Top-Earning Talents
The layoffs will largely affect the production sector of the company, but high-dollar hosts could also be on the chopping block.
Newsmax Adds New Executive Producers for Morning and Daytime Shows
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Chris Wallace Leaving CNN With Eye on Independent Digital Future
“This is the first time in 55 years I‘ve been between jobs. I am actually excited and liberated by that.”
Fox News Contributor Tom Homan Departing to Join Donald Trump Administration
He served as a contributor to Fox News beginning in 2018.
Music News
NuVoodoo’s 24th Ratings Prospect Study Indicates Top 40 And Hot AC Listeners Most Likely To Engage In Ratings Surveys
Listeners with a strong preference for Top 40 and Hot AC music are more likely to engage in ratings surveys than those who prefer other formats, according to NuVoodoo’s 24th Ratings Prospect Study.
Brian ‘B’ Paiz Joins Pulse FM Goldsboro, NC
This transition, effective Monday, November 18, will see Paiz take on a yet-to-be-announced role.
‘Fun One Radio’ Named Beach Music Radio Station of the Year in South Carolina
This represents the station's fourth win in five years, solidifying its status in the Carolina Beach music community.
Texas Radio Hall Of Fame Inducts Its 2024 Class
The Texas Radio Hall of Fame held its annual reunion and induction ceremonies at the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore on November 1 and 2.
Z100’s Maxwell Moving To 103.5 KTU In New York
Maxwell, the afternoon host for Top 40 "Z100" New York, will transition to sister station Rhythmic AC 103.5 WKTU in the same time slot.
Music Columns
Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
News Talk Radio Needs to Capture the New Young Diverse Men Coming to the Republican Party
Radio is always looking for ways to get younger, this audience can be key.
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
Podcasting
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
News Podcasts Take Top 5 Spots as Dan Bongino, NPR Shows Continue Success in September Podtrac Rankings
In the Podtrac industry rankings, iHeart Audience Network and iHeartPodcasts took the top two spots for largest monthly audiences by group.
Brian Shactman is a weekly columnist for Barrett News Radio. In addition to writing for BNM, Brian can be heard weekday mornings in Hartford, CT on 1080 WTIC hosting the popular morning program ‘Brian & Company’. During his career, Brian has worked for ESPN, CNBC, MSNBC, and local TV channels in Connecticut and Massachusetts. You can find him on Twitter @bshactman.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
Sports Radio
Carmelo Anthony, Wave Sports + Entertainment, Back with Season 2 of ‘7PM in Brooklyn’
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
FOX Sports Radio Update Anchors Exit Amid iHeartMedia Layoffs
The news of the reductions at FOX Sports Radio comes on the heels of other widespread cuts made by iHeartMedia nationally.
ESPN Chicago’s David Kaplan to Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus: ‘Coach, Your Cell Phone’s as Bad as the Offense Right Now’
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
93.1 The Fan Names Tyler Avila Program Director, Afternoon Drive Host
"It has been a super crazy last couple of months for me at work, but all of that has paid off and I am super excited to announce that I am the new Program Director for 93.1 The Fan."
104.5 The Team Host/PD Dan Bahl Announces Departure
"I will be leaving the Capital Region, at least as a full-time resident, coming up at the end of the month, and going to a different market.”
Sports Columns
New Nielsen Ratings Rules Don’t Solve Our Biggest Problems
“Those higher numbers are meaningless. I don’t think it takes much critical thinking to realize that.”
Radio Industry Layoffs Aren’t Going Away So How Are You Making Yourself Indispensable?
"Radio is trying to push a boulder up a mountain at the moment while others stand in front of it and try to send it backwards."
How Many More iHeartMedia Layoffs Will We Have to Go Through Before Real Change is Made?
If you work for one of the Big Media companies and you are not trying to figure out what your next step is, it is your own fault when, not if, you get caught up in the next round of layoffs.
Bob Costas Decided to Call His Own Shot in Exiting Baseball Play-by-Play
Costas was always a proud person, quite self-critical and constantly looking to adjust for the better.
Radio Screwed Up When It Stopped Thinking Big, Acting Small
Some companies tried to go off and create Think Big, Act Big radio and got away from the local, start-up feel.
Sports Television
Paul Azinger Named Lead Analyst for PGA Tour Champions in 2025
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
SEC on ABC Tripleheader Viewership Wins All 3 College Football Windows in Week 11
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
NBC Sunday Night Football Averages 19.3 Million Viewers for Lions-Texans Showdown
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Joel Klatt: Prior to Big Noon Saturday on FOX, the Early College Football Window Was ‘Non-Existent’
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Yahoo Sports and The Rich Eisen Show Announce Partnership
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Radio
570 WKBN Host Dan Rivers to Retire After 42 Years
Rivers announced that Wednesday, November 27th will be his final regularly scheduled show in the 9 AM-Noon timeslot.
Shannon Farren During Cuts to KFI-AM 640 Newsroom: ‘I Can’t Do A Show and Not Talk About What’s Going On’
"Yes, it makes sense financially, I guess, if you're going to be the person who has to make those cuts. But, God, you're losing so much, and the station's losing so much, and everyone listening is losing so much."
Sid Rosenberg: Len Berman and Michael Riedel ‘Put On the Worst Show in the History of Radio’ on 710 WOR
"It wasn't bad, it wasn't okay, it was impossible. And the ratings there were even more of a mismatch than what I did to WCBS."
Len Berman Speaks For First Time Following 710 WOR Exit During iHeartMedia Layoffs
Berman shared that being laid off was a "surprise", especially just days after he led the first-ever radio broadcast of the New York City Marathon.
KFI-AM 640 News Director Chris Little, Several News Reporters and Staffers Slashed Amid iHeartMedia Layoffs
Little was named News Director of the station in October 2000 and held that title until being let go Monday.
News Columns
Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
News Talk Radio Needs to Capture the New Young Diverse Men Coming to the Republican Party
Radio is always looking for ways to get younger, this audience can be key.
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
News Television
Fox News Leads All of TV During Week of 2024 Election
It marked the best week for Fox News since November 2020.
CNN Preparing for Mass Layoffs Including Potentially Top-Earning Talents
The layoffs will largely affect the production sector of the company, but high-dollar hosts could also be on the chopping block.
Newsmax Adds New Executive Producers for Morning and Daytime Shows
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Chris Wallace Leaving CNN With Eye on Independent Digital Future
“This is the first time in 55 years I‘ve been between jobs. I am actually excited and liberated by that.”
Fox News Contributor Tom Homan Departing to Join Donald Trump Administration
He served as a contributor to Fox News beginning in 2018.
Music News
NuVoodoo’s 24th Ratings Prospect Study Indicates Top 40 And Hot AC Listeners Most Likely To Engage In Ratings Surveys
Listeners with a strong preference for Top 40 and Hot AC music are more likely to engage in ratings surveys than those who prefer other formats, according to NuVoodoo’s 24th Ratings Prospect Study.
Brian ‘B’ Paiz Joins Pulse FM Goldsboro, NC
This transition, effective Monday, November 18, will see Paiz take on a yet-to-be-announced role.
‘Fun One Radio’ Named Beach Music Radio Station of the Year in South Carolina
This represents the station's fourth win in five years, solidifying its status in the Carolina Beach music community.
Texas Radio Hall Of Fame Inducts Its 2024 Class
The Texas Radio Hall of Fame held its annual reunion and induction ceremonies at the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore on November 1 and 2.
Z100’s Maxwell Moving To 103.5 KTU In New York
Maxwell, the afternoon host for Top 40 "Z100" New York, will transition to sister station Rhythmic AC 103.5 WKTU in the same time slot.
Music Columns
Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
News Talk Radio Needs to Capture the New Young Diverse Men Coming to the Republican Party
Radio is always looking for ways to get younger, this audience can be key.
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
Podcasting
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
News Podcasts Take Top 5 Spots as Dan Bongino, NPR Shows Continue Success in September Podtrac Rankings
In the Podtrac industry rankings, iHeart Audience Network and iHeartPodcasts took the top two spots for largest monthly audiences by group.
Brian Shactman is a weekly columnist for Barrett News Radio. In addition to writing for BNM, Brian can be heard weekday mornings in Hartford, CT on 1080 WTIC hosting the popular morning program ‘Brian & Company’. During his career, Brian has worked for ESPN, CNBC, MSNBC, and local TV channels in Connecticut and Massachusetts. You can find him on Twitter @bshactman.
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- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
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