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“Uncle” Jimmy Dodds, Former Kansas City Podcast, Tv Co-host, Dies At 64

"Jimmy was a great friend. Jimmy did the best that he could. Jimmy was talented. Jimmy had great intentions… Jimmy I just want to say job well done and we will miss you and certainly loved you."

Bill Cody Dead: WSM Nashville Loses Iconic Morning Voice

"Bill Cody was one of country radio's most enduring voices"

Triple Tigers Country Artist Shane Profitt to Perform at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, Damion ‘Damizza’ Young Joins the Lineup

"Shane is currently on the road opening for Luke Bryan but he's taking a slight detour to join us in NYC to perform for our attendees."

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

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

Barrett Media’s Top 20 National News/Talk Radio Shows of 2025

"A total of 62 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the National News/Talk Radio Shows category."

KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM Adds The Chad Benson Show to Evening Lineup

“I’m excited to join KIRO Newsradio and connect with listeners across Seattle."

The Death of Hulk Hogan Proved News/Talk Radio Can Be More Than Just Politics

For someone who has pounded the table saying news/talk radio needs to be more than just politics, I was proud of the industry's reaction to the death of Hulk Hogan.

Chad Benson Knows Personality is the Key to Radio Success in 2025

"At 20-something, you have no life experience. I was blessed enough to be in the business long enough to push it, and keep working and got the opportunity."

Radio America CEO Mike Paradiso Knows How to Mold Talk Radio’s Top Talents

“All good talent have to have a show that is bursting out of them."

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – National News/Talk Radio Shows

71 national talk shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel.

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN Moves Matt Murphy to Afternoons, Adds Chad Benson After Retirement of Brian Wilson

"To be offered the opportunity to entertain and inform listeners in the same chair as greats like Phil Valentine and Brian Wilson is an absolute dream come true."

1080 KRLD Adds The Chad Benson Show to Daily Lineup

“We're excited to bring Chad and his wildly popular show to KRLD and deliver trusted news and insights to our listeners."

KTAR Pairs Bruce St. James and Larry Gaydos in Afternoons, Chris Merrill and Joe Huizenga in Middays

Gaydos will be paired with former 890 WLS morning host Bruce St. James for the 4-7 PM timeslot.

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Afternoon Shows of 2023

"A total of 37 shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel in the Major Market Afternoon News/Talk Shows category."

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Bill Cody Dead: WSM Nashville Loses Iconic Morning Voice

"Bill Cody was one of country radio's most enduring voices"

Triple Tigers Country Artist Shane Profitt to Perform at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, Damion ‘Damizza’ Young Joins the Lineup

"Shane is currently on the road opening for Luke Bryan but he's taking a slight detour to join us in NYC to perform for our attendees."

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."