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The Industry According to Gary Jay, Land Shark Promotion Studio

"Radio cannot afford to become a tired jukebox with 15 minutes of commercials every hour."

Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

After CBS News Radio: News Radio Industry Executives Speak on What Comes Next

Nearly 100 years of broadcast history came to an end when CBS News Radio aired its final newscast. The network that shaped generations of...

How iHeartMedia And NBC News Built One Of Radio’s Most Powerful News Operations

NBC News Radio has quietly become one of the most formidable forces in the radio news world, and iHeartMedia's Executive Vice President of News,...

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Reveals Its First 22 Speakers

"This event is designed to serve executives, managers, programmers, talent, sales/advertising professionals, and anyone who has an interest in better understanding the audio business."

Premiere Networks Signs Kevin Cirilli for ‘Hello Future’ Podcast

"I couldn’t be more grateful and humble to be working with such an awesome team of people."

Why Coverage of the Charlie Kirk Funeral Was Vital to iHeartMedia News/Talk Stations

Numerous iHeartMedia news/talk stations aired live coverage of the funeral of Kirk.

Toast to 10: Reflecting on ‘The Barrett Bash’ and the ‘2025 BNM Summit’

"The 2025 BNM Summit is in the books. So too is our 10-year celebration party, 'The Barrett Bash'. A huge thank you to all who attended and supported last week's events."

Why Chris Berry, Ken Charles, Brad Lane, and Ann Thomas Find Value in the BNM Summit

We all have what we think are unique challenges in our home markets and it is important to not only know there are many others with the same challenges, but it is great to learn how they are managing them.

iHeartMedia Names Rob Dawson News Director of Rocky Mountain Region for 24/7 News

“We are excited to bring Rob’s enthusiasm and professionalism to our management team.”

2025 BNM Summit Welcomes Chris Berry, Mary Sandberg Boyle, Ken Charles, and Drew Anderssen

"The 2025 BSM Summit takes place on September 3-4, 2025 in New York City at the Ailey Theater. Tickets are discounted until June 30th to $224.99 for media professionals."

Brian Long Named Program Director of KFI-AM 640, AM 570 LA Sports

The move marks a return to both iHeartMedia and Los Angeles for Long.

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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

How Matt Barrie Is Prepared To Tackle the Challenge of Hosting SEC Nation

"If you're a college football junkie like I am, there are few jobs with ESPN that scratch that itch. SEC Nation is one of them."