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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."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Rock Radio Shows of 2024

"75 Active/Modern rock radio shows appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

‘Honky Tonkin With Big D & Bubba’ Is A Labor Of Love

“Amarillo was our first affiliate. “Now we are on 100 plus radio stations plus the official Country morning show of the United States military on Armed Forces Radio.”

How Erick Erickson Grew His National Profile While Staying Atop the Atlanta Radio Ratings with 95.5 WSB

"I'm still at a point where I can give everybody what they need."

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.

Compass Media Networks to Broadcast 17th College Basketball Season on Terrestrial Radio and Digital Audio

For the 17th straight season, Compass Media Networks will broadcast college basketball games on terrestrial and digital radio platforms, including SiriusXM. This includes 20...

The Erick Erickson Show Raises More Than $300K for Hungry For A Day Charity

Erickson's listeners funded meals for just shy of 8,000 families around the country.

Kat Mykals Named New Host Of ‘Loudwire Weekend’

Mykals, currently the afternoon host at Townsquare Rock “103 GBF” 103.1 Evansville, IN, is set to take over the weekend hosting duties from Chuck Armstrong, who previously held the role on weeknights.

Boomer Esiason, Phil Simms, Jerry Recco, Gregg Giannotti to Call Eagles-Giants National Radio Broadcast for Compass Media Networks

Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on the music, news, and sports media industries. To make sure you're updated on the latest...

Compass Media Networks Announces 2024 College Football Coverage Schedule

Compass Media Networks has announced its 2024 college football schedule for its 16th year of coverage. The games get underway on Thursday August 29...

Steve Beuerlein Named New Dallas Cowboys National Radio Analyst By Compass Media Networks

Compass Media Networks has announced Steve Beuerlein will be the new Dallas Cowboys national radio color analyst. Beuerlein will join play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Ray...

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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."