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Brandon Young Named PD and Morning Host at Star Country 95.9

"His previous Country format experience in nearby Longview gives him relevant regional context."

What to Know Ahead of the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"If you are not a sponsor, ticket buyer or recipient of a complimentary guest pass and plan to attend, reach out asap. You must be on the ticketed list to gain entry."

How Country Radio Is Turning Up the Volume for America’s 250th

"America's 250th birthday is pushing programmers to go bigger."

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS: Inside Women’s Rise In Live Music

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Doug Hamand Retires After 48 Years In Radio Programming

"Radio has given me more than I ever could have imagined"

Rock Radio Isn’t Dead — Q101’s James Kurdziel Has the Receipts to Prove It

"The worst thing that can happen is something gets so cool that it becomes too cool. And suddenly it's closed. That's your brand over at that point."

Bob Richards Leaving Reno KBUL The Bull

"Richards currently serves as operations manager for Cumulus' four-station Reno cluster and as program director and morning host at Country KBUL."

Radio Personalities Are Why People Listen — So Why Does the Industry Keep Cutting Them?

Whether radio leaders want this to be true or not, the data is unambiguous: in radio, people are the commodity. Listeners want entertainment. They want connection. They want it for free.

Cumulus Lawsuit Against Nielsen Due to Bankruptcy Filing

U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas issued the order Wednesday, ruling that the case must be paused under federal bankruptcy law.

Stop Blaming Cumulus Media — Wall Street Made This Mess

The future of radio is in our hands. We didn't create this predicament, but we do have the opportunity to build that future.

Inside What Makes Mitch Rosen, Paul Mason America’s Top Sports Radio Programmers

"For Rosen and Mason, Barrett Media recognition is appreciated, but it is not the destination. It is a byproduct. A reflection of culture. Of collaboration. Of hiring talented people and giving them the room — and responsibility — to create."

Taking a Peak Behind the Curtain at Nielsen’s PPM Ratings System

If you are thinking, “Huh?” here are the reasonable explanations.

Why Bubba the Love Sponge Believes Owning Your Content Is the Immediate Future for Radio Talent

"All these terrestrial radio hosts that haven’t carved out a digital space, they're f****d. They don't own anything. They don't own their name, image, or likeness. I’ve owned all my content since I was on the Power Pig (WFLZ) in 1992."

Bomani Jones: Fame Is More Important To Broadcast Companies Than Airchecks

"Your air check doesn't matter anymore. They're like, where is your audience?"

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Broadcast Companies Must Rethink Podcast Cross Promotion on Sports Radio Stations

"Broadcast radio remains one of the most powerful promotional tools in media. But power without precision is wasteful. If companies want better results, they need a cross-promotional model that reflects how audiences actually discover content today."