Barrett Media
Jon Lafayette is the Sports Editor for Barrett Media. His focus is on the business of sports, including revenue-generating activities, executive intrigue and on-air and behind the scenes talent. Jon previously covered big stories in the media industry as business editor of Broadcasting+Cable. Before B+C, Jon covered the TV and advertising industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago. He can be reached by email at Jon@BarrettMedia.com.
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Sports Radio
Tom Hamilton Named Recipient of 2025 Ford C. Frick Award
"For a generation of listeners, Tom Hamilton is the very definition of Cleveland baseball."
Sports Radio 810 WHB Adds Simulcast on 103.7 FM in Partnership with Cumulus Media
"We thank Donna Baker and Cumulus Media. We have been working well over a year on this long-term partnership."
Mike Ricordati: Kirk Herbstreit ‘Makes His Living Talking Down to You’
"He has disdain for fanbases like ours – he really does – and you can hear it when he talks, and then he plays the victim card."
Mark Onwiler Exits 1620 The Zone PD Role to Manage Mizzou Student Media
"I could not be more excited to work with students who are striving to become the next generation of journalists, broadcasters, and storytellers."
Gregg Giannotti: Jon Heyman ‘Just Lost It’ on WFAN
"The reaction to it was insane to me."
Sports Columns
Sports Rights Fees Will Continue to Rise As Games Shift to Streaming, Says Former Turner Boss David Levy
‘M.A.S.H. and Seinfeld and all the great shows that eventually ended, they end. And you know, maybe this is where [Inside the NBA] ends, maybe this is where it doesn’t end.’
Disney Has Streaming Advantages With ESPN That it Must Lean Into
“Making it a premium add-on to Disney+ instead of its own product may not solve that problem entirely, but it does create the advantage of convenience.”
Radio Companies Are Opening The Door For Creators and Digital Giants to Emerge
"I understand radio's need to control costs, but each time a top talent is sent packing, they're being dared to launch a business and create future revenue pain for their former outlet."
Good for Stephen A. Smith, But Will ESPN Eventually Regret This Mega Deal?
I don't think I would be the first person to say that while supremely talented, Stephen A.'s BS meter runs a smidge higher than most.
Women’s Sports Boom Could Get Volleyball Bump
"Networks and sponsors are making investments to reach women’s sports viewers."
Sports Television
NBC Sports Hires Frank DiGraci as Coordinating Producer for NBA Coverage
NBC Sports, staffing up for next season when it...
Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN Direct-to-Consumer ‘Could be Disruptive to the Traditional Ecosystem’
"Now, we’ve done more than just about anyone to protect that ecosystem. It has been very good to us, and it will be a priority for us going forward. This is parallel paths."
ESPN Sets Live Heisman Trophy Coverage
ESPN said it will televise the presentation of the...
Georgia Was Most-Watched College Football Team in 2024: Nielsen
The University of Georgia was the most-watched college football...
Jason Kelce Documents ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Appearance, Receives Advice for Upcoming Late Night Show
"When you’re doing a show like this, you want to look right into the camera."
News Radio
KNX News 97.1 FM Shares Behind The Scenes Footage of New Studios
The studio makeover took more than one year to complete.
610 WIOD Names Ryan Gorman and Dana McKay as Morning Hosts, Expands The Manny Munoz Show
“Ryan, Dana, and Manny all bring a passion for news, information, and the South Florida lifestyle. We are excited to have them continue WIOD’s tradition of delivering top-notch spoken-word content.”
Purchase of Alex Jones-Founded InfoWars by The Onion Invalidated By Federal Judge
"We are deeply disappointed in today's decision, but The Onion will continue to seek a resolution that helps the Sandy Hook families receive a positive outcome for the horror they endured."
1130 WISN Names Dan O’Donnell to Replace Mark Belling in Afternoons at iHeartMedia Milwaukee Station
"What's great about this is all of these people are familiar to our listeners."
Luigi Mangione, Alleged Assassin of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Has Ties to WCBM 680 in Baltimore
The station is owned by the estate of Nicholas Mangione, who purchased the station in 1988. He is the great-grandfather of the alleged shooter.
News Columns
News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.
News Talk Radio Hosts and Sports Talent Have a Tendency to Murder Pronouns
If you are the Program Director seeking to maximize the footprint of your station’s locally originated programming, start listening for pronoun abuse. It is a thing.
Radio Station Ownership’s Choice: Pulling the Plug or Plowing Ahead
It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the medium.
Learning Video Editing is a Must for News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts
In an industry that needs to evolve rapidly, we can either learn the skill sets necessary to move the business forward or die on the vine and then go to social media to complain about the industry.
Why YouTube Needs to Be at the Top of Every News/Talk Radio Host’s Mind As 2025 Nears
If you like relevance, exposure, and an extra revenue stream -- and who doesn't? -- you need to put effort into YouTube.
News Television
Joe Rogan Eclipses Outlets Like Fox News and MSNBC on YouTube and Facebook During October
Joe Rogan has become a massive player in the...
Matt Gaetz Slated to Host New Show with OAN
After resigning from Congress and turning down the nomination...
CBS News Hires Former Bloomberg News Reporter Jennifer Jacobs for White House Role
CBS News Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief Mark Lima said Jacobs would be "a key member of our White House unit as we continue our coverage on the White House beat."
CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota Announces Departure
“I’ve had such incredible opportunities here these days 10-plus years."
CBS Evening News to Launch Streaming Companion Show Hosted by John Dickerson
"John has a command of distilling news and storylines for diverse audiences amid a firehose of information and headlines. These capabilities will fuel a lot of what we’ll see nightly on CBS Evening News Plus.”
Music News
Dave Quinn Exits Cumulus Youngstown In Ongoing Budget Cuts.
Quinn's radio career in Youngstown began in 1989 when he joined WQXK (K-105) as an air talent.
Mel McCrae 98.7 Cat Country Pensacola Morning Co-Host/Promotions Directer Is Stepping Down
McCrae, who joined the station three years ago co-hosts mornings with PD Brent Lane.
Ben Beaulieu Upped To Music Director/PM Drive At WKLB Boston
“This incredible opportunity means the world to me because I grew up listening to this station – it’s been the soundtrack to so many moments in my life."
Big Reid Adds PM Drive Duties At KBLX San Francisco
“If you grew up in the Bay Area, you already know how big of a deal this is. I understand how important this brand is to the people who came before me and I don’t take that lightly."
‘Big Rob’ Lewis Joins ‘Mix 100’ Denver As Program Director
Lewis takes over for Steve Marshall, who left in October to become the morning co-host at Bonneville AC 101.1 KOSI.
Music Columns
News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.
News Talk Radio Hosts and Sports Talent Have a Tendency to Murder Pronouns
If you are the Program Director seeking to maximize the footprint of your station’s locally originated programming, start listening for pronoun abuse. It is a thing.
Radio Station Ownership’s Choice: Pulling the Plug or Plowing Ahead
It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the medium.
Learning Video Editing is a Must for News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts
In an industry that needs to evolve rapidly, we can either learn the skill sets necessary to move the business forward or die on the vine and then go to social media to complain about the industry.
Why YouTube Needs to Be at the Top of Every News/Talk Radio Host’s Mind As 2025 Nears
If you like relevance, exposure, and an extra revenue stream -- and who doesn't? -- you need to put effort into YouTube.
Podcasting
SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’
"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”
SiriusXM To Launch Women’s Empowerment Network Podcast Platform
At its inception, it will introduce two new podcasts, with additional original content expected to roll out in the following months.
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
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.
Jon Lafayette is the Sports Editor for Barrett Media. His focus is on the business of sports, including revenue-generating activities, executive intrigue and on-air and behind the scenes talent. Jon previously covered big stories in the media industry as business editor of Broadcasting+Cable. Before B+C, Jon covered the TV and advertising industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago. He can be reached by email at Jon@BarrettMedia.com.
Sports Radio
Tom Hamilton Named Recipient of 2025 Ford C. Frick Award
"For a generation of listeners, Tom Hamilton is the very definition of Cleveland baseball."
Sports Radio 810 WHB Adds Simulcast on 103.7 FM in Partnership with Cumulus Media
"We thank Donna Baker and Cumulus Media. We have been working well over a year on this long-term partnership."
Mike Ricordati: Kirk Herbstreit ‘Makes His Living Talking Down to You’
"He has disdain for fanbases like ours – he really does – and you can hear it when he talks, and then he plays the victim card."
Mark Onwiler Exits 1620 The Zone PD Role to Manage Mizzou Student Media
"I could not be more excited to work with students who are striving to become the next generation of journalists, broadcasters, and storytellers."
Gregg Giannotti: Jon Heyman ‘Just Lost It’ on WFAN
"The reaction to it was insane to me."
Sports Columns
Sports Rights Fees Will Continue to Rise As Games Shift to Streaming, Says Former Turner Boss David Levy
‘M.A.S.H. and Seinfeld and all the great shows that eventually ended, they end. And you know, maybe this is where [Inside the NBA] ends, maybe this is where it doesn’t end.’
Disney Has Streaming Advantages With ESPN That it Must Lean Into
“Making it a premium add-on to Disney+ instead of its own product may not solve that problem entirely, but it does create the advantage of convenience.”
Radio Companies Are Opening The Door For Creators and Digital Giants to Emerge
"I understand radio's need to control costs, but each time a top talent is sent packing, they're being dared to launch a business and create future revenue pain for their former outlet."
Good for Stephen A. Smith, But Will ESPN Eventually Regret This Mega Deal?
I don't think I would be the first person to say that while supremely talented, Stephen A.'s BS meter runs a smidge higher than most.
Women’s Sports Boom Could Get Volleyball Bump
"Networks and sponsors are making investments to reach women’s sports viewers."
Sports Television
NBC Sports Hires Frank DiGraci as Coordinating Producer for NBA Coverage
NBC Sports, staffing up for next season when it...
Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN Direct-to-Consumer ‘Could be Disruptive to the Traditional Ecosystem’
"Now, we’ve done more than just about anyone to protect that ecosystem. It has been very good to us, and it will be a priority for us going forward. This is parallel paths."
ESPN Sets Live Heisman Trophy Coverage
ESPN said it will televise the presentation of the...
Georgia Was Most-Watched College Football Team in 2024: Nielsen
The University of Georgia was the most-watched college football...
Jason Kelce Documents ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Appearance, Receives Advice for Upcoming Late Night Show
"When you’re doing a show like this, you want to look right into the camera."
News Radio
KNX News 97.1 FM Shares Behind The Scenes Footage of New Studios
The studio makeover took more than one year to complete.
610 WIOD Names Ryan Gorman and Dana McKay as Morning Hosts, Expands The Manny Munoz Show
“Ryan, Dana, and Manny all bring a passion for news, information, and the South Florida lifestyle. We are excited to have them continue WIOD’s tradition of delivering top-notch spoken-word content.”
Purchase of Alex Jones-Founded InfoWars by The Onion Invalidated By Federal Judge
"We are deeply disappointed in today's decision, but The Onion will continue to seek a resolution that helps the Sandy Hook families receive a positive outcome for the horror they endured."
1130 WISN Names Dan O’Donnell to Replace Mark Belling in Afternoons at iHeartMedia Milwaukee Station
"What's great about this is all of these people are familiar to our listeners."
Luigi Mangione, Alleged Assassin of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Has Ties to WCBM 680 in Baltimore
The station is owned by the estate of Nicholas Mangione, who purchased the station in 1988. He is the great-grandfather of the alleged shooter.
News Columns
News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.
News Talk Radio Hosts and Sports Talent Have a Tendency to Murder Pronouns
If you are the Program Director seeking to maximize the footprint of your station’s locally originated programming, start listening for pronoun abuse. It is a thing.
Radio Station Ownership’s Choice: Pulling the Plug or Plowing Ahead
It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the medium.
Learning Video Editing is a Must for News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts
In an industry that needs to evolve rapidly, we can either learn the skill sets necessary to move the business forward or die on the vine and then go to social media to complain about the industry.
Why YouTube Needs to Be at the Top of Every News/Talk Radio Host’s Mind As 2025 Nears
If you like relevance, exposure, and an extra revenue stream -- and who doesn't? -- you need to put effort into YouTube.
News Television
Joe Rogan Eclipses Outlets Like Fox News and MSNBC on YouTube and Facebook During October
Joe Rogan has become a massive player in the...
Matt Gaetz Slated to Host New Show with OAN
After resigning from Congress and turning down the nomination...
CBS News Hires Former Bloomberg News Reporter Jennifer Jacobs for White House Role
CBS News Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief Mark Lima said Jacobs would be "a key member of our White House unit as we continue our coverage on the White House beat."
CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota Announces Departure
“I’ve had such incredible opportunities here these days 10-plus years."
CBS Evening News to Launch Streaming Companion Show Hosted by John Dickerson
"John has a command of distilling news and storylines for diverse audiences amid a firehose of information and headlines. These capabilities will fuel a lot of what we’ll see nightly on CBS Evening News Plus.”
Music News
Dave Quinn Exits Cumulus Youngstown In Ongoing Budget Cuts.
Quinn's radio career in Youngstown began in 1989 when he joined WQXK (K-105) as an air talent.
Mel McCrae 98.7 Cat Country Pensacola Morning Co-Host/Promotions Directer Is Stepping Down
McCrae, who joined the station three years ago co-hosts mornings with PD Brent Lane.
Ben Beaulieu Upped To Music Director/PM Drive At WKLB Boston
“This incredible opportunity means the world to me because I grew up listening to this station – it’s been the soundtrack to so many moments in my life."
Big Reid Adds PM Drive Duties At KBLX San Francisco
“If you grew up in the Bay Area, you already know how big of a deal this is. I understand how important this brand is to the people who came before me and I don’t take that lightly."
‘Big Rob’ Lewis Joins ‘Mix 100’ Denver As Program Director
Lewis takes over for Steve Marshall, who left in October to become the morning co-host at Bonneville AC 101.1 KOSI.
Music Columns
News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.
News Talk Radio Hosts and Sports Talent Have a Tendency to Murder Pronouns
If you are the Program Director seeking to maximize the footprint of your station’s locally originated programming, start listening for pronoun abuse. It is a thing.
Radio Station Ownership’s Choice: Pulling the Plug or Plowing Ahead
It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the medium.
Learning Video Editing is a Must for News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts
In an industry that needs to evolve rapidly, we can either learn the skill sets necessary to move the business forward or die on the vine and then go to social media to complain about the industry.
Why YouTube Needs to Be at the Top of Every News/Talk Radio Host’s Mind As 2025 Nears
If you like relevance, exposure, and an extra revenue stream -- and who doesn't? -- you need to put effort into YouTube.
Podcasting
SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’
"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”
SiriusXM To Launch Women’s Empowerment Network Podcast Platform
At its inception, it will introduce two new podcasts, with additional original content expected to roll out in the following months.
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
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.
Jon Lafayette is the Sports Editor for Barrett Media. His focus is on the business of sports, including revenue-generating activities, executive intrigue and on-air and behind the scenes talent. Jon previously covered big stories in the media industry as business editor of Broadcasting+Cable. Before B+C, Jon covered the TV and advertising industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago. He can be reached by email at Jon@BarrettMedia.com.
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