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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

How 93 WIBC Built a Younger Audience Without Losing Its Soul

"We bring a lot of entertainment, even in the places where it may not be thought of as an entertainment daypart."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 58 program directors appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Stations category."

Toast to 10: News/Talk PDs Share How Barrett Media Helped the Format

"You share thoughts that others cannot. Early in my career I couldn’t wait to see the newest issue of Radio & Records. It connected the industry. You have created that vibe on the site."

How News/Talk Radio Leaders Advance the Story After Breaking News Happens on Their Station

"Responsible talk hosts always have two targets: to update listeners with the latest facts and to allow the audience to react in a nationally broadcast town hall meeting without devolving into conspiracy theories of fearmongering."

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Program Directors

"59 brand leaders appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

Introducing The First 14 Speakers For September’s 2024 BNM Summit

"Today, we start moving forward and building the news media industry's premiere event of 2024."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Program Directors of 2023

“A total of 45 programmers were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Program Directors category.”

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News Talk Program Directors of 2023

"A total of 69 program directors were eligible for votes in the Mid Market PDs category."

93 WIBC Scores 3 Spectrum Awards from Indiana Broadcasters Association

News coverage by the station was the big winner.

2023 BNM Summit – Day 2

"Relaying news, information, insights, and interesting perspectives shared on stage at the 2023 BNM Summit."

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Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

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Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."