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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."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Urban/Hip Hop Radio Program Directors of 2025

"One hundred and eight (108) Urban/Hip Hop radio program directors appeared on ballots submitted by our voters."

Apps Are The Most Underrated Asset in Radio

"Owning this piece of your brand in the digital space elevates your personal brand, sharpens your digital skills, and future-proofs your career."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Elroy Smith Star 94.5 Orlando

"If it's just about the music and the music only, people can find that on YouTube or Spotify. If you're not impacting the soul of that listener, you're in trouble."

Black Radio Hall Of Fame Names Class Of 2025

The cohort will be inducted at a ceremony in St. Louis on September 21.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Urban/Hip Hop Radio Program Directors of 2024

"71 Urban/Hip Hop program directors received votes on ballots turned in by our voters."

Shawn Knight Joins Hot 106.5 Jacksonville For Afternoons

Knight joins from AC Majic 107.7 Topeka where he co-hosted “The Majic Morning Show.”

Michael Saunders Named ‘KISS 104.1’ Atlanta Director of Branding And Programming

Cox Media Group (CMG) has named Michael Saunders as the new Director of Branding & Programming for WALR-FM, “KISS 104.1,” Atlanta’s R&B station.

Elroy Smith To Host WILD-AM/Boston Reunion

Cox Media Director Of Urban Content Elroy Smith is set to return to his old home to host the Boston Radio Reunion on July...

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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."

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."

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."