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Women in Radio Leadership Program Launches Application Period

"Investing in people was one of the most meaningful ways to strengthen our industry,"

Sports Media Has a Serious Reporting Problem

"Nobody in the sports media business who values the truth should feel good about reporters failing to report the Kyle Shanahan or LeBron James stories in real time."

iHeartRadio Layoffs Spark Broadcasting Career Change Conversations

"Most union electricians in New York earn around $200,000 annually when overtime is included."

Unorthodox Or Ill-Fated? 60 Minutes’ New Correspondents Raise Eyebrows

Legacy programs carry more risk than most. 60 Minutes is set to begin season 59, and its brand rests on a very specific kind of credibility.

2025 BSM Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing: Day 1 Recap

Key takeaways from this year's sessions and speakers from day one of the Barrett Media Sports Summit

How Len Kasper Has Become Chicago’s Crosstown Baseball Voice in the Windy City

"I think there was probably a few moments of, 'Wait a minute, I’m hearing a voice that I connect to the other team in town.'"

Approaching The Summit: Marc Silverman, ESPN Chicago

"I always think that when you are around other smart people in our business, it just gives you an even greater pop on your energy."

Approaching The Summit: Jonathan Hood, ESPN Chicago, SiriusXM

"I would just tell people just continue to expand your brand. That's how you bring that synergy to the audience."

Approaching The Summit: Danny Zederman, Good Karma Brands, ESPN Chicago

"We can't be doing what's happening right now, we have to always be looking what's next."

Dan McNeil: My Second Stint at 670 The Score Was the ‘Worst Culture’ I Ever Worked At

“The Score was an absolute disaster. From a culture standpoint, every show was on an island.”

ESPN Michael Wilbon: Expansive Coverage of Bronny James Was Disgraceful

“I found it less than the professional-level standard that I became accustomed to personally at Northwestern, at The Washington Post. Just talking about Bronny James, for what?”

Jonathan Hood: MLB Tokyo Series Games Should Not Count

"These games in Japan count because we’re getting money for Japan. That’s not right.”

ESPN Chicago Names Jeff Meller New White Sox Radio Pregame, Postgame Host

"He has great passion for the Sox and all Chicago sports. This is a ‘dream job’ for him and we know he will add great value to our broadcasts.”

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Sports Radio Stations

"A total of 33 sports stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Stations category."

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Sports Media Has a Serious Reporting Problem

"Nobody in the sports media business who values the truth should feel good about reporters failing to report the Kyle Shanahan or LeBron James stories in real time."

iHeartRadio Layoffs Spark Broadcasting Career Change Conversations

"Most union electricians in New York earn around $200,000 annually when overtime is included."

Unorthodox Or Ill-Fated? 60 Minutes’ New Correspondents Raise Eyebrows

Legacy programs carry more risk than most. 60 Minutes is set to begin season 59, and its brand rests on a very specific kind of credibility.

How Ron Slay Proved a Sports Radio Success Story Doesn’t Always Go as Planned

"Being part of a team, you know when you have something special. This is one that feels special top to bottom. It was a no brainer, and I was extremely excited to stay home and keep my talents at The Zone."