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3 Must-Watch Barrett Media Audio Summit Panels For Non-Attendees

I could write another 10 takeaways, but hopefully this gives you the incentive to start diving in and watching on YouTube.

SiriusXM’s Julia Cunningham on the Art of Interviewing

There is an art to doing great interviews, and...

Pardon the Interruption Proves Success Can Be Earned by Not Chasing Trends

"After 25 years, Pardon the Interruption remains one of the strongest arguments in sports media that success doesn't always come from chasing every trend. Sometimes, it comes from knowing exactly who you are and having the discipline to stay that way."

Inside Mike Gallagher’s Surprise Tribute to Salem’s Phil Boyce

"We've sort of come full circle together. We've been through a lot of highs, a lot of lows, but we've just had a great ride together. He's one of the most important figures in my career."

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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SiriusXM’s Julia Cunningham on the Art of Interviewing

There is an art to doing great interviews, and...

Pardon the Interruption Proves Success Can Be Earned by Not Chasing Trends

"After 25 years, Pardon the Interruption remains one of the strongest arguments in sports media that success doesn't always come from chasing every trend. Sometimes, it comes from knowing exactly who you are and having the discipline to stay that way."

Inside Mike Gallagher’s Surprise Tribute to Salem’s Phil Boyce

"We've sort of come full circle together. We've been through a lot of highs, a lot of lows, but we've just had a great ride together. He's one of the most important figures in my career."

Why ABC Is Right About the FCC’s Talk Radio Bias

The inconsistency isn't subtle, and it's not accidental either. It tracks almost perfectly with which side of the aisle benefits from each format's political leanings.