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Dianna Russini’s Return Was a Success But Now Comes the Hard Part

"Russini doesn't need to win over every critic, nor does she need to answer every question thrown her way. But she does need to give people a reason to keep tuning in beyond their curiosity about her personal life."

How Tara Palmeri Built a Digital Media Startup From the Ground Up

"This was a natural place for me to go: to write for myself in my own name, directly to my audience, and have that kind of intimate connection and really pursue the stories that I wanted to pursue."

What Leaving Radio Taught Me About Staying in the Business

"Outside the building, I kept translating everything back into it.."

How Phil Mackey Took SKOR North From Whiteboard to Marconi

"The fact that a small number of people can be so mighty across all these platforms is a testament to how awesome our staff is."

Social Studies: JuJu Gotti, Meadowlark Media

"It’s basically my honor to get this message out. When Dan says something, I'm like, people gotta hear that."

How Marketing Can Undermine Even the Noblest of Programming

The pursuits of what was then considered progressive programming always came in a distant third to integrity and education.

KDKA Brand Manager Dave LaBrozzi Announces Retirement

"If I worked with you, I hope you can say that I gave you my best and that I helped you succeed."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2023

"A total of 30 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Morning Shows category."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2023

Our 9th annual BSM Top 20 series continues with the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2023. As you review the...

Taylor Swift, the BSM Top 20, and the Future of Sports Talk Radio

“As ears leave radio for digital, on-demand platforms, do we really think business as usual is the path to the brightest future?”

Phil Mackey and SKOR North Have Made an Impact in Minnesota

“Looking back, I think the risk would have been not doing it,” said Mackey.  “It's the most fun I have had in my 20-year career doing this.  We do consider it the new model for local sports media.”

Fred Jacobs Can Picture Radio’s Future With AI In Mind

“Anybody can use AI...And I think that's really been the story of the last year. But many people are scared and to some degree, justifiably so.”

The Michael Kay Show to Appear at the 2024 BSM Summit in New York City

"The Michael Kay Show will be part of a featured panel on Wednesday March 13th from 1:15pm-1:50pm."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2023

"A total of 97 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the National Sports Radio Shows category."

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How Tara Palmeri Built a Digital Media Startup From the Ground Up

"This was a natural place for me to go: to write for myself in my own name, directly to my audience, and have that kind of intimate connection and really pursue the stories that I wanted to pursue."

What Leaving Radio Taught Me About Staying in the Business

"Outside the building, I kept translating everything back into it.."

How Phil Mackey Took SKOR North From Whiteboard to Marconi

"The fact that a small number of people can be so mighty across all these platforms is a testament to how awesome our staff is."

Why Local News/Talk Radio Hosts With Big Egos Risk Unemployment

"News/talk stations are largely syndicated, and the local shows, which used to feature a host, producer, and board operator/phone screener, are largely a thing of the past. What does this mean? If you are a local host on a radio station, having a large ego is an invitation to unemployment."