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Pierre Robert Belongs in the Radio Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
"Pierre was 70 years old when he passed, and was as successful and important today as he was in the 80's, 90's, 00's and 10's."
Toast to 10: How Barrett Media Has Benefitted Media Researchers
"Having a brand that covers the external and internal trends that are impacting us is vital."
Is a ‘Digital First’ Approach for Radio Companies Too Little Too Late?
"I wish it would have been a conversation 20 years ago, 10 years ago, and even five years ago, at least in more places than it actually was."
Toast to 10: Reflecting on ‘The Barrett Bash’ and the ‘2025 BNM Summit’
"The 2025 BNM Summit is in the books. So too is our 10-year celebration party, 'The Barrett Bash'. A huge thank you to all who attended and supported last week's events."
Radio Industry Veteran Fred Jacobs Shares Parkinson’s Diagnosis
“I’ve been walking around with a secret that actually isn’t all that mysterious to those I know and interact with."
Have Radio Programmers Lost Sense of How To Motivate Their Talent?
"You’ll be surprised how creative and motivated people get with a sense of understanding, instead of another meeting or a cheap cake"
‘The Temple of Rock:’ A New Era for Classic Rock Radio
Described as “a celebration of the music,” it is designed to tap into the ongoing legacy and continue to honor the music for years to come.
As Advertisers Chase Video Podcasts, Radio’s Best Bet Is Still Local
The medium needs to get in the face of advertisers. But the venues may be wrong.
100.3 The Sound’s Lasting Legacy With ‘The Backstagers’
Instead of the goal being to ask people what they thought about the station and gather information, it was about giving them access to the station and creating an open dialogue.
Music Radio Reacts To The Passing Of Sly Stone At Age 82
Stone was known as the front man for Sly and the Family Stone a fusion of rock, soul, funk and gospel.