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Barrett Media Offering FREE Summit Tickets to Media Pros Who Lost Work in 2026

"The last thing I'm worried about are ticket sales. I'd rather play a part in helping someone learn a few things, and making a valuable connection to get back on their feet."

Approaching The Summit: Mark Adams, Z100/New York

Approaching The Summit is a series of special interviews...

Three National Radio Hall of Famers to Speak at Barrett Media Audio Summit

"They are three of the greatest to ever crack a mic."

KSON’s Kimo Jensen on Longevity, Legacy, and Life After San Diego Radio

Most exits in the media business are, frankly, pretty...

Women’s History Month: Caroline Beasley Discusses Career Growth, Mentorship, and Media Leadership

"Women have long held senior roles within our company, not because of their gender, but because they were the most qualified candidates for the positions."

The One Trait Nearly Every National News/Talk Radio Host Share

I'm not saying this is the key to getting to the top. But I'm also not saying it doesn't hurt to have this quality.

Will More CNN Personnel Follow Kara Swisher Out the Door When Paramount Skydance Takes Over?

You could argue that an aversion to change at CNN led to the ouster of Chris Licht. Is that spirit still alive at the outlet?

CNN’s Relaxed Presentation Won’t Change Its Ratings Performance, But It’s a Start

Viewers likely aren't going to choose CNN because the presentation has changed. But it's at least the right line of thinking.

Women’s History Month: Why Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott Puts an Emphasis on Mentorship

"For those who want to rise, we absolutely need to help them in any way we can, because the greater diversity you have in every position, the more diverse ideas you have to come up with the best solutions."

CBS News Radio’s Demise: Canary in the Coal Mine or Deliberately Destroyed?

Either this is a huge problem for the radio industry or a huge overreaction by CBS News.

Why Rush Limbaugh is Responsible for the Current Conservative Media Civil War

Rush Limbaugh didn't start a fight. He ended one — for decades. And now that he's gone, everyone left standing wants to throw punches. Think...

How Chris Stigall Went From a Card Table to National Syndication with Salem Radio Network

"I lost my job a few years ago in Philadelphia. I thought I was done, I thought I'd seen my best days, and my career was over. And God had other plans."

How News/Talk Radio Can Use Kalshi and Polymarket to Make Content Decisions

This is just another available data set -- for free! -- that programmers and can hosts can use to inform their decisions.

How 93 WIBC Built a Younger Audience Without Losing Its Soul

"We bring a lot of entertainment, even in the places where it may not be thought of as an entertainment daypart."

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Approaching The Summit: Mark Adams, Z100/New York

Approaching The Summit is a series of special interviews...

Three National Radio Hall of Famers to Speak at Barrett Media Audio Summit

"They are three of the greatest to ever crack a mic."

KSON’s Kimo Jensen on Longevity, Legacy, and Life After San Diego Radio

Most exits in the media business are, frankly, pretty...

Why iHeartMedia Should Reconsider ‘Guaranteed Human’ Following Another Round of Layoffs

"Guaranteed human is such a powerful promise. It's also why it rings hollow when the very humans responsible for creating those connections continue to disappear without warning for local audiences."