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The Barrett Media Summit Returns to New York City in 2027

"For the first time ever, the Summit is expanding to four days."

ESPN’s Troy Aikman Dilemma: Three Options Before the Super Bowl

"At some point, ESPN has to decide whether it wants the conversation surrounding its first Super Bowl to be about the broadcast it has assembled or the one it might be losing."

Why the 2026 Midterms Haven’t Inherited ‘The Podcast Election’ Label

"When we go back to 2024, Donald Trump was making lots of podcast appearances. That was easy to watch and monitor. It was very easy to compare his appearances with those of his opponent, Kamala Harris. That’s one of the reasons we’re probably not seeing as much hubbub about it this year.”

Steve & Gina Win CMA Honors by Simply Being Themselves

"In more than 20 years of working together, I can count on one hand the number of times we've truly disagreed."

Why News/Talk Radio Leaders Shouldn’t Fear Diving Into the World of Digital Content

Do you see any scenario in the next five or ten years where people use their phones less? Do you believe audiences will spend less time on the internet? I don’t. You don’t. Nobody paying attention does.

Glenn Beck Has Shown Us the Future of AI in Media: It’s Equally Terrifying and Exciting

It feels like the dawn of the internet all over again — that same sense of stepping into a digital frontier with endless space to explore.

How 550 KFYI PD Aaron Trimmer Keeps the Station Near the Top of the Phoenix Radio Ratings

"You have to have great talent that you can trust will driver listenership to the shows."

Can MS NOW Include Enough to Make a DTC Offering Enticing?

How much more content do networks really think consumers want? The answer, in most cases, isn’t as complex as executives seem to believe.

Does Bari Weiss Want to Be the Face of CBS News?

The network has a plethora of highly-qualified and experienced interviewers in its stable. So why is Bari Weiss leading a town hall with Erika Kirk?

With Candace Owens Courting Controversy and Conspiracies, News/Talk Radio Hosts Share How They’d Move Forward

"I used to think the audience could see through bull(expletive). Now I'm not so sure."

How Spotify Wrapped Became the Greatest Marketing Tool in Audio History

Every user becomes a billboard. Every post becomes free advertising. Competitors can try all they want, but there is only one original.

What News/Talk Radio Hosts Can Learn From Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson Interviews

The lesson here is absolutely counterintuitive to everything you might think about landing interviews.

WLS-AM 890 PD Stephanie Tichenor Leads With a Chicago-Centric Strategy

"Listeners know when you're not dedicated towards them. They can figure that out. They can see through it."

Why News/Talk Radio Leaders Need to Trust More Than Just Gut Instinct As Digital Continues to Rise

The immediacy of live radio is often touted as one of its strengths. But there's a significant portion of the audience that doesn't give a hoot about that feature.

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ESPN’s Troy Aikman Dilemma: Three Options Before the Super Bowl

"At some point, ESPN has to decide whether it wants the conversation surrounding its first Super Bowl to be about the broadcast it has assembled or the one it might be losing."

Why the 2026 Midterms Haven’t Inherited ‘The Podcast Election’ Label

"When we go back to 2024, Donald Trump was making lots of podcast appearances. That was easy to watch and monitor. It was very easy to compare his appearances with those of his opponent, Kamala Harris. That’s one of the reasons we’re probably not seeing as much hubbub about it this year.”

Steve & Gina Win CMA Honors by Simply Being Themselves

"In more than 20 years of working together, I can count on one hand the number of times we've truly disagreed."

If Rock Bands Were Halloween Candy, Who’s the Full-Size Bar?

"A great Candy Superhouse is like a great RockTernative music library. It’s loaded with king-sized hits like Snickers, Reese’s and Hershey’s. "