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The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Sports Radio Mid Market Midday Shows of 2025

"A total of 70 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category."

Geoff Calkins Announces Departure From 92.9 ESPN January 9

"I'm giving up the radio show. Thanks to all y'all who listened, called, advertised, worked alongside me at 92.9."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Midday Shows

"A total of 59 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Midday Shows category."

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

“A total of 65 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Midday Shows category.”

92.9 ESPN Posts Double Digits in Every Daypart in Memphis Spring Book

Memphis is a town that loves its teams. If you are making time to talk about the Tigers and Grizzlies, people are going to...

Geoff Calkins Sticking With 92.9 ESPN Show After Giving Up Sports Column

"I'm still gonna do a five-day-a-week radio show, and it's still gonna be mostly about sports."

Keyshawn Johnson: ‘Prominent LA Gang Members Not Happy With Ja Morant’

"Those are the sort of things that I worry about because you’re aligning yourself in a position that you know nothing about at all whatsoever – zero about."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2022

"A total of 67 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2021 

"A total of 56 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category."

92.9 ESPN In Memphis, 105.7 The Fan In Baltimore Deliver Big Summer Numbers

"92.9 ESPN remained dominant for the quarter in Memphis, finishing 1st in both weekday prime (13.2) and the full week (10.7)."

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"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

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