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The Industry According to Gary Jay, Land Shark Promotion Studio

"Radio cannot afford to become a tired jukebox with 15 minutes of commercials every hour."

Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

The Pulse: The Top 20 of 2024, Community Connections, And Radio Industry Happenings

This past Monday, Barrett Media began the Top 20 of 2024 series. The lists feature a who’s who of the best and brightest in the radio industry.

Broadcasters Foundation of America Seeks Donations

This year, requests for emergency grants have surged due to extreme weather conditions in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

K-LOVE And Air1 Raise $2.5 Million For Hurricane Relief

The funds to assist those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton were raised through a series of on-air campaigns for the faith-based nonprofit Convoy of Hope.

Asheville Media Group To Hold Helene Relief Radiothon

Asheville Media Group (AMG) has announced the Rising Together: WNC Hurricane Relief Radiothon.

‘Concert For Carolina’ Offers Streaming Option For Sold Out Fundraiser

This decision comes after tickets for the live event sold out immediately upon release. The livestream offers an additional opportunity to raise funds for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

Clay Travis Broadcasts Show from 570 WWNC to Support Hurricane Helene Relief

"When TV couldn't do it, the newspaper couldn't do it, there was nothing online, the only thing left was AM/FM radio."

Hurricane Preperation Can Help With Other Natural Disasters

Radio promotes its local differences. Are we looking for those differences to help us shine during disasters and times of public need?

570 WWNC, iHeartMedia Asheville Profiled on CBS Evening News

"This is the realest radio has ever been."

Meet the Leaders: Tina Murley, Beasley Media Group

Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on the music, news, and sports media industries. To make sure you're updated on the latest...

Mark Starling And iHeartMedia Asheville Continue Marathon Hurricane Coverage

Starling has only briefly left the station since the storm began, spending his nights sleeping on a blow-up mattress in the conference room.

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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

How Matt Barrie Is Prepared To Tackle the Challenge of Hosting SEC Nation

"If you're a college football junkie like I am, there are few jobs with ESPN that scratch that itch. SEC Nation is one of them."