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ESPN’s Removal Of The Bottomline May Have Exposed The More Hidden Distractions

"There was something comforting about turning on ESPN and seeing that ticker crawling across the bottom. It told you that you were plugged into the sports world. Today, the sports world isn't waiting at the bottom of our television anymore."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Tommy Mattern, 105.7 The Point, 92.3 WIL, St. Louis

For 26 years — almost half his life —...

How Mitch Albom Convinced Christopher Gabriel to Give Talk Radio a Try

"Without skipping a beat, he goes, 'I think you'd be pretty good as a talk show host.' And I thought, well, I did radio in college — I never thought about that."

Why College Football Kicking Off Without Lee Corso Just Doesn’t Feel The Same

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

What a Radio Class at WKU Can Teach the Industry About Its Future

Your feedback will help me talk to the faculty about what can be improved in terms of turning out high-quality graduates ready to take on the media world.

The Sinclair AMP Upfront Reveals the Confidence Gap Between Podcasting and Radio

"Sinclair sees real revenue potential in the podcasting space and presented it to buyers with the same seriousness they'd give any major television property."

CRS 26 Hits All The Right Notes in Nashville

"Because there's so much to unpack, I've split my feedback into four categories: Performances, Sessions, Meetings, and Misses."

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Welcomes Andie Summers, Anna Zap and Sean Copeland

"Today, I’m thrilled to add three more talented professionals to our music radio lineup."

Why I’m Returning to the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville

"Country radio and the country music industry operate like a family more than a collection of competing businesses."

Two Important Reminders Courtesy of Barrett Media’s Top 20 Series

"There are two things I want to remind you of that are important but far too often pushed aside."

Audacy’s Demographic Reset Is Exactly What Radio Has Needed For Years

"Radio doesn’t need artificial growth. It needs its real audience counted."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Active/Modern Rock Radio Program Directors of 2025

"Sixty three (63) Rock radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Why Mark Pope’s Comments on Journalism Should Resonate Across Sports Media

"Mark Pope's message was fundamental: choose substance over shortcuts. Authenticity over gimmicks. Long-term trust over short-term validation."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2025

"A total of 90 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the National Sports Radio Shows category."

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20 Brands in 20 Days: Tommy Mattern, 105.7 The Point, 92.3 WIL, St. Louis

For 26 years — almost half his life —...

How Mitch Albom Convinced Christopher Gabriel to Give Talk Radio a Try

"Without skipping a beat, he goes, 'I think you'd be pretty good as a talk show host.' And I thought, well, I did radio in college — I never thought about that."

Why College Football Kicking Off Without Lee Corso Just Doesn’t Feel The Same

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

Ken West WERS-FM: Community Over Commercial Radio Model

"It's important because fun is contagious. Fun can trickle down to staff and trickle out of the speakers to the listener."