Tag: Jason Barrett

As decided on by radio executives and programmers, here are the Top 20 Major Market sports radio afternoon shows for 2020.

As decided on by radio industry executives, BSM reveals the Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2020.

"Promoting awards your station's or personalities' wins is good business. It helps create a reputation of excellence and advertisers want to identify with that."

"The man has a way with words when describing big plays during the course of a game."

"If you want to climb the ladder at your station or group and want to know what it is going to take, why not ask?"

"Olczyk appeals to all ages of fans, especially the younger ones, because he gears a lot of his analysis to the youth hockey players. Some may find it hokey, but in truth it’s great for hockey."

"The pandemic is on and we still have to deliver sales."

“There are 81 program directors eligible for voting consideration in the Major/Mid Market category. The morning shows run 79 deep, Middays have 100, Afternoons are at 90, National shows are 86, Original Podcasts at 117, and Stations are a combined 91.”

“There were so many examples of great content, touching stories, head scratching decisions, and personality rants, but I’m going to focus on twelve things I liked, observed and remain bullish on heading into 2021.”

“It’s easy to wait for the stars to align perfectly to make decisions or stand pat because things are fine at the moment, but changing tomorrow’s outcome requires having a feel for what’s coming, and the conviction to act decisively. Not doing so can hurt your brand or crush your business.”