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ESPN Should Use Michael Wilbon’s Absence to Plan Pardon the Interruption’s Future

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"ESPN shouldn't wait until the inevitable arrives to start thinking about what comes next. The network has an opportunity to let the audience see what the next chapter could look like without sacrificing what made the original so special."

How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

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"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

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"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

How Eddie Olczyk Is Embracing a New Chapter Of A Hall of Fame Hockey Broadcasting Career

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"I'm very lucky to be an American-born lead analyst and do that many games in our country. It's very humbling and I feel honored. I'm always trying to make the next one the best one. That remains the goal."

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Reveals Its First 22 Speakers

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"This event is designed to serve executives, managers, programmers, talent, sales/advertising professionals, and anyone who has an interest in better understanding the audio business."

What Jerry Cesak Taught Us About Going Big in Radio

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If you want people to think about your station or your show, you need to do big things that people will talk about.

Redefining Classic Hits in the Streaming Era

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Play what is expected from your brand, but also offer a variety that surprises.

Why Top 40 Radio Has So Few Hits in 2025

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"When 60% of your playlist is made up of the greatest songs from the 90’s through 2023 it takes a lot to stand out."

Why Radio Programmers and Their Teams Need to Be Listener Obsessed at Live Events

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"The entire staff of your station needs to be listener obsessed at every event you participate in."

Why Christmas Music Is Radio’s Biggest Marketing Gift of the Year

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"If there ever was a time to add units, this is it."

How Are Hot AC Stations Finding the HITS in Today’s Crowded Media Landscape?

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Programming a Hot AC station today is harder than ever! The landscape has never been more cluttered. Listeners are swimming in a sea of...

Hits on the Horizon: Alex Warren, Coco Jones, Tyler Nance, and Good Neighbours

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"What are the potential hits for this week? Let's take a look."

Toast to 10: Current Barrett Media Writers Share Their Tales

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"I’ve gotten tons of feedback from industry people and fans alike. The reaction has been the strived for 50/50, love and hate."

Hot-AC Radio Stations Must Prioritize Music Discovery

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"This is not just a Hot AC issue. All music radio that plays current music should be taking a more active stance in music discovery for their audiences."
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How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

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"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

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"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

How Eddie Olczyk Is Embracing a New Chapter Of A Hall of Fame Hockey Broadcasting Career

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"I'm very lucky to be an American-born lead analyst and do that many games in our country. It's very humbling and I feel honored. I'm always trying to make the next one the best one. That remains the goal."

Streaming Has Hit Its Ceiling. Now What?

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"Here's the twist. While subscriber counts stalled, fans went back to the record store."