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Why First Take Has Earned the Right To Continue Embracing Debate on ESPN

"Viewers know exactly what they're getting from First Take, just as they know what to expect from Pardon the Interruption. When a formula continues to deliver results and remains central to a show's identity, changing it during growing success rarely makes sense."

Barrett Media Retooling Website and Strategy for the AI Search Era

"The point of creating and distributing content is to serve it to an audience that values it, and connect partners to it who can grow their businesses by being associated with it."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Chase Daniels, Q104 and Star 102 Cleveland

"They can forgive a bad break, a bad song, a bad ad. But they can't wait for it to be good. If you're doing it right, they'll stay. If you're not, they'll leave."

Is It Time to Abolish the FCC Entirely?

What's so unusual is the opposition coming from the right, not just the expected criticism from the left.

How Joe Fortenbaugh Turned a Passion For Wagering Into an Expanding ESPN Career

"From arriving in Las Vegas with nothing but ambition to stepping onto the grounds of Churchill Downs with a fresh perspective, Fortenbaugh's career has been built on preparation meeting opportunity."

Why ESPN Radio’s Next Move Could Define How It Views It’s Future

"This decision can’t be about comfort. It can’t be about familiarity. And it definitely can’t be about recreating something that no longer exists. It has to be about vision."

How Broadcasting Layoffs, AI, and Creators Are Redefining the Media Industry

2026 has arrived, and hope springs eternal for many across the broadcasting industry. But before we move forward, we must first revisit some harsh...

Toast to 10: Sports Television Reflects On Barrett Media’s Impact

"The world of sports television is a dynamic and ever-growing industry with more players in the space than ever before. What used to be tentacles of major networks making the headlines, the insertion of streaming platforms of all kinds has now made up for"

‘The Rich Eisen Show’ Heads to ESPN Radio September 2

"Eisen will be taking over the timeslot currently occpupied by Joe & Q hosted by Joe Fortenbaugh and Qiant “Q” Myers."

The Savannah Bananas Are Proof of How Reinvention and a Fans First Approach Can Change the Game

"If I gave you ten years to build a brand that would change the game and your industry and business, could you do it? How would you do it?"

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – National Sports Radio Shows

"A total of 63 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the National Sports Radio Shows category."

Mike Greenberg to Leave Weekday ESPN Radio Show as Part of Forthcoming Lineup Changes

Greenberg is continuing work with ESPN Audio as the host of the First Draft podcast with Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr.

Joe Buck: Calling St. Louis Cardinals Game with Chip Caray Gave ‘Little Bit of Closure’ to MLB Broadcasting Career

"I don’t know that I’ll do it again, but there was a little bit of closure there for me after walking away from Fox after 2021.”

Joe Fortenbaugh: ‘UnSportsmanLike’ Knows I Am Good Content

"The hater look does not look good on a Super Bowl Champion, but that’s where we stand today."

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Barrett Media Retooling Website and Strategy for the AI Search Era

"The point of creating and distributing content is to serve it to an audience that values it, and connect partners to it who can grow their businesses by being associated with it."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Chase Daniels, Q104 and Star 102 Cleveland

"They can forgive a bad break, a bad song, a bad ad. But they can't wait for it to be good. If you're doing it right, they'll stay. If you're not, they'll leave."

Is It Time to Abolish the FCC Entirely?

What's so unusual is the opposition coming from the right, not just the expected criticism from the left.

How Jason Myrtetus Proves Authenticity Leads to Purpose Through His Battle With Cancer

"The responses I’ve received, it’s humbling. In our divided world today, especially on social media. This entire journey has renewed my faith in humanity. There are still a lot of really good people out there."