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2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

NBC Sports Networks Reportedly Likely Next In Line To Exit Current RSN Model

"As this landscape changes, it’s important to find ways to deliver the product in the way people are consuming the game these days. So it’s a challenge. … I think we’re all optimistic that we can get to a good place."

60 Minutes Producer Henry Schuster Exits

"I have been thinking about leaving for a while now, and when the opportunity presented itself in February, I took it."

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."

John Kobylt: Independent Creators Like Nick Shirley Are Filling the Void Left by Failing Media Industry

"The traditional media is shrinking rapidly, and in its place there is a vacuum — and what's developing in its place is something better."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Midday Shows of 2025

"A total of 37 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Midday Shows category."

KFI AM 640 Announces Upcoming Weekday Lineup Changes Featuring John Kobylt, Tim Conway Jr., Chris Merrill and Michael Monks

"KFI's new weekday lineup hits the Los Angeles airwaves starting February 17th."

The Interview: The John Kobylt Show, KFI AM 640

John Kobylt is a nominee for the Radio Hall of Fame. Let's check in on a recent interview to see how he got to that point.

Radio Hall of Fame Names 2025 Nominees

Voting will begin on Tuesday, May 27th, and conclude on Monday, June 16th.

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market News/Talk Radio Midday Shows

"37 major market midday shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

KFI AM-640 Afternoon Host John Kobylt Has Adjusted to Life Without Ken Chiampou

"The structure of my workday is a lot different, somewhat more stressful than anything on the air. But off air, Ken used to do a lot of work. He was like the super producer on the show."

Larry Elder, Lee Harris, Phil Hendrie, John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou Among 2024 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees

Eight inductees from the list will be announced on Monday, June 17th.

John Kobylt: News Consumers ‘Hear What They Want to Hear’

"If it contradicts what they believe, they just flat out don't believe it."

Do Talk Radio Hosts Have to Be Great Friends to Be Great Co-Hosts?

Is it possible for two or more people to produce great radio and then despise each other off the air? We asked Jack Armstrong, Joe Getty, Gee Scott, and John Kobylt for their thoughts on the topic.

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NBC Sports Networks Reportedly Likely Next In Line To Exit Current RSN Model

"As this landscape changes, it’s important to find ways to deliver the product in the way people are consuming the game these days. So it’s a challenge. … I think we’re all optimistic that we can get to a good place."

60 Minutes Producer Henry Schuster Exits

"I have been thinking about leaving for a while now, and when the opportunity presented itself in February, I took it."

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."