"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."
When asked why they listen to local radio, 40% of those aged 18-34 said that local content is the key reason. That's higher than the overall level (30%) and the 55+ crowd (20%).
Barrett Media is speaking with some of the top media researchers in the field to see what trends stood out in 2024 and what matters most in research for 2025.
"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."
"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."