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Mary Berner Can’t Stay Silent on Cumulus Media’s San Francisco Mess With Greg Papa and KNBR

"When markets endure damage like this repeatedly, executives have to look closer at what's going on and set things right."

Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

Longtime KDKA Radio Reporter Greg McAtee Dies

"We lost a great colleague today. Man, did he ever care about doing a great job."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Stations of 2025

"A total of 82 stations appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Stations category."

KDKA Host Chris Moore Retiring After More Than 30 Years

“Having our meaningful discussions about world and local issues, as well as more mundane issues with you has been one of the highlights of my career.”

When the News Hit Home, KDKA Owned the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Story

KDKA showed that sometimes the smartest move is throwing the plan out the window and trusting the newsroom and hosts to follow the news. This was one of those moments, and the station never hesitated.

How KDKA Newsradio Covered the Closing of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The station procured the video distributed to Post-Gazette employees as part of a Zoom meeting that was called with little notice on Wednesday afternoon.

Marshall Adams, Longtime News/Talk Radio Programmer/Consultant, Dies

Adams worked at some of the largest and most influential news/talk stations in the country during his career.

iHeartMedia Miami Names Grace Blazer Senior Vice President of Programming

"I'm incredibly proud and excited to step into my new role at iHeartMedia Miami"

Will The Next Musical Faultline Need Music Radio?

A Musical Fault Line is an event that shakes the cultural fabric, always aided by radio. It is not simply a new artist, song, or album release.

The Interview: The Colin Dunlap Show on KDKA

Dunlap is a relative newcomer to the news/talk radio space. But how does a former newspaper writer handle on-air interviews?

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows

"46 mid market afternoon shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

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Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brady Marks, 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

"I was taught a lot at the station, so I'm a big believer in it. I'm a product of it."