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The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

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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"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

A.I. in Radio: Where Is the Uncrossable Line?

"A.I. does not live in local markets, play games at your remotes, connect with listeners, or comprehend what culture you have built inside your cluster."