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Bill Cody Dead: WSM Nashville Loses Iconic Morning Voice

"Bill Cody was one of country radio's most enduring voices"

Triple Tigers’ Shane Profitt to Perform at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, Damion ‘Damizza’ Young Joins the Lineup

"Shane is currently on the road opening for Luke Bryan but he's taking a slight detour to join us in NYC to perform for our attendees."

Trend Jacking: The Low-Cost Marketing Strategy Radio Needs Right Now

"One word of caution: do not jack what you do not understand."

Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."

Approaching the Summit: Ken Charles, 95.5 WSB

Sometimes I feel like all of us are in a bubble ... and it's not until you get into a room with other people who do the exact same thing that you do that you find out the challenges you're going through every day

After CBS News Radio: News Radio Industry Executives Speak on What Comes Next

Nearly 100 years of broadcast history came to an end when CBS News Radio aired its final newscast. The network that shaped generations of...

What News/Talk Radio PDs Value From a Network News Partner

"There is some showbiz involved in using the network..."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 35 program directors appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Program Directors category."

How Ken Charles Prepared 95.5 WSB for a Winter Storm for the Ages

"We had daily 9:30 meetings that included my news director, our meteorologist, morning anchor, assistant program director, and honestly, anybody else who happened to be floating around who wanted to join."

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Reveals Its First 22 Speakers

"This event is designed to serve executives, managers, programmers, talent, sales/advertising professionals, and anyone who has an interest in better understanding the audio business."

What Are the 2026 New Year’s Resolutions For News/Talk Radio PD’s?

"Sometimes we can fall into the trap of thinking it's always politics. That's not always the case."

Toast to 10: News/Talk PDs Share How Barrett Media Helped the Format

"You share thoughts that others cannot. Early in my career I couldn’t wait to see the newest issue of Radio & Records. It connected the industry. You have created that vibe on the site."

Why Chris Berry, Ken Charles, Brad Lane, and Ann Thomas Find Value in the BNM Summit

We all have what we think are unique challenges in our home markets and it is important to not only know there are many others with the same challenges, but it is great to learn how they are managing them.

2025 BNM Summit Welcomes Chris Berry, Mary Sandberg Boyle, Ken Charles, and Drew Anderssen

"The 2025 BSM Summit takes place on September 3-4, 2025 in New York City at the Ailey Theater. Tickets are discounted until June 30th to $224.99 for media professionals."

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Triple Tigers’ Shane Profitt to Perform at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, Damion ‘Damizza’ Young Joins the Lineup

"Shane is currently on the road opening for Luke Bryan but he's taking a slight detour to join us in NYC to perform for our attendees."

Trend Jacking: The Low-Cost Marketing Strategy Radio Needs Right Now

"One word of caution: do not jack what you do not understand."

Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."

The Digital Cul-de-Sac: How Algorithms Are Limiting Music Discovery

"The algorithm is no longer just helping listeners find music. In many cases, it is deciding what discovery even means."