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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"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."

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."

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

"A total of 58 program directors appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Stations category."

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

"A total of 47 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows category."

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

"A total of 77 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows category."

KFBK to Move Sam Shane From Mornings to Afternoons After Retirement of Tom Sullivan

“I’m humbled and honored to be taking over the time slot occupied by Tom Sullivan at KFBK, a radio station with a rich history of producing superior news/talk programs."

KFBK Host Tom Sullivan Announces Retirement

"It's like going out on top. It's time. I've been doing radio for 45 years."

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Radio Stations

"83 radio stations appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

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."

Inspiration 101: How Program Directors Can Energize a News Talk Radio Staff

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Tom Sullivan Still Loves Hosting Talk Radio Shows After More Than 40 Years

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Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"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."