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How Fox News Audio’s ‘No Fear’ Strategy Built It for the Digital Age

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Fox News Audio Senior Vice President John Sylvester isn't...

Can Bussin’ With the Boys Be the Beginning of NASCAR’s Survival Plan?

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"What this partnership can do is give NASCAR another opportunity to reconnect with younger audiences through a more authentic voice than traditional television coverage often provides."

How ‘Sources Tell Jeff Passan’ Showcases a Different Side of ESPN’s MLB Insider

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"The suit is replaced by a hoodie, and he adopts a more conversational, relaxed style that adds depth to his on-air persona. On ESPN, it’s all business with reports, updates, stories, and rumors. The podcast feels more like a few guys talking baseball in a cool, entertaining way."

The Accidental Radio Career of 97.1 The River Morning Host Axel Lowe

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"I'm not one of those dudes that's so rock it's not going to be appealing to women. I'm a guy that's got a wife and two daughters. I know how to connect with women."

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

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

KMBZ Selects Jonathan Wier to Pair with Jayme Monacelli After Retirement of Jon Grayson

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Wier previously hosted nights on the Audacy Kansas City news/talk station from 2012 to 2019.

KMBZ’s Scott Parks: Covering Tragedy Different When Its Your Home Market

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"I can't recall in the 12-plus years that we've been together having to cover something so traumatic for the city that we call home. In the city that we live in, and love. Today is hard."

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Midday Shows of 2023

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"A total of 53 mid market midday shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel in the Major Market Midday News/Talk Shows category."

Scott Parks Came Clean About Getting Clean

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"I would like to say that it's been overwhelmingly positive, but it's been nothing but positive. It's been humbling."

KMBZ Host Dana Wright Reveals Threatening Message Led to Listener’s Arrest

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"I am sharing this because I am done being quiet about it."

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Midday Shows of 2022

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Welcome to day three of our inaugural BNM Top 20 series presented by Steve Stone Voiceovers. So far, we've released the results of the...

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2022

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Welcome to day two of our inaugural BNM Top 20 series presented by Steve Stone Voiceovers. This series runs a total of seven days,...

The Value of Live and Local Radio

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Barrett News Media was honored to interview two longtime news/talk programmers in WBT's Mike Schaefer in Charlotte and KMBZ's Alan Furst in Kansas City.

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Can Bussin’ With the Boys Be the Beginning of NASCAR’s Survival Plan?

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"What this partnership can do is give NASCAR another opportunity to reconnect with younger audiences through a more authentic voice than traditional television coverage often provides."

How ‘Sources Tell Jeff Passan’ Showcases a Different Side of ESPN’s MLB Insider

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"The suit is replaced by a hoodie, and he adopts a more conversational, relaxed style that adds depth to his on-air persona. On ESPN, it’s all business with reports, updates, stories, and rumors. The podcast feels more like a few guys talking baseball in a cool, entertaining way."

The Accidental Radio Career of 97.1 The River Morning Host Axel Lowe

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"I'm not one of those dudes that's so rock it's not going to be appealing to women. I'm a guy that's got a wife and two daughters. I know how to connect with women."

Why SiriusXM Is Investing Heavily in News and Talk Radio

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Its portfolio includes properties that reach tens of millions of listeners. That infrastructure doesn't just super serve music fans or sports bettors — it's tailor-made for talk.