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

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"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

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"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

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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

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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?

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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Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

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"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

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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

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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

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