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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."

The Epstein Files Are Consuming Donald Trump and the Media Is Fueling the Blaze

The media narratives underscore how the Epstein files are being used as a tool in partisan battles.

How TV News Stories About SNAP Won the Ratings War and Ended the Government Shutdown

While the stories understandably focus on hungry families, many of whom live paycheck to paycheck, the president achieved his goal, whether the press likes it or not.

After 60 Minutes Interview with Donald Trump, Let’s Examine Line Between Editing and Manipulation

In all of my years editing pieces for time, it has been the journalists’ prerogative to trim the interview to make for a clearer and more cohesive segment.

Media Hypocrisy and NBA Scandal: Who Really Loses When Gambling Wins?

The larger blame lies squarely at the feet of media company behemoths that play on people’s addictions in order to line their already gold-lined pockets.

The TV Revolt Against Pete Hegseth’s Gag Order Should Be a Wake-Up Call

No matter what your profession, talking to someone in person is always a good idea to build relationships and trust. And in this case, it goes both ways.

How CNN, Fox News, ABC News, And Others Covered the Peace Deal in Gaza

Hardly anyone failed to acknowledge what was a monumental deal first before turning to these legitimate points.

When Networks Bow: Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, and the Dual-Edged Sword of Pressure

ABC’s decision to remove Kimmel will forever be a stain on the network. When you make that kind of mistake, it can’t be reversed simply by doing the right thing.

Why Coverage of Charlie Kirk and Jimmy Kimmel Makes Me Want to Quit News

I sit back, depressed and frustrated with the state of our discourse and slanted news coverage.

Toast to 10: Current Barrett Media Writers Share Their Tales

"I’ve gotten tons of feedback from industry people and fans alike. The reaction has been the strived for 50/50, love and hate."

The Gruesome Charlie Kirk Video I Did Not Want to See

Oof. What a week for the world.

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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."

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."