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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

Why Career Success Shouldn’t Define Your Personal Worth

"If the foundation of someone’s value rests on what they do, then the question becomes unavoidable: “Who am I without it?"

iHeartMedia Layoffs Continue Into Second Day

If you have been affected by the layoffs and would like your contact information shared with prospective employers or colleagues, please email garrett@barrettmedia.com or john@barrettmedia.com

Spotify Lays off 5% of Workforce Including Staff of the Ringer

"15 total employees were among the cuts, affecting both Spotify Studios and Bill Simmons’ The Ringer outlet."

Audacy Nationwide Layoffs Affecting Radio Stations Continue

"There is expectation that the layoffs will continue into today where a reported up to 300 people total will be cut by the broadcasting entity."

Audacy Begins Round Of Layoffs Affecting Radio Stations Nationwide

"Audacy is announcing these cuts just under six months removed from emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy."

Being Let Go by Corporate Media Should No Longer Surprise Anyone

"I’ll let you all discuss the idea that a multibillion-dollar corporation needed to cut my small 6 figure salary in order to keep the lights on."

How News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts Can Remain Employed

You must be the catalyst. You must be the aggressor in this relationship.

Should Radio Be More Optimistic?

Who out there in radio is doing something new and different and can point to some success?

What the Latest Layoffs Say About the Radio Industry’s Future (Or Lack Of It)

Tell someone you meet that you’re in radio and they’ll shrug and move on as if you told them you work the drive-thru at Culver’s.

Dave Portnoy: If There Aren’t Layoffs, No One Will Have Jobs at Barstool

"There will be issues because people have been let go, and things will break. It's like, 'Oh we actually need that person.' I get that, but we're gonna have to figure it out."

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Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."