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Peter Thiele is a weekly news/talk radio columnist for Barrett Media, and an experienced news/talk radio programmer. He recently served as program director for WHO/KXNO in Des Moines, IA. Prior to that role he held programming positions in New York City, San Francisco, Little Rock, Greenville, Hunstville, and Joplin. Peter has also worked as a host, account executive and producer in Minneapolis, and San Antonio. He can be found on Twitter at @PeterThiele.
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Sports Radio
John Skipper: Tom Brady Should Choose Between FOX Sports Broadcasts or Raiders Minority Ownership
"He should make a decision about which one he wants to do."
Bonta Hill Exits ‘The Morning Roast’ on 95.7 The Game in San Francisco
Hill shared the news on Friday before signing off for the final time.
Katie Nolan: ‘We Are Constantly Being Bombarded With Content’
"I don’t want us to start treating it like a show or like a piece of creative content. It’s not – it’s an ad – it’s trying to sell you something."
Erin Maloney Named Program Director of Arizona Sports 98.7, ESPN 620
"I look forward to leading an exceptional team of talented individuals who consistently set the standard for excellence in the industry and taking Arizona Sports to new heights."
Colin Cowherd Announces Move to Chicago in the Spring
"I’ve bounced all over the country, and there’s some advantages and disadvantages to it, but I’m so excited to live in the Midwest, to live in a great city next to cousins."
Sports Columns
The Rise and Fall of David Field
"I know many have piled on David over the past week. Some of it is justified, and some of it isn't."
Tom Brady Has Some Catching Up to Do to Reach Tony Romo Status in the Broadcast Booth
Whether you are a player or a broadcaster, football is very much about tempo and timing.
Gary Krantz and Pete Medhurst Gave Their All to the Radio Industry
"Success requires effort, focus, vision, and sacrifice as much as talent. Few earn promotions and opportunities to perform on grander stages without those qualities."
Kirk Herbstreit’s Emotional Reaction to Ohio State Win Made for Great Television
Kirk Herbstreit didn't wake up and tell himself he was going to get emotional over a game on live television, it just happened. It was real.
Is Market Mobility Still a Thing in Sports Radio?
Market mobility, when it existed, was the sign of a company and boss that took an interest in what came out of their listeners’ speakers.
Sports Television
Julie Stewart-Binks Files Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault While at FS1
Stewart-Binks was a full-time employee at FS1 when the network launched in 2013, and she remained with the company until 2016.
Stephanie McMahon to Host New Show Coming to ESPN+ in March
"It’s really to tell the stories that haven’t been told, and to find out more about the people behind the characters."
ESPN Adds Udonis Haslem as Full-Time NBA Analyst
ESPN has confirmed to Barrett Media a report from...
ESPN Picks Up Option to Continue Broadcasting ACC Sports Through 2036
If ESPN decided not to pick up its option in the contract, the partnership between both entities would have ended following the 2027 season.
Jameis Winston to Serve as Digital Correspondent for FOX Sports Coverage of Super Bowl LIX
In addition to documenting different landmarks around the city and previewing the Super Bowl, Winston will be watching the game with famous friends.
News Radio
Talk Radio 102.3 WGOW Host Brian Joyce Exits
"It’s been fun! See you on the other side."
WRVA Morning Host John Reid Departs to Run for Virginia Lt. Governor
Reid joined the station in 2017 and hosted The John Reid Show from 5:30-10 AM.
Bill Spadea Signs Off From New Jersey 101.5 to Focus on State Governor Race
Spadea has spent nearly a decade hosting mornings at New Jersey 101.5.
Jack Mitchell to Host Both Mornings and Afternoons at 1400 KLIN
Mitchell has hosted mornings since 2006.
What Earning The #1 Spot in the Barrett News Media Top 20 Meant to Tony Katz, Jeff Katz, and Bill Cunningham
“I look at the other people that are on that list and I think, 'My gosh, these are world-class talents. I'm humbled, honored and so grateful to those who voted for me.”
News Columns
Live Talk Radio Has Never Been More Important Than Now
If your audience expects you to be talking about the news, and you’re not, the listeners will learn that they won’t always get what they come to you to get.
News Media Needs to Remember There’s a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Cover Breaking News Tragedies
We need facts, not feelings.
News/Talk Radio Needs to Re-Examine Its Approach as the Generational Shift Continues
You have 12 seconds to impress listeners of this age group. Air personalities need to aircheck themselves.
A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget
The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.
News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House
How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?
News Television
News Media Reacts to Chuck Todd Departing NBC News After Nearly 20 Years
On social media, current and former co-workers shared their well wishes for his future, while detractors shared excitement over the news that he was departing the legacy news brand.
Chuck Todd Announces Exit From NBC News
"I’m pretty excited about a few new projects that are on the cusp of going from ‘pie in the sky’ to ‘near reality.’"
Ratings Roundup: Fox News Scores Most-Watched January in Cable News History
Fox News averaged 2.8 million viewers in primetime during the month, besting MSNBC (734,000) and CNN (522,000).
Jim Acosta Launches New Show on Substack After CNN Departure
"Welcome to my new venture. I'm going independent, at least for now."
Jim Acosta to Leave CNN After Being Left Out of Restructured Lineup
Jim Acosta has worked at CNN since April 2007.
Music News
Kiki Garcia Named New Morning Host At Magic 99.5 Albuquerque
Garcia joins from sister 93.3 The Q, where she had a 16-year run on the “Carlos & Kiki Show.”
KUZZ Bakersfield Raises A Quarter Of A Million Dollars For St. Jude
The radiothon was held this past Wednesday and Thursday with the total exceeding last year’s by more than $10,000.
Manni Supreme Joins 96.1 The Beat Atlanta
Supreme previously hosted on Eminem’s Shade 45 Sirius XM channel as well as Hot 107.9 WHTA and Streetz 94.5 Atlanta.
Aaron ‘Goose’ Seller Joins 99.7 The Blitz Columbus OH
Aaron “Goose” Seller is joining Active Rocker 99.7 The Blitz Columbus joining the “Morning Blitz” with Thick Rick and Kelly Quinn.
Marty Whitney Is Leaving 91X San Diego After Friday Show
This ends his second tour of duty at the station having previously served as MD and evening host from 2003-2006.
Music Columns
Live Talk Radio Has Never Been More Important Than Now
If your audience expects you to be talking about the news, and you’re not, the listeners will learn that they won’t always get what they come to you to get.
News Media Needs to Remember There’s a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Cover Breaking News Tragedies
We need facts, not feelings.
News/Talk Radio Needs to Re-Examine Its Approach as the Generational Shift Continues
You have 12 seconds to impress listeners of this age group. Air personalities need to aircheck themselves.
A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget
The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.
News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House
How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?
Podcasting
Fox News Contributor Raymond Arroyo to Launch Show with iHeartPodcasts
Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo has announced the launch...
‘Music Saved Me’ With Lynn Hoffman Joins iHeartPodcasts Network
The show features compelling stories of passion and resilience, showcasing musicians who have navigated their challenges.
YouTube ‘Investing Heavily’ to Support Audio, Podcast Content
“Google has lots of places where this content could live, and we’re talking with many of those teams, and we will look to integrate into all of those services as it makes sense.”
Brian Stelter to Exit ‘Inside the Hive’ Podcast with Vanity Fair
"Every week, I learned something new from the guests here at the table, and I hope you did as well."
SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’
"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”
Peter Thiele is a weekly news/talk radio columnist for Barrett Media, and an experienced news/talk radio programmer. He recently served as program director for WHO/KXNO in Des Moines, IA. Prior to that role he held programming positions in New York City, San Francisco, Little Rock, Greenville, Hunstville, and Joplin. Peter has also worked as a host, account executive and producer in Minneapolis, and San Antonio. He can be found on Twitter at @PeterThiele.
Sports Radio
John Skipper: Tom Brady Should Choose Between FOX Sports Broadcasts or Raiders Minority Ownership
"He should make a decision about which one he wants to do."
Bonta Hill Exits ‘The Morning Roast’ on 95.7 The Game in San Francisco
Hill shared the news on Friday before signing off for the final time.
Katie Nolan: ‘We Are Constantly Being Bombarded With Content’
"I don’t want us to start treating it like a show or like a piece of creative content. It’s not – it’s an ad – it’s trying to sell you something."
Erin Maloney Named Program Director of Arizona Sports 98.7, ESPN 620
"I look forward to leading an exceptional team of talented individuals who consistently set the standard for excellence in the industry and taking Arizona Sports to new heights."
Colin Cowherd Announces Move to Chicago in the Spring
"I’ve bounced all over the country, and there’s some advantages and disadvantages to it, but I’m so excited to live in the Midwest, to live in a great city next to cousins."
Sports Columns
The Rise and Fall of David Field
"I know many have piled on David over the past week. Some of it is justified, and some of it isn't."
Tom Brady Has Some Catching Up to Do to Reach Tony Romo Status in the Broadcast Booth
Whether you are a player or a broadcaster, football is very much about tempo and timing.
Gary Krantz and Pete Medhurst Gave Their All to the Radio Industry
"Success requires effort, focus, vision, and sacrifice as much as talent. Few earn promotions and opportunities to perform on grander stages without those qualities."
Kirk Herbstreit’s Emotional Reaction to Ohio State Win Made for Great Television
Kirk Herbstreit didn't wake up and tell himself he was going to get emotional over a game on live television, it just happened. It was real.
Is Market Mobility Still a Thing in Sports Radio?
Market mobility, when it existed, was the sign of a company and boss that took an interest in what came out of their listeners’ speakers.
Sports Television
Julie Stewart-Binks Files Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault While at FS1
Stewart-Binks was a full-time employee at FS1 when the network launched in 2013, and she remained with the company until 2016.
Stephanie McMahon to Host New Show Coming to ESPN+ in March
"It’s really to tell the stories that haven’t been told, and to find out more about the people behind the characters."
ESPN Adds Udonis Haslem as Full-Time NBA Analyst
ESPN has confirmed to Barrett Media a report from...
ESPN Picks Up Option to Continue Broadcasting ACC Sports Through 2036
If ESPN decided not to pick up its option in the contract, the partnership between both entities would have ended following the 2027 season.
Jameis Winston to Serve as Digital Correspondent for FOX Sports Coverage of Super Bowl LIX
In addition to documenting different landmarks around the city and previewing the Super Bowl, Winston will be watching the game with famous friends.
News Radio
Talk Radio 102.3 WGOW Host Brian Joyce Exits
"It’s been fun! See you on the other side."
WRVA Morning Host John Reid Departs to Run for Virginia Lt. Governor
Reid joined the station in 2017 and hosted The John Reid Show from 5:30-10 AM.
Bill Spadea Signs Off From New Jersey 101.5 to Focus on State Governor Race
Spadea has spent nearly a decade hosting mornings at New Jersey 101.5.
Jack Mitchell to Host Both Mornings and Afternoons at 1400 KLIN
Mitchell has hosted mornings since 2006.
What Earning The #1 Spot in the Barrett News Media Top 20 Meant to Tony Katz, Jeff Katz, and Bill Cunningham
“I look at the other people that are on that list and I think, 'My gosh, these are world-class talents. I'm humbled, honored and so grateful to those who voted for me.”
News Columns
Live Talk Radio Has Never Been More Important Than Now
If your audience expects you to be talking about the news, and you’re not, the listeners will learn that they won’t always get what they come to you to get.
News Media Needs to Remember There’s a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Cover Breaking News Tragedies
We need facts, not feelings.
News/Talk Radio Needs to Re-Examine Its Approach as the Generational Shift Continues
You have 12 seconds to impress listeners of this age group. Air personalities need to aircheck themselves.
A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget
The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.
News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House
How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?
News Television
News Media Reacts to Chuck Todd Departing NBC News After Nearly 20 Years
On social media, current and former co-workers shared their well wishes for his future, while detractors shared excitement over the news that he was departing the legacy news brand.
Chuck Todd Announces Exit From NBC News
"I’m pretty excited about a few new projects that are on the cusp of going from ‘pie in the sky’ to ‘near reality.’"
Ratings Roundup: Fox News Scores Most-Watched January in Cable News History
Fox News averaged 2.8 million viewers in primetime during the month, besting MSNBC (734,000) and CNN (522,000).
Jim Acosta Launches New Show on Substack After CNN Departure
"Welcome to my new venture. I'm going independent, at least for now."
Jim Acosta to Leave CNN After Being Left Out of Restructured Lineup
Jim Acosta has worked at CNN since April 2007.
Music News
Kiki Garcia Named New Morning Host At Magic 99.5 Albuquerque
Garcia joins from sister 93.3 The Q, where she had a 16-year run on the “Carlos & Kiki Show.”
KUZZ Bakersfield Raises A Quarter Of A Million Dollars For St. Jude
The radiothon was held this past Wednesday and Thursday with the total exceeding last year’s by more than $10,000.
Manni Supreme Joins 96.1 The Beat Atlanta
Supreme previously hosted on Eminem’s Shade 45 Sirius XM channel as well as Hot 107.9 WHTA and Streetz 94.5 Atlanta.
Aaron ‘Goose’ Seller Joins 99.7 The Blitz Columbus OH
Aaron “Goose” Seller is joining Active Rocker 99.7 The Blitz Columbus joining the “Morning Blitz” with Thick Rick and Kelly Quinn.
Marty Whitney Is Leaving 91X San Diego After Friday Show
This ends his second tour of duty at the station having previously served as MD and evening host from 2003-2006.
Music Columns
Live Talk Radio Has Never Been More Important Than Now
If your audience expects you to be talking about the news, and you’re not, the listeners will learn that they won’t always get what they come to you to get.
News Media Needs to Remember There’s a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Cover Breaking News Tragedies
We need facts, not feelings.
News/Talk Radio Needs to Re-Examine Its Approach as the Generational Shift Continues
You have 12 seconds to impress listeners of this age group. Air personalities need to aircheck themselves.
A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget
The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.
News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House
How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?
Podcasting
Fox News Contributor Raymond Arroyo to Launch Show with iHeartPodcasts
Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo has announced the launch...
‘Music Saved Me’ With Lynn Hoffman Joins iHeartPodcasts Network
The show features compelling stories of passion and resilience, showcasing musicians who have navigated their challenges.
YouTube ‘Investing Heavily’ to Support Audio, Podcast Content
“Google has lots of places where this content could live, and we’re talking with many of those teams, and we will look to integrate into all of those services as it makes sense.”
Brian Stelter to Exit ‘Inside the Hive’ Podcast with Vanity Fair
"Every week, I learned something new from the guests here at the table, and I hope you did as well."
SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’
"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”
Peter Thiele is a weekly news/talk radio columnist for Barrett Media, and an experienced news/talk radio programmer. He recently served as program director for WHO/KXNO in Des Moines, IA. Prior to that role he held programming positions in New York City, San Francisco, Little Rock, Greenville, Hunstville, and Joplin. Peter has also worked as a host, account executive and producer in Minneapolis, and San Antonio. He can be found on Twitter at @PeterThiele.
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