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The Industry According to Gary Jay, Land Shark Promotion Studio

"Radio cannot afford to become a tired jukebox with 15 minutes of commercials every hour."

Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 48 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

ESPN Cleveland Elevates Jordan Klimack to Director of Content

"A Cleveland market veteran, Klimack joined ESPN Cleveland in 2018 and served as the producer for The Next Level from 2020 through 2023."

‘The Fan 2’ Announces Launch in Columbus on September 2

"With The Fan 2, we’re bringing Columbus something you can’t get anywhere else — a lineup that’s smart, funny, and flat-out entertaining"

How 97.1 The Fan Crafted Its Latest Lineup Changes

“We have the right people at the right time to help us grow in radio and also in digital.”

How Changes at 97.1 The Fan Could Test Fan Loyalty

"I love sports radio stations being bold, but I have questions."

How Sports Radio Capitalizes on the NFL Draft Spectacle Across America

“There is a buzz about it, no doubt about it."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Program Directors

"A total of 47 program directors were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Program Directors category."

Anthony Rothman and Matty ‘Ice’ Hayes ‘Humbled’ by Recognition as Top Mid Market Midday Show

"To see that number one next to your name, it's humbling, and I know we want to continue that success."

97.1 The Fan Becomes Cincinnati Reds Affiliate in Columbus

The Cincinnati Reds have announced that 97.1 FM The Fan in Columbus, Ohio, is the newest affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds Radio Network. Starting...

National Radio Day: What Does Radio Mean to Broadcasters?

Happy National Radio Day to all of you out there from your friends at Barrett Media. Radio is obviously a huge part of our...

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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

How Matt Barrie Is Prepared To Tackle the Challenge of Hosting SEC Nation

"If you're a college football junkie like I am, there are few jobs with ESPN that scratch that itch. SEC Nation is one of them."