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Why Tucker Carlson’s Principles Are Now His Biggest Enemy

Here's the uncomfortable truth about independent conservative media: the audience doesn't want to be informed. They want to be confirmed.

ESPN SportsCenter Still Delivers On Highlights, But Who’s Its Next Greatest Star?

"For decades, SportsCenter wasn’t just where fans consumed sports news. It was where sports media stars were born. As Linda Cohn prepares to sign off, it’s fair to wonder if her retirement represents more than the end of a remarkable career."

The Industry According To: Greg Beharrell, GREG-FM

"How do you think Top 40 makes song number 41 feel?"

Approaching The Summit: Damon Amendolara, SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio

"I'm most passionate about the things that are talked about at the Barrett Media Audio Summit. Those are the things I really consider every day that are really my life. Forget three hours, like I could do three days talking about all the nuances of the industry"

Sinclair: Those Opposing Nexstar-TEGNA Merger ‘Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing’

“They lecture the Commission about competition and the importance of local journalism despite their complete lack of involvement in promoting, preserving, or expanding local news."

2 Lessons the Dr. Pepper Jingle Can Teach News/Talk Radio Pros

Dr. Pepper is a billion-dollar brand. And yet, no one is too big to benefit from being liked.

Netflix Leads Streaming TV Viewership to Record High in December, Nielsen Data Shows

Christmas Day saw a huge increase in viewership for Netflix, as the streaming platform showed an NFL doubleheader and the highly anticipated series finale of Stranger Things.

CNN to Hit Nearly $2 Billion in 2026 Revenue, Warner Bros. Discovery Projections Show

Documents from a lawsuit filed last year reveal that CNN had revenue of $2.2 billion in 2021.

National Religious Broadcasters Join Those Opposed to FCC Lifting Ownership Limits

"Such consolidation risks undermining localism, diminishing viewpoint diversity, and weakening the ability of independently owned and mission-driven stations to serve their communities with responsive, community-focused programming."

NAB: Opponents of Lifting Ownership Cap ‘Rely on Mischaracterized Data’

"It would be one thing if they were citing these studies to diligently identify how local TV station combinations can diminish the provision of news. But unfortunately, there is something more perilous in their position."

Is Nielsen Willing to Burn Nationwide Ratings to Save Its Margins?

"We’ve seen the first crack in a 60-year reign of radio audience measurement."

ChatGPT to Start Testing Ads on Free and Lower-Priced Subscriptions

The company said it will remain open to feedback and that its long-term focus "remains on building products that millions of people and businesses find valuable enough to pay for."

Local Radio and TV Account for Nearly 2.5 Million Jobs and $1.2 Trillion in U.S. Economy, NAB Study Shows

“This industry stands alone in its mission to inform, protect and uplift every community in America, regardless of ZIP code or income level.”

Political Advertising For 2026 Election Cycle Already Past $1 Billion, AdImpact Data Shows

Digital advertising has received the largest share of any medium thus far.

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ESPN SportsCenter Still Delivers On Highlights, But Who’s Its Next Greatest Star?

"For decades, SportsCenter wasn’t just where fans consumed sports news. It was where sports media stars were born. As Linda Cohn prepares to sign off, it’s fair to wonder if her retirement represents more than the end of a remarkable career."

The Industry According To: Greg Beharrell, GREG-FM

"How do you think Top 40 makes song number 41 feel?"

Approaching The Summit: Damon Amendolara, SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio

"I'm most passionate about the things that are talked about at the Barrett Media Audio Summit. Those are the things I really consider every day that are really my life. Forget three hours, like I could do three days talking about all the nuances of the industry"

How to Network Smarter at The Barrett Media Summit

"Success won't be determined by how many sessions you attend. It will be determined, instead, by the quality of the relationships you build."