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ESPN’s Removal Of The Bottomline May Have Exposed The More Hidden Distractions

"There was something comforting about turning on ESPN and seeing that ticker crawling across the bottom. It told you that you were plugged into the sports world. Today, the sports world isn't waiting at the bottom of our television anymore."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Tommy Mattern, 105.7 The Point, 92.3 WIL, St. Louis

For 26 years — almost half his life —...

How Mitch Albom Convinced Christopher Gabriel to Give Talk Radio a Try

"Without skipping a beat, he goes, 'I think you'd be pretty good as a talk show host.' And I thought, well, I did radio in college — I never thought about that."

Why College Football Kicking Off Without Lee Corso Just Doesn’t Feel The Same

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

Takeaways From The Newsletter Conference and Why the Radio Industry Should’ve Been There

"There's tons of opportunity out there but sometimes you have to enter new rooms to find out."

Barrett Media Sharpens Its Content, Newsletters, Video, and Social Media Today

"We're making adjustments to better serve and expand our audience and partnerships."

Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance Launch Sports Business Hub With Barrett Media Included

"The new sports business hub unites some of the most respected names in sports business journalism."

iHeartMedia, Omnicom Study Shows Audio Ads Drive Major Lift Across Every Key Brand Metric

A new study from iHeartMedia and Omnicom Media Group delivers a clear message to advertisers. Audio isn't background noise — it's a performance engine. The...

The Industry According To….Pat Paxton, Saga Communications

"There is some amazing radio being done in smaller markets. Incredibly talented people who could be working in major markets but choose not to. I think they are underappreciated and underestimated in our industry."

The Three People Every Radio Station Needs — And Why Most Are Missing One

If you have all three, you can build something people remember. If you are missing one, your station can still function, but it will underperform.

The Industry According To….Randy Lane, The Randy Lane Company

"If you want ratings and revenue, the radio show must be priority #1. The ROI still favors the show first and digital as an important second."

Barrett Media Welcomes David Hill and Bethany Kent as Music Radio Editors

"They will serve as co-editors of our Music Radio coverage, adding daily news, regular columns and features, working with our writers, and contributing in the future to additional video projects."

Audacy’s Changes Captured the Industry’s Attention, But Many Missed the Reminders of What Makes Radio Great

"Radio is at its best when it's fun, unpredictable, and showcasing its creativity and connection."

Can Radio Program Directors Separate Kanye West aka Ye from His Music?

"Any artist who can put up those kinds of numbers clearly has a place on the radio."

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20 Brands in 20 Days: Tommy Mattern, 105.7 The Point, 92.3 WIL, St. Louis

For 26 years — almost half his life —...

How Mitch Albom Convinced Christopher Gabriel to Give Talk Radio a Try

"Without skipping a beat, he goes, 'I think you'd be pretty good as a talk show host.' And I thought, well, I did radio in college — I never thought about that."

Why College Football Kicking Off Without Lee Corso Just Doesn’t Feel The Same

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

Ken West WERS-FM: Community Over Commercial Radio Model

"It's important because fun is contagious. Fun can trickle down to staff and trickle out of the speakers to the listener."