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Why AM Radio’s Future Depends On More Than Just Keeping It In Cars

"You can’t argue that AM radio matters to local communities while replacing local voices with centralized programming. You can’t tell listeners that the AM band is still relevant while giving them fewer reasons to tune in."

How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Amelia’s 30-Year Radio Career Ends at Baltimore’s 98 Rock

"We had every opportunity to go up against our competitors, which aren't terrestrial radio."

How Damien Woody Is Building His Second Act After 15 Years With ESPN

"For me, it’s about seeing content that they haven’t seen from me before. When you’re at ESPN, there’s a certain model that they do things. Now, independence allows me to broaden my reach with different things I can do. Hopefully, earning a new appreciation for what I can bring to the table."

Brendan Carr Under Fire as Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell Question the FCC’s Nexstar-Tegna Decision

"The senators are demanding a response from Carr by April 13th."

Saga Communications SVP of Content Pat Paxton: Government Funding of Public Media is ‘Crazy and Wrong’

"My colleagues and competitors don't get federal funding. We have to compete in the free market like any other business."

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Welcomes Murphy, Sam & Jodi, Tim Roberts, Steve Salhany, James Kurdziel and Devin Steel

We are three and a half months away from hosting one of the media industry's most important conferences. The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit...

What Piers Morgan Hiring Rashida Jones as CEO of His Media Company Says About His Future

There's really only one reason for Morgan to make this move.

Two Important Reminders Courtesy of Barrett Media’s Top 20 Series

"There are two things I want to remind you of that are important but far too often pushed aside."

Audacy’s Demographic Reset Is Exactly What Radio Has Needed For Years

"Radio doesn’t need artificial growth. It needs its real audience counted."

How a Retirement Surge Is Leading to the Great Executive Exodus in Media

"Business today is defined by rapid change and the departure of seasoned leadership. While this presents challenges, it also creates opportunity."

From Presidents to Pop Stars, the ManningCast Is Football’s Most Coveted Invitation

"ESPN’s alternative Monday Night Football presentation featuring Peyton and Eli Manning continued to solidify its place in sports media this past NFL season."

Clay Travis Joins the Barrett Media Audio Summit Lineup

"Clay Travis joins the Summit lineup and will appear in NYC alongside his partner, Buck Sexton."

Audacy CEO Kelli Turner to Speak at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit in New York City

"Kelli will join me for the Keynote Conversation on Tuesday, June 30th."

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How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Amelia’s 30-Year Radio Career Ends at Baltimore’s 98 Rock

"We had every opportunity to go up against our competitors, which aren't terrestrial radio."

How Damien Woody Is Building His Second Act After 15 Years With ESPN

"For me, it’s about seeing content that they haven’t seen from me before. When you’re at ESPN, there’s a certain model that they do things. Now, independence allows me to broaden my reach with different things I can do. Hopefully, earning a new appreciation for what I can bring to the table."

Commercial Clustering: How Radio Defeated Itself

"We were competing against the station across the street while the listener was comparing radio to Spotify, podcasts, satellite radio."