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Cumulus Media Releases Statement On Greg Papa Departure From KNBR

"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

The Soul of Radio Is Fading: Can Executives Bring Creativity Back to Life?

"Every leader’s tenure eventually comes to an end. When yours does, how do you want to be remembered?"

Toast to 10: Connecting Across Music Radio

"It feels like the Barrett team is always identifying challenges we face and asking themselves, 'What can we learn from this?'"

Toast to 10: The 10 Most Important Columns I’ve Written Since 2015

"These are the 10 most important columns I've written since this brand launched in 2015."

How Can Radio Best Address the Anniversary of September 11th?

"A simple, heartfelt acknowledgment of the lives lost, the families impacted, and the heroism shown ensures that listeners know you recognize the significance, emotional impact, and power of the day"

Is the Media Industry Ready For An AI Tsunami?

"If a machine can do your job 10x better and faster, and it provides significant savings to your company, how do you think this story ends for you?"

Why Do Radio Executives Continue to Distance Themselves From Radio?

"If the company's radio stations are reaching half the adult population in their local markets, why seek separation from your radio identity? That's a heck of a story."

Why is a ‘Final Show’ Difficult for Talent and Management to Execute?

"A final show shouldn’t be about ego. It should be about closure for the host, company, and audience."

Bob Pittman: iHeartMedia Will Use AI to Save $150 Million in 2025

"Much of how we use AI is in mining data to better understand our audience, the consumer."

Media Executives Gain By Getting Out of Their Comfort Zones

"By escaping my comfort zone, I was able to gain insights to be more effective helping my clients, our readers, and my business."

NAB VP of Research Dan McDonald Has a Birds Eye View of the Media Industry

Dan’s perch at NAB gives him a clear view of the changes going on.

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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."