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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

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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."

Gary Krantz and Pete Medhurst Gave Their All to the Radio Industry

"Success requires effort, focus, vision, and sacrifice as much as talent. Few earn promotions and opportunities to perform on grander stages without those qualities."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Shows of 2024

"56 programmers, consultants, and executives voted on the Country category, which was the largest participation for all formats in this series."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Program Directors of 2024

"66 Country radio program directors received votes on ballots turned in by our voters. 19 earned at least one 1st place vote"

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Adult/Classic Hits Radio Shows of 2024

"72 Adult/Classic Hits radio shows appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Adult/Classic Hits Radio Program Directors of 2024

"49 Adult/Classic Hits radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Classic Rock Radio Program Directors of 2024

"53 Classic Rock radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Stop Thinking Of Your Radio Show As Content

"When it comes to creating media, the barrier to entry has been obliterated. As a result, there is too much content competing for a finite amount of attention."

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Radio Stations

"83 radio stations appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Radio Stations

"53 radio stations appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

3 Real Concerns For The Radio Industry

"This format used to launch the biggest and best shows in the business. Now, how many 'hit' shows exist featuring talent under 35 years old?"

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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."

Clay Travis Planning New Sports Media Outlet

The new endeavor comes after Travis exited his role with OutKick -- which he founded -- as part of a new contract with Fox News.