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Why First Take Has Earned the Right To Continue Embracing Debate on ESPN

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"Viewers know exactly what they're getting from First Take, just as they know what to expect from Pardon the Interruption. When a formula continues to deliver results and remains central to a show's identity, changing it during growing success rarely makes sense."

Barrett Media Retooling Website and Strategy for the AI Search Era

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"The point of creating and distributing content is to serve it to an audience that values it, and connect partners to it who can grow their businesses by being associated with it."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Chase Daniels, Q104 and Star 102 Cleveland

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"They can forgive a bad break, a bad song, a bad ad. But they can't wait for it to be good. If you're doing it right, they'll stay. If you're not, they'll leave."

Is It Time to Abolish the FCC Entirely?

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What's so unusual is the opposition coming from the right, not just the expected criticism from the left.

What iHeartMedia’s Cuts Teach Radio About Surviving Change

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"No industry is immune to change — just ask newspaper owners."

Barrett Media Offering FREE Summit Tickets to Media Pros Who Lost Work in 2026

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"The last thing I'm worried about are ticket sales. I'd rather play a part in helping someone learn a few things, and making a valuable connection to get back on their feet."

How Broadcasting Layoffs, AI, and Creators Are Redefining the Media Industry

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2026 has arrived, and hope springs eternal for many across the broadcasting industry. But before we move forward, we must first revisit some harsh...

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

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

What Radio Broadcasters Can Do to Prepare For the Expected Job Loss Tsunami

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"Being downsized is not a reflection of your talent or value—it’s a business decision."

Being Let Go by Corporate Media Should No Longer Surprise Anyone

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"I’ll let you all discuss the idea that a multibillion-dollar corporation needed to cut my small 6 figure salary in order to keep the lights on."

How News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts Can Remain Employed

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You must be the catalyst. You must be the aggressor in this relationship.

How Many More iHeartMedia Layoffs Will We Have to Go Through Before Real Change is Made?

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If you work for one of the Big Media companies and you are not trying to figure out what your next step is, it is your own fault when, not if, you get caught up in the next round of layoffs.

Beasley Media Made the Right Call Letting Andre Gardner Host a Final Show on 102.9 WMGK

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Time invested, impact created, trust, and relationships, all factor into these decisions.

Radio Station Talent Not Tied to Revenue or Content Development Can No Longer Be Surprised by Getting Let Go

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To borrow a line from the great Billy Joel, "I got a call from an old friend, we used to be real close..." This...
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Barrett Media Retooling Website and Strategy for the AI Search Era

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"The point of creating and distributing content is to serve it to an audience that values it, and connect partners to it who can grow their businesses by being associated with it."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Chase Daniels, Q104 and Star 102 Cleveland

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"They can forgive a bad break, a bad song, a bad ad. But they can't wait for it to be good. If you're doing it right, they'll stay. If you're not, they'll leave."

Is It Time to Abolish the FCC Entirely?

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What's so unusual is the opposition coming from the right, not just the expected criticism from the left.

How Jason Myrtetus Proves Authenticity Leads to Purpose Through His Battle With Cancer

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"The responses I’ve received, it’s humbling. In our divided world today, especially on social media. This entire journey has renewed my faith in humanity. There are still a lot of really good people out there."