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Is Nielsen’s Diary Service Headed for a Major Overhaul?

What Nielsen is proposing is both radical and evolutionary at the same time.

America 250 Is a Moment That Sports Radio Was Built For

"America 250 shouldn't be viewed as another marketing campaign or corporate initiative. It should be viewed as an opportunity to remind audiences what great local sports radio does best."

What Pizza Hut and Heinz Can Teach Classic Rock Radio Programmers

"Your station can do something Yum Brands and Heinz can't"

Is Your Radio Station Preparing to Change Formats? Watch for These Signs

"Sometimes the clock simply runs out."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Adult/Classic Hits Radio Shows of 2025

"One hundred and fifty seven (157) Adult/Classic Hits radio shows appeared on ballots submitted by our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Adult/Classic Hits Radio Program Directors of 2025

"Fifty eight (58) Adult/Classic Hits program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Randy Micahels Was Right — But Music Radio Paid the Price

Randy Michaels compared radio to railroads. Trains are still running, and radio stations are still playing the hits of yesterday and today. But there’s a lot less of both.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Classic Rock Radio Shows of 2025

"Two hundred (200) Classic Rock radio shows were eligible for voting consideration this year."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Classic Rock Radio Program Directors of 2025

"Sixty two (62) Classic Rock program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Phil’s Future Five: Why Taylor Swift Looks Ready For Another Smash Hit

Phil’s Future Five is me doing the work for you and finding records currently outside the Top 30 in their respective formats that are positioned to break.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Active/Modern Rock Radio Shows of 2025

"One hundred and seventy nine (179) Rock radio shows appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Active/Modern Rock Radio Program Directors of 2025

"Sixty three (63) Rock radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

The Industry According To…Nick Attaway, BMG

"In a world full of content, radio can still cut through when it spotlights something new."

Music Radio Must Stop Cloning Playlists And Start Creating Culture

"Music radio always grows when an individual is willing to risk a little discomfort for new music discovery. If radio wants to matter tomorrow — or today — it can’t just reflect pop culture. Radio has to create it."

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America 250 Is a Moment That Sports Radio Was Built For

"America 250 shouldn't be viewed as another marketing campaign or corporate initiative. It should be viewed as an opportunity to remind audiences what great local sports radio does best."

What Pizza Hut and Heinz Can Teach Classic Rock Radio Programmers

"Your station can do something Yum Brands and Heinz can't"

Is Your Radio Station Preparing to Change Formats? Watch for These Signs

"Sometimes the clock simply runs out."

How Radio Can Own the Taylor Swift Wedding Weekend

"Just in case we're only weeks away from America's royal wedding, let's get prepared!"