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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."
Barrett Media’s Top 20 Alternative Radio Program Directors of 2025
"A total of fifty six (56) Alternative radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."
96.5 KOIT Rebrands as ‘Alysa 96.5’ to Honor Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu
“Alysa Liu has made the entire Bay Area proud.”