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Barrett Media’s Top 20 Local Radio Advertisers of 2026

"Voters were asked to answer up to six questions and list which groups and individuals were most important to their business in exact order."

Meet The Leaders: Lainie Fertick, President, iHeartMedia Insights

"Our promise is to put on real life human voices in our radio hosts and podcasters. To ensure that there would always be a human, there had all sorts of consequences from listeners being so thankful for that promise. But also for our own employees."

Why Braiden Bell Deserves to Be Re-Hired by the Portland Trail Blazers

"The Portland Trail Blazers can't have it both ways. No employer should."

Fox News at 30: How the Network Kept Pivoting to Stay on Top

The road hasn't always been smooth. But Fox News has continually found ways to stay on top.

Adult Hits by the Numbers: How the Format Stacked Up in 2025

I built the analysis using Mediabase’s full-year statistics for each format’s airplay in 2025 to look at which artists received the most spins.

Julia Announces Departure From Alt 98.7, Audacy

"I’ve known for a while it was time for me to move forward. I feel really clear-headed and energized to find the next situation for me to thrive in."

How Martha Quinn’s Combination of VJ and DJ Led to the Hall of Fame

"Everybody's got some kind of way of uplifting people, and fate has given me this as my way."

Redefining Classic Hits in the Streaming Era

Play what is expected from your brand, but also offer a variety that surprises.

How Does the Radio Industry Really Feel About AI in 2026?

"Who sets the rules? Who enforces them? And who gets protected when things go wrong?"

iHeartMedia Unveils Nominees for 2026 iHeartRadio Awards

The 13th annual ceremony will include live performances of some of the biggest songs and artists of 2025, as well as "surprise guests and collaborations."

Jerry ‘Jer’ Cesak Remembered as San Diego Radio Legend Following Passing at 74

"For nearly three decades, Cesak co-hosted the Showgram with Jeff & Jer alongside Jeff Detrow at multiple San Diego stations between 1988 and Cesak’s retirement in 2015."

Cat Thomas Joins SonicTrek.ai as Director of Marketing, AI Affiliate/Talent Relations

"AI isn’t replacing creativity, but it can enhance it when used thoughtfully."

Has Modern Music Lost the Path To Being Unforgettable for the Listener?

"Current listening habits have all but eliminated the shared listening experience."

The Industry According To….Jeffrey Naumann, Jeffrey Naumann Promotion

"A promotion person's real job is to get enough of radio to play it to determine if it's truly a hit - because they aren't all hits."

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Meet The Leaders: Lainie Fertick, President, iHeartMedia Insights

"Our promise is to put on real life human voices in our radio hosts and podcasters. To ensure that there would always be a human, there had all sorts of consequences from listeners being so thankful for that promise. But also for our own employees."

Why Braiden Bell Deserves to Be Re-Hired by the Portland Trail Blazers

"The Portland Trail Blazers can't have it both ways. No employer should."

Fox News at 30: How the Network Kept Pivoting to Stay on Top

The road hasn't always been smooth. But Fox News has continually found ways to stay on top.

Why Mike Ryan Ruiz Believes The Dan Le Batard Show Still Has More Stories to Tell

"Sports always had a starch to it where the gatekeepers didn't allow a lot of what we provided. We changed the industry in many ways, and I don't know if we get the proper respect for it."