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Cumulus Media Releases Statement On Greg Papa Departure From KNBR

"We’re not able to comment on the specifics of his departure, but we want to be clear about this: our respect and gratitude for everything Greg has given to KNBR, its listeners, and its team runs deep."

Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

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."

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

"35 Alternative radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Rock Radio Shows of 2024

"75 Active/Modern rock radio shows appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

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

"57 Active/Modern rock radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

Is Music Really Your Brand?

I believe the real music revolution began in 2001 when Steve Jobs introduced the first iPod as something neither radio nor any Walkman could accomplish.

Beasley Media Parts Ways With WMGK Program Director, and WROR Midday Host Eric Johnson

"This is the second high-profile change at WMGK in recent months."

Music Radio Remembers Bakersfield Personality Doug DeRoo

DeRoo began his career at KERN in 1972. The station was Top 40 at the time.

Aaron Rodgers Isn’t An Enigma, He’s a Professional Facing The Same Issues That Media Folks Do

"Once the carousel stops, and it's time to get off, who are you going to be?"

Deep Purple Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore Takes Aim At Music Radio

"I think the crap that they're playing on the radio today is bloody awful."

Music Radio Needs To Play The Hits And Play Them Often

After being in the research end of the business for almost half of my career, I was always surprised how young programmers misunderstood the dangers lurking in the waters of “new music.”

Things Music Radio Should Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

Internally, I make a list of things for which I’m thankful. This year, I expanded the list to What Radio Should Be Thankful For in 2024.

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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

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."