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Why AM Radio’s Future Depends On More Than Just Keeping It In Cars

"You can’t argue that AM radio matters to local communities while replacing local voices with centralized programming. You can’t tell listeners that the AM band is still relevant while giving them fewer reasons to tune in."

How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Amelia’s 30-Year Radio Career Ends at Baltimore’s 98 Rock

"We had every opportunity to go up against our competitors, which aren't terrestrial radio."

How Damien Woody Is Building His Second Act After 15 Years With ESPN

"For me, it’s about seeing content that they haven’t seen from me before. When you’re at ESPN, there’s a certain model that they do things. Now, independence allows me to broaden my reach with different things I can do. Hopefully, earning a new appreciation for what I can bring to the table."

Triple Tigers Country Artist Shane Profitt to Perform at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, Damion ‘Damizza’ Young Joins the Lineup

"Shane is currently on the road opening for Luke Bryan but he's taking a slight detour to join us in NYC to perform for our attendees."

What Music Radio Professionals Can Expect at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"Over 10,000 stations are playing music nationwide, and if you work for any of them, I'd love to have you join us."

American Idol Ready to Rock With Shinedown and Motley Crue Performing on Season Finale

"The American Idol season finale airs Monday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with streaming available afterward on Hulu and Disney+."

The Industry According To….Randy Lane, The Randy Lane Company

"If you want ratings and revenue, the radio show must be priority #1. The ROI still favors the show first and digital as an important second."

Barrett Media Welcomes David Hill and Bethany Kent as Music Radio Editors

"They will serve as co-editors of our Music Radio coverage, adding daily news, regular columns and features, working with our writers, and contributing in the future to additional video projects."

Can Radio Program Directors Separate Kanye West aka Ye from His Music?

"Any artist who can put up those kinds of numbers clearly has a place on the radio."

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How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Amelia’s 30-Year Radio Career Ends at Baltimore’s 98 Rock

"We had every opportunity to go up against our competitors, which aren't terrestrial radio."

How Damien Woody Is Building His Second Act After 15 Years With ESPN

"For me, it’s about seeing content that they haven’t seen from me before. When you’re at ESPN, there’s a certain model that they do things. Now, independence allows me to broaden my reach with different things I can do. Hopefully, earning a new appreciation for what I can bring to the table."

Commercial Clustering: How Radio Defeated Itself

"We were competing against the station across the street while the listener was comparing radio to Spotify, podcasts, satellite radio."