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Ron Harrell is a columnist for Barrett Media, and a contemporary consultant specializing in radio, streaming, and podcast optimization. He has worked in every role on the programming side during his career, becoming management and executive-focused in the post-Telecom Act era. Ron has held leadership roles for media groups such as Chancellor Media, ABC Radio, CBS Radio, Hubbard Broadcasting, WAY Media, and Hope Media Group.
Interested parties are invited to learn more about his company Harrell Media Group and reach out by email at Ron@HarrellMediaGroup.com.
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Glen Kuiper Tells Damon Bruce He Thinks About His Mistake Daily, Talks at Length About Being Fired from the Oakland A’s
In May of last year, Oakland A's television announcer...
Michael Kay Tells 880 ESPN New York Radio Audience He Will Call Houston Astros AL Wild Card Series on ESPN
880 ESPN New York host and the television voice...
Bill Simmons: Doesn’t Seem Like ESPN Cares About Podcasts After Laying Off Zach Lowe
"I don't understand the strategy. I feel like I've always understood, at least somewhat, what they're doing."
iHeartMedia to Launch KNEW 960 AM ‘iHeart Sports Talk and More’ with FOX Sports Radio and Premiere Networks Programming
iHeartMedia San Francisco announced the new KNEW 960 AM...
iHeartMedia Signs 7 Year Contract Extension with the Minnesota Vikings to Stay on 100.3 KFAN and 1130 KTLK
iHeartMedia and the Minnesota Vikings have signed a seven-year...
Sports Columns
Fame, Fear, Fortune, Fun or Freedom: Which of the Five F’s Drive You?
"Companies have to understand that the best expect to be compensated, and challenged. Money matters, but if it's all you've got, eventually your top stars will chase new situations."
Big Radio Needs to Treat Employees Better and Remember ‘The Golden Rule’
You may have heard the story about what went...
Scott Van Pelt Represents the Past and Future of ESPN SportsCenter Anchors
It is fitting that ESPN SportsCenter anchor Scott Van...
Cris Collinsworth NBC Extension Means Network NFL Analyst Roles Are Filled Through 2027 Season
So, Cris Collinsworth haters, today is not your day....
What Jason Goff Calls ‘Old-School’ is Costing Radio Great Talent
When Jason Goff told his podcast listeners that he...
Sports Television
Prime Video Averages 16.2 Million Viewers for Cowboys-Giants, An All-Time High for Thursday Night Football
Prime Video made history during the most recent Thursday...
Dick Vitale Receives Humanitarian Award, Inducted into the Broadcasting + Cable Hall of Fame
Dick Vitale, who has called more than a thousand...
ESPN Averages 2.5 Million Viewers as Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever End Season with Most-Viewed WNBA Game Ever on Cable
In her final act of her rookie season on...
Steve Stone Signs Long-Term Extension to ‘Spend the Rest of Career’ with the Chicago White Sox
Steve Stone announced on the Chicago White Sox television...
Netflix Announces Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Docuseries to Air Ahead of Heavyweight Boxing Event
Netflix has announced it will have a three-episode docuseries...
News Radio
Dan Bongino: George Soros Becoming Major Shareholder of Audacy Won’t Stop Me From Criticizing Him
"He can cancel my show today and I will not lose a micro-second of sleep over that. My listeners know how to find me."
WMAL Morning Host Larry O’Connor to Teach Hillsdale College Class on Podcasting
“I never went to college. It’s pretty wild for me to find myself in this position as an instructor for college students.”
Dave Ramsey to Feature Sit-Down Interview with Donald Trump
"It was a great interview. You're going to want to see it."
WBBM Celebrating 100th Anniversary with Special Content Series
"WBBM@100" features conversations between midday anchor Rob Hart and various former and current station personnel.
Mike Gallagher: I Still Struggle With Whether or Not Talk Radio Hosts Are Journalists
"I joke about being a big-mouth talk show host. That's what I am."
News Columns
See Something, Say Something: Why Debates Need Real-Time Fact Checking
CBS News thinks that its anchors need not fact-check...
Three Things Media Outlets Need to Include in Election Coverage
As news media outlets put the finishing touches on...
News Talk Radio and the Art of the Reset
I have been beachcombing the last couple of months...
Does News/Talk Radio Need to Join News Television in the Spirit of Collaboration?
TV brands have started sharing their content with one another on the biggest stages. Should news/talk radio follow suit?
News Talk Radio Hosts Need Real On-Air Chemistry
Is there such a thing as on-air chemistry between...
News Television
Scripps News Enacts Mass Layoffs, Ends National News Programming
The CEO told employees that advertising difficulties have forced the company to make the move.
FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen Rescues Atlanta Motorist From Flood Waters Live on Fox News
"I just said 'I realize I'm with you guys, I'm on-air, but I can't let it go.'"
Newsmax and Smartmatic Settle Defamation Lawsuit Before Trial Begins
“Newsmax is pleased to announce it has resolved the litigation brought by Smartmatic through a confidential settlement.”
CNN to Debut Paywall for News Content Next Month
CNN is utilizing a similar approach that The Times and many other news outlets feature.
CNN, ABC News Win Big at 2024 News Emmy Awards
At the ceremony, a Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon longtime NBC News and CBS News host Jane Pauley.
Music News
Music Radio Reacts To The Death Of Kris Kristofferson
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home.
Kara Curry Retiring From 99.9 The Hawk Allentown After 23 Years
She has announced her retirement on air and said Monday (8/30) is her last day.
Melinda ‘Mel B’ Bechel Is Joining 95 Triple X Burlington VT
"I could tell in the first ten seconds of talking to her that she was excited about potentially joining our business."
Las Vegas Radio Stations X107.5, and KOMP 92.3 Hit Back At Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong
Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong had some choice words for the city of Las Vegas during the band’s recent performance in San Francisco.
Heather Deluca Exits SoJo 104.9 Atlantic City
During her 15-year tenure, Deluca held various positions, including APD/MD and finally PD.
Music Columns
See Something, Say Something: Why Debates Need Real-Time Fact Checking
CBS News thinks that its anchors need not fact-check...
Three Things Media Outlets Need to Include in Election Coverage
As news media outlets put the finishing touches on...
News Talk Radio and the Art of the Reset
I have been beachcombing the last couple of months...
Does News/Talk Radio Need to Join News Television in the Spirit of Collaboration?
TV brands have started sharing their content with one another on the biggest stages. Should news/talk radio follow suit?
News Talk Radio Hosts Need Real On-Air Chemistry
Is there such a thing as on-air chemistry between...
Podcasting
Podcasts Surpass Newspapers As News Source, New Data Shows
As a relatively new medium filled with diverse shows—many from lesser-known sources—public trust in podcasts is still limited.
Top Podcast Advertisers Spent More Than $45 Million in August Alone, New Magellan AI Data Shows
That was down slightly compared to the $47.8 million from the top 15 spenders in July.
The New York Times Sets Pricing Plans for Access to Podcast Archives
The New York Times will make the three most recent episodes of each podcast available for free, while putting every other episode behind the paywall.
SiriusXM and Meadowlark Media Partner for New Soccer Podcast, ‘GoalLess’ from SmartLess Media
SmartLess Media, the media company developed out of the SmartLess podcast...
FOX Sports Launches New Original Podcast Series: ‘Tom Rinaldi Presents: Sacred Acre’
FOX Sports has announced the release of a new...
Ron Harrell is a columnist for Barrett Media, and a contemporary consultant specializing in radio, streaming, and podcast optimization. He has worked in every role on the programming side during his career, becoming management and executive-focused in the post-Telecom Act era. Ron has held leadership roles for media groups such as Chancellor Media, ABC Radio, CBS Radio, Hubbard Broadcasting, WAY Media, and Hope Media Group.
Interested parties are invited to learn more about his company Harrell Media Group and reach out by email at Ron@HarrellMediaGroup.com.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Voices
- Industry Database
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Sports Radio
Glen Kuiper Tells Damon Bruce He Thinks About His Mistake Daily, Talks at Length About Being Fired from the Oakland A’s
In May of last year, Oakland A's television announcer...
Michael Kay Tells 880 ESPN New York Radio Audience He Will Call Houston Astros AL Wild Card Series on ESPN
880 ESPN New York host and the television voice...
Bill Simmons: Doesn’t Seem Like ESPN Cares About Podcasts After Laying Off Zach Lowe
"I don't understand the strategy. I feel like I've always understood, at least somewhat, what they're doing."
iHeartMedia to Launch KNEW 960 AM ‘iHeart Sports Talk and More’ with FOX Sports Radio and Premiere Networks Programming
iHeartMedia San Francisco announced the new KNEW 960 AM...
iHeartMedia Signs 7 Year Contract Extension with the Minnesota Vikings to Stay on 100.3 KFAN and 1130 KTLK
iHeartMedia and the Minnesota Vikings have signed a seven-year...
Sports Columns
Fame, Fear, Fortune, Fun or Freedom: Which of the Five F’s Drive You?
"Companies have to understand that the best expect to be compensated, and challenged. Money matters, but if it's all you've got, eventually your top stars will chase new situations."
Big Radio Needs to Treat Employees Better and Remember ‘The Golden Rule’
You may have heard the story about what went...
Scott Van Pelt Represents the Past and Future of ESPN SportsCenter Anchors
It is fitting that ESPN SportsCenter anchor Scott Van...
Cris Collinsworth NBC Extension Means Network NFL Analyst Roles Are Filled Through 2027 Season
So, Cris Collinsworth haters, today is not your day....
What Jason Goff Calls ‘Old-School’ is Costing Radio Great Talent
When Jason Goff told his podcast listeners that he...
Sports Television
Prime Video Averages 16.2 Million Viewers for Cowboys-Giants, An All-Time High for Thursday Night Football
Prime Video made history during the most recent Thursday...
Dick Vitale Receives Humanitarian Award, Inducted into the Broadcasting + Cable Hall of Fame
Dick Vitale, who has called more than a thousand...
ESPN Averages 2.5 Million Viewers as Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever End Season with Most-Viewed WNBA Game Ever on Cable
In her final act of her rookie season on...
Steve Stone Signs Long-Term Extension to ‘Spend the Rest of Career’ with the Chicago White Sox
Steve Stone announced on the Chicago White Sox television...
Netflix Announces Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Docuseries to Air Ahead of Heavyweight Boxing Event
Netflix has announced it will have a three-episode docuseries...
News Radio
Dan Bongino: George Soros Becoming Major Shareholder of Audacy Won’t Stop Me From Criticizing Him
"He can cancel my show today and I will not lose a micro-second of sleep over that. My listeners know how to find me."
WMAL Morning Host Larry O’Connor to Teach Hillsdale College Class on Podcasting
“I never went to college. It’s pretty wild for me to find myself in this position as an instructor for college students.”
Dave Ramsey to Feature Sit-Down Interview with Donald Trump
"It was a great interview. You're going to want to see it."
WBBM Celebrating 100th Anniversary with Special Content Series
"WBBM@100" features conversations between midday anchor Rob Hart and various former and current station personnel.
Mike Gallagher: I Still Struggle With Whether or Not Talk Radio Hosts Are Journalists
"I joke about being a big-mouth talk show host. That's what I am."
News Columns
See Something, Say Something: Why Debates Need Real-Time Fact Checking
CBS News thinks that its anchors need not fact-check...
Three Things Media Outlets Need to Include in Election Coverage
As news media outlets put the finishing touches on...
News Talk Radio and the Art of the Reset
I have been beachcombing the last couple of months...
Does News/Talk Radio Need to Join News Television in the Spirit of Collaboration?
TV brands have started sharing their content with one another on the biggest stages. Should news/talk radio follow suit?
News Talk Radio Hosts Need Real On-Air Chemistry
Is there such a thing as on-air chemistry between...
News Television
Scripps News Enacts Mass Layoffs, Ends National News Programming
The CEO told employees that advertising difficulties have forced the company to make the move.
FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen Rescues Atlanta Motorist From Flood Waters Live on Fox News
"I just said 'I realize I'm with you guys, I'm on-air, but I can't let it go.'"
Newsmax and Smartmatic Settle Defamation Lawsuit Before Trial Begins
“Newsmax is pleased to announce it has resolved the litigation brought by Smartmatic through a confidential settlement.”
CNN to Debut Paywall for News Content Next Month
CNN is utilizing a similar approach that The Times and many other news outlets feature.
CNN, ABC News Win Big at 2024 News Emmy Awards
At the ceremony, a Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon longtime NBC News and CBS News host Jane Pauley.
Music News
Music Radio Reacts To The Death Of Kris Kristofferson
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home.
Kara Curry Retiring From 99.9 The Hawk Allentown After 23 Years
She has announced her retirement on air and said Monday (8/30) is her last day.
Melinda ‘Mel B’ Bechel Is Joining 95 Triple X Burlington VT
"I could tell in the first ten seconds of talking to her that she was excited about potentially joining our business."
Las Vegas Radio Stations X107.5, and KOMP 92.3 Hit Back At Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong
Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong had some choice words for the city of Las Vegas during the band’s recent performance in San Francisco.
Heather Deluca Exits SoJo 104.9 Atlantic City
During her 15-year tenure, Deluca held various positions, including APD/MD and finally PD.
Music Columns
See Something, Say Something: Why Debates Need Real-Time Fact Checking
CBS News thinks that its anchors need not fact-check...
Three Things Media Outlets Need to Include in Election Coverage
As news media outlets put the finishing touches on...
News Talk Radio and the Art of the Reset
I have been beachcombing the last couple of months...
Does News/Talk Radio Need to Join News Television in the Spirit of Collaboration?
TV brands have started sharing their content with one another on the biggest stages. Should news/talk radio follow suit?
News Talk Radio Hosts Need Real On-Air Chemistry
Is there such a thing as on-air chemistry between...
Podcasting
Podcasts Surpass Newspapers As News Source, New Data Shows
As a relatively new medium filled with diverse shows—many from lesser-known sources—public trust in podcasts is still limited.
Top Podcast Advertisers Spent More Than $45 Million in August Alone, New Magellan AI Data Shows
That was down slightly compared to the $47.8 million from the top 15 spenders in July.
The New York Times Sets Pricing Plans for Access to Podcast Archives
The New York Times will make the three most recent episodes of each podcast available for free, while putting every other episode behind the paywall.
SiriusXM and Meadowlark Media Partner for New Soccer Podcast, ‘GoalLess’ from SmartLess Media
SmartLess Media, the media company developed out of the SmartLess podcast...
FOX Sports Launches New Original Podcast Series: ‘Tom Rinaldi Presents: Sacred Acre’
FOX Sports has announced the release of a new...
Ron Harrell is a columnist for Barrett Media, and a contemporary consultant specializing in radio, streaming, and podcast optimization. He has worked in every role on the programming side during his career, becoming management and executive-focused in the post-Telecom Act era. Ron has held leadership roles for media groups such as Chancellor Media, ABC Radio, CBS Radio, Hubbard Broadcasting, WAY Media, and Hope Media Group.
Interested parties are invited to learn more about his company Harrell Media Group and reach out by email at Ron@HarrellMediaGroup.com.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Voices
- Industry Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
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