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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."

CNN’s Marilyn Monroe Special Scores Low Live Numbers Thanks To NFL Playoffs

"The first two hours of "Reframed: Marilyn Monroe" were down 13 percent in total viewers and down 17 percent among adults 25-54."

Nielsen Braces Clients For Potential Challenges As Covid-19 Surges

"Some delays in recruitment and slight volatility in intab levels could occur over the next month."

Meet The Market Managers – Tim McCarthy, 98.7 ESPN NY & ESPN LA 710

"When you work for a great company like ESPN, there are benefits and things you have to adapt to. I'd say the benefits far outweigh the other things that some may have an issue with."

Twelve Likes, Observations and Beliefs About Sports Media in 2020 and Beyond

“There were so many examples of great content, touching stories, head scratching decisions, and personality rants, but I’m going to focus on twelve things I liked, observed and remain bullish on heading into 2021.”

BSM Podcast – Season 5 – Episode 3 – Chris Oliviero, Entercom New York

"Entercom New York Market Manager Chris Oliviero explains why he returned to the business, how he feels about the state of WFAN and a reunion with Craig Carton, and more!"

BSM Programming Summit Day 2

We’re live in Chicago for day 2 of the inaugural Barrett Sports Media programming summit hosted by Jason Barrett. This blog will be updated...

Championship Sunday Presents Ratings Test For The NFL

Usually the AFC and NFC Championship games are saved for the elite quarterbacks. The NFL is used to seeing Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Russell...

Playing The Game Without Coaches

Imagine this scenario. It's the fourth quarter, less than a minute left, your football team is down 1 point, and your offense is on...

SB50 Draws 49.0 Rating, Slightly Down From Last Year

Super Bowl 50, which featured the Denver Broncos versus the Carolina Panthers, resulted in a 49.0 overnight household rating/share in Nielsen’s largest 56 markets....

Are You Willing To Break The Rules?

Last week I was introduced to a new television program. The show is called "Startup U" and it features a number of students and...

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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."