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What Shinedown Can Teach Media Professionals About Audience Connection

“Too many personalities, programmers, managers, and executives view the audience as data.”

Classic Rock Radio Can Fight the Fun Drought

"When was the last time you encouraged a talent to have more fun instead of focusing on the length of their breaks?"

When Howard Stern Won, He Lost the Fight That Made Him Matter

"The forbidden became permitted. The rebel had won, signed a massive contract, and moved inside the castle."

The Real Lesson From the Matt Miller Allegations Isn’t About Fantasy Football

"Creative ideas are valuable. Charitable initiatives are even better. Engaging with your audience is essential. But working together to properly vet, plan, execute, and distribute funds is what matters most."

Approaching The Summit: Paul Mason, 104.5 The Zone

"It's one of those things when Jason [Barrett] first put it on my radar that I'm going to definitely carve out time for this."

Ron Slay Signs Multi-Year Extension With 104.5 the Zone

"'3HL’ is home and we’re just getting warmed up. I’m grateful and excited for what’s next."

Jim Kerr, Jimmy Failla, Skip Dillard, Phil Boyce and Paul Mason Join the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Lineup

"The Summit takes place June 30-July 2 at the SVA Theatre in New York City."

Inside What Makes Mitch Rosen, Paul Mason America’s Top Sports Radio Programmers

"For Rosen and Mason, Barrett Media recognition is appreciated, but it is not the destination. It is a byproduct. A reflection of culture. Of collaboration. Of hiring talented people and giving them the room — and responsibility — to create."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 48 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

Ramon Foster Signs Multi-Year Extension With 104.5 The Zone

"Engaging in lively discussions about sports, life, and pop culture with our passionate listeners each morning has been instrumental in my transition from the NFL"

104.5 The Zone Announces Multi-Year Broadcast Extension With University of Tennessee

"The partnership between 104.5 The Zone and the Vols is something I’m incredibly proud to be part of"

Kayla Anderson Details Exit From 104.5 The Zone in Search for Next Opportunity

"It is sad, and I would be lying if I were to say I wasn't sad that it ended like that."

How Paul Mason Crafted 104.5 the Zone Into a Nashville Sports Radio Titan

"I know I'm not the same person I was at any point in my career. We’re always changing and evolving, and I would think that five years from now I'll have evolved even more."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Program Directors

"A total of 47 program directors were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Program Directors category."

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"The forbidden became permitted. The rebel had won, signed a massive contract, and moved inside the castle."

The Real Lesson From the Matt Miller Allegations Isn’t About Fantasy Football

"Creative ideas are valuable. Charitable initiatives are even better. Engaging with your audience is essential. But working together to properly vet, plan, execute, and distribute funds is what matters most."

Mike Golic Reflects on Coming Home to ESPN Radio

"Hopefully, I go a number of years with ESPN and my career ends where it started at ESPN. That would be kind of cool and very satisfying for me."