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The Art of the Radio Rebrand: Intentional, Strategic, and Listener-First
"Whatever the reason, there has to be a reason."
Why Hot-AC Program Directors and GMs Must Replace Hype With Authenticity
"A compelling morning show, strong music mix, and meaningful giveaways don’t need to be oversold, they carry their own weight."
Why All-Christmas Radio Formats Still Deliver Huge Ratings Every Holiday Season
"If I have a basic Christmas playlist guiding principle, it’s putting the listeners’ interests ahead of my own."
Toast to 10: Barrett Media’s Plans For 2026
“Here’s what we have planned to serve our readers and partners in 2026.”
Making the Leap to Classic Rock with Dave and Mahoney (Part 1)
“People who grew up loving music from the grunge era are very similar to the people that we see every day interacting with the show that also like CCR and ACDC.”
Hits on the Horizon: Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, The Violent, Laci Kaye Booth, and More!
"Let’s jump right in with some ear candy you should be considering if you program a music radio station."
Aerosmith and Yungblud Remind Us Why Rock Collaborations Still Matter
"Marketing budgets aren’t going up in 2026. How do you market without marketing? Merge some tribes."
How Leslie Fram Continues to Shape Music, Radio, and Female Representation
"It’s been fun to work with my former colleagues and friends and play the music that represented a large part of my career."
Talk Media Network CEO Josh Leng Explains Why Trusted News and Better Sound Are Key to Radio’s Future
"You can hear the difference on these talk shows now."
Urban Radio Needs More Live, Local, and Connected Talent
"I'm hopeful that this is a glimpse of what’s ahead for the urban format."