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ESPN’s Troy Aikman Dilemma: Three Options Before the Super Bowl

"At some point, ESPN has to decide whether it wants the conversation surrounding its first Super Bowl to be about the broadcast it has assembled or the one it might be losing."

Why the 2026 Midterms Haven’t Inherited ‘The Podcast Election’ Label

"When we go back to 2024, Donald Trump was making lots of podcast appearances. That was easy to watch and monitor. It was very easy to compare his appearances with those of his opponent, Kamala Harris. That’s one of the reasons we’re probably not seeing as much hubbub about it this year.”

Steve & Gina Win CMA Honors by Simply Being Themselves

"In more than 20 years of working together, I can count on one hand the number of times we've truly disagreed."

If Rock Bands Were Halloween Candy, Who’s the Full-Size Bar?

"A great Candy Superhouse is like a great RockTernative music library. It’s loaded with king-sized hits like Snickers, Reese’s and Hershey’s. "

Barrett Media’s 2026 Plans Include Top 20 Expansion, Digital Shows, Ad Partnerships and More

"We plan to be more active on video in 2026. It will benefit industry professionals, our audience, and our advertising partners."

Band Custody in Rock: What Three Days Grace Got Right—and Others Still Can’t

"Why is this not the case for more bands in rock music, when clearly it works?"

Media Power Has Shifted from Corporations to Creators — and Won’t Be Going Back

"Before the org chart fully flips, this is your window."

Cumulus Media Scores Landmark Victory Over Nielsen

“The ruling signals a potential shift in the power dynamics of audience measurement.”

The Passing of Pierre Robert Tops Barrett Media’s Top 5 Music Radio Stories of 2025

"Legends come and go in all industries, but the loss of Robert left a giant sized hole in the heart and soul of WMMR and the entire radio industry."

Radio Industry Reflections of 2025 and Goals For 2026

Every year end, human nature takes over. We collectively review what we might have accomplished in our industry during the year as it disappears...

Point to Point Marketing Signs On as Presenting Sponsor of the Barrett Media Audio Summit

"We're proud to support a Summit focused on ideas, growth, and the future of our industry."

Classic Hits Music: The Year in Review

"It’s subtle but if you squint at the data just right you can see a new decade slowly infiltrating the format."

The New Rock Artists Ready to Break Through in 2026

"With an eye on the future, here are 5 of my favorite future stars."

The Elves of RockMas

"If you’re a radio talent or leader, don’t forget your elves this season."

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Why the 2026 Midterms Haven’t Inherited ‘The Podcast Election’ Label

"When we go back to 2024, Donald Trump was making lots of podcast appearances. That was easy to watch and monitor. It was very easy to compare his appearances with those of his opponent, Kamala Harris. That’s one of the reasons we’re probably not seeing as much hubbub about it this year.”

Steve & Gina Win CMA Honors by Simply Being Themselves

"In more than 20 years of working together, I can count on one hand the number of times we've truly disagreed."

If Rock Bands Were Halloween Candy, Who’s the Full-Size Bar?

"A great Candy Superhouse is like a great RockTernative music library. It’s loaded with king-sized hits like Snickers, Reese’s and Hershey’s. "

Numeris Radio Local+ Explained: How Canada’s New Radio Measurement Really Works

“The role of modelling is not to replace measurement, but to enhance it. By extrapolating listening from Radio Local+ to virtual respondents, we can provide better insight into reach and frequency, resulting in better value for the radio industry.”