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YouTube To Stream Sports, News, Documentary Emmy Awards This Month

"Partnering with YouTube at this level for the first time allows us to put these ceremonies directly into the environment where so much of today's journalism and storytelling already lives."

Rhode Island Radio Legend Giovanni Calls It a Career — For Real This Time

"I need to hang up the headphones and let the next generation take over for real."

Jeff Bezos: ‘You Have to Work Hard to Make a Living in the News Business’

"The news business, if you go back to the 90s, the local monopoly newspaper was the greatest business in the world."

Rickey Smiley Reacts With Gratitude After Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Radio is not a job, it's a lifestyle. "

Why Triton Digital And Nielsen Are Joining Forces to Close the Podcast Measurement Gap

"We're going to spend a lot of time making sure the marketplace is ready for that data when it debuts and that publishers are aware of it as well and ready to be shown within that tool. That's what we're focused on right now."

Eric Spitz to Receive the 2026 Mark Chernoff Award, 6 More Summit Speakers Announced

"Tickets, hotel information, and sponsorship details are available in the Summit section on BarrettMedia.com."

Triton Digital, Nielsen Strike Deal for Collaborative Podcast Measurement

"We’re unlocking the value and capabilities podcasts deliver in a modern media plan.” 

The Two Nielsen Numbers That Should Be Running Radio (But Aren’t)

Both metrics have value, and it's easy to see why they can cause sleepless nights — or even celebrations at the pub.

Three Minutes Is Exposing Sports Radio’s Biggest Weaknesses in Nielsen Measurement

"This isn’t about blaming Nielsen. It’s about accepting the environment we’re in. Digital platforms didn’t wait for radio to adjust. They trained audiences to expect immediacy. They reward speed, clarity, and payoff. Now traditional measurement reflects those expectations."

Is Nielsen Willing to Burn Nationwide Ratings to Save Its Margins?

"We’ve seen the first crack in a 60-year reign of radio audience measurement."

The Industry According To….Rich Tunkel, Nielsen

"Radio is perceived to be the least effective media, when the data shows just the opposite."

Nielsen, Edison Research Pair for New Podcast Advertising Planning Tool

“Our strategic partnership will help advertisers better understand the power of podcasting and its role in the broader media landscape.”

As Advertisers Chase Video Podcasts, Radio’s Best Bet Is Still Local

The medium needs to get in the face of advertisers. But the venues may be wrong.

Nielsen Audio Discovers the Internet…Again!

It’s been a while, but the radio industry is being forced to give some attention to the Nielsen radio diary. Yes, the paper diary...

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Rhode Island Radio Legend Giovanni Calls It a Career — For Real This Time

"I need to hang up the headphones and let the next generation take over for real."

Jeff Bezos: ‘You Have to Work Hard to Make a Living in the News Business’

"The news business, if you go back to the 90s, the local monopoly newspaper was the greatest business in the world."

Rickey Smiley Reacts With Gratitude After Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Radio is not a job, it's a lifestyle. "

Vox Media Split Into 2 Companies After James Murdoch Purchase

"Each company will be better positioned to grow within a focused portfolio of complementary businesses."