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Karl Ravech Departing ESPN As Network Begins Layoffs

"Ravech is just the second name reported as part of ESPN's roster cuts. The cuts come as the network absorbs the NFL Network as part of a 10% equity stake acquisition by the NFL."

Jared & Katie Show Expands to Fourth Dick Broadcasting Market

"The dominance we built at our Greensboro home base and in syndicated Myrtle Beach laid the foundation"

Otis Maher Joins B98.5 as Atlanta Night Host

"We are so happy to welcome Otis to the B98.5 team,"

The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Reflecting on the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit in New York City

"If you value your career, you have to invest in it. Companies will not do it for you."

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.

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Jared & Katie Show Expands to Fourth Dick Broadcasting Market

"The dominance we built at our Greensboro home base and in syndicated Myrtle Beach laid the foundation"

Otis Maher Joins B98.5 as Atlanta Night Host

"We are so happy to welcome Otis to the B98.5 team,"

The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."