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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."

Three National Radio Hall of Famers to Speak at Barrett Media Audio Summit

"They are three of the greatest to ever crack a mic."

Kevin Rolston to Receive ‘The Scott Shannon Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"All I wanted in life was to be Scott Shannon, but that was going to be tough, because I wasn't even allowed in the Z100 studio."

What Scott Shannon Taught Me About Radio, Golf, and Generosity

"When the Stones walked in, disappointment hit me — I knew the conversation was over."

Barrett Media Introducing ‘The Scott Shannon Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"When an individual in the radio business creates this type of impact, it deserves to be remembered and celebrated annually. So we are going to do just that."

Scott Shannon Reflects on Radio’s Past and Uncertain Future

Scott Shannon shared his insights during an appearance on the For the Record podcast with Dave Sholin and Rick Bisceglia.

Scott Shannon Always Celebrated His People — Radio Should Too

Not everyone can be #1 in Nielsen, #1 in revenue, or #1 in streaming. We all need to acknowledge the little victories along the way, not just the final destination.

Revisiting the Z100 Formula That Changed Radio

Scott Shannon always said, “The greatest radio stations are created on a typewriter.” Sadly, that’s an area where many stations miss the mark these days.

How Heather Bermudez Built a Career Behind the Mic in America’s Toughest Radio Market

"This market is loud, proud, and incredibly diverse."

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."

iHeartRadio’s Jon Zellner Details Why Radio Still Matters and How it Will Look By 2030

"I believe radio’s greatest strength is its ability to create a shared, live experience."

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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."

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."