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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Sales Meeting: So, You Want to Be a Sales Manager?

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Sales Meeting: Sell The Audience

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Sales Meeting: Use a Little Show Business in Your Advertising Presentations

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Sales Meeting: Media Salesperson Gold – Success Stories & Referrals

Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on the music, news, and sports media industries. To make sure you're updated on the latest...

Sales Meeting: Never Give Your Clients a Reason Not to Trust You

Sales meeting time! Hope your week is off to a great start. Normally we talk in our meetings about what to do in certain...

Sales Meeting: How Radio Advertising Salespeople Should Work with Ad Agencies

I had a lot of feedback from the part of last week's sales meeting which talked about ad agencies. So, I want to cover...

Maximize Event Promotions with Radio Ads of Various Lengths

Promoting event promotions like financial seminars, annual sales, or community happenings requires a strategic approach to ensure maximum reach and engagement. Know how many...

Name Awareness Advertising: A Must for New SMBs

I have worked with many small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that have expanded to other territories. They are either a new business or a...

Media Research: Can They ALL Be Right?

Media advertisers and sellers are bombarded with media research and data from various sources. Remarkably, most research presented to clients usually indicates they are...

Seller to Seller: Thom Abraham, 97.7 ESPN The Zone

For many years, in multiple southern and southeastern markets, Thom Abraham has worn multiple hats. Not only does he host and produce the content...

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Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."