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Mary Berner Can’t Stay Silent on Cumulus Media’s San Francisco Mess With Greg Papa and KNBR

"When markets endure damage like this repeatedly, executives have to look closer at what's going on and set things right."

Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

Barrett Media Retooling Website and Strategy for the AI Search Era

"The point of creating and distributing content is to serve it to an audience that values it, and connect partners to it who can grow their businesses by being associated with it."

Sports Media Has a Serious Reporting Problem

"Nobody in the sports media business who values the truth should feel good about reporters failing to report the Kyle Shanahan or LeBron James stories in real time."

Clip Culture Is the Necessary Evil Every Sports Media Talent Must Learn To Live With

"The same clips that invite criticism also introduce your work to thousands of potential new listeners, viewers, and subscribers who otherwise may never discover your show. In today's media landscape, discovery rarely begins with a radio dial or a podcast app. It begins with an algorithm."

ESPN’s Latest Layoffs Continue the Slow Death of Sports Media’s Middle Class

"After 30 years in sports media, the most valuable lesson I've learned is also the simplest. The audience falls in love with people. The business falls in love with numbers, and the numbers always win."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

KS95 Morning Show Targets LeBron James With Billboard Campaign

"Hey LeBron, Minnesota is great, dontcha know!"

Eric Edholm Rejoins Yahoo Sports Bolstering Platform’s NFL Coverage

"Humbled to be back! Really excited about this season and beyond."

ESPN Reportedly Cutting Good Morning Football’s Syndicated Edition After Two Seasons

"The syndicated version extended the show's reach beyond NFL Network to streaming and local broadcast audiences."

Every 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Session is Now Available on YouTube

"If you log on to our YouTube channel, search 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit under our videos followed by the name of each session."

The Big 12 Didn’t Land a Monster Deal — It Sold Its Soul for Peanuts

"The Big 12 may look back at this deal as necessary survival in a restructured college athletics landscape. Or it may look back at it as the moment it decided an energy drink was worth more than its soul."

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Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brady Marks, 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

"I was taught a lot at the station, so I'm a big believer in it. I'm a product of it."