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Is Nielsen’s Diary Service Headed for a Major Overhaul?

What Nielsen is proposing is both radical and evolutionary at the same time.

America 250 Is a Moment That Sports Radio Was Built For

"America 250 shouldn't be viewed as another marketing campaign or corporate initiative. It should be viewed as an opportunity to remind audiences what great local sports radio does best."

What Pizza Hut and Heinz Can Teach Classic Rock Radio Programmers

"Your station can do something Yum Brands and Heinz can't"

Is Your Radio Station Preparing to Change Formats? Watch for These Signs

"Sometimes the clock simply runs out."

Why March Madness Could Benefit From More Than One Broadcast Partner

"As much as fans may desire consistency in a fragmented world, college basketball needs a new coat of paint on its signature event."

The World Baseball Classic Exposed MLB’s Biggest Issue

"Baseball is still asking you to commit to a six-month relationship and promising it will get good later. That’s a tougher sell than it used to be in today’s microwave media landscape."

Why News/Talk Radio Needs Its Own Old School vs. New School Debate

As has been written about and discussed plenty on Barrett Media and elsewhere this week regarding the sports radio wars between the "old school"...

2026 World Baseball Classic Final Marks Most-Watched WBC Broadcast Ever

"FOX reported an average audience of 10,228,000 viewers for the game itself, with peak viewership climbing to 12,148,000 between 10:30 and 10:45 p.m. ET."

FOX Sports Announces New Digital Series: ‘ALL IN: INDYCAR’

"This series reflects FOX Sports’ commitment to delivering premium storytelling and bringing fans closer to the sport across every platform."

Evan Roberts: “I’m Going To Miss Howie Rose” Calling New York Mets Baseball on the Radio

"I’m going to miss the hell out of Howie Rose, but deepest congratulations to him on what has been a brilliant career."

Emmanuel Acho: ‘Inside the NBA’ Speaks Truth Where NFL Pregame Shows Lie to You

"Inside the NBA, they speak the truth. They don’t care if they offend you. Football shows, they just sit there and lie to you. They want to be America’s best friend."

ESPN’s Mike Foss: ESPN Is Learning in Real Time From Pat McAfee’s Approach

"He's super invested in what we're doing. So I think whenever he sees someone not meeting that standard, he's going to call it out. Odds are he's probably right."

Howie Rose Announces 2026 Will Be His Final Season With the New York Mets

"Rose’s broadcasting journey began in 1975, and he became a fixture in the Mets’ booth in 1996."

Anaheim Ducks Broadcaster Steve Carroll Announces Retirement Following 2025-26 Season

"It’s been an honor to call games for  the Anaheim Ducks and be a part of the franchise for so many years."

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"Your station can do something Yum Brands and Heinz can't"

Is Your Radio Station Preparing to Change Formats? Watch for These Signs

"Sometimes the clock simply runs out."

How Radio Can Own the Taylor Swift Wedding Weekend

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