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The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Former Cleveland Sports Radio Host Kendall Lewis Dies

Condolences go out to the family of former Cleveland sports radio host Kendall Lewis. The "BSK" (short for Big Sports Kahuna) as he was...

Lotus Broadcasting Lands The Las Vegas Golden Knights

According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, Lotus Broadcasting, the sports radio market leader in Southern Nevada, is expected to become the brand new...

BSM Podcast Episode 9: Doug Gottlieb – FOX Sports Radio

On the 9th episode of the BSM Podcast, Barrett Sports Media President Jason Barrett examines the way FOX Sports Radio has improved its lineup over...

Andy Gresh Heads Home To Providence’s WPRO

Andy Gresh is returning to Providence. The accomplished sports talk show host who has been co-hosting afternoons in Hartford alongside Joe D'Ambrosio on WTIC,...

John Hadley Named Program Director of 590 The Fan

Over the past year, John Hadley has kept a low profile in St. Louis. He directed his energies towards his network television sports consultancy, after...

How Sports Fans View The Current State of ESPN

Much has been said and written about ESPN's struggles over the past few years. From cord cutting to layoffs to declining ratings and revenues,...

BSM Podcast Episode 7: Tom Lee & Dave Shore – Veteran Sports Radio PD’s

The 7th episode of the Barrett Sports Media Podcast features an in-depth discussion on the current state of sports radio. Two former programmers with...

Doug Gottlieb Joining FOX Sports Radio

Another ex-ESPN personality is heading out west to join the FOX Sports radio and television family. Doug Gottlieb is leaving CBS Sports Radio and...

BSM Podcast Episode 5: Erik Kuselias – Genesis Communications

On the 6th episode of the Barrett Sports Media Podcast, Jason Barrett analyzes the lack of diversity in sports radio and explains his approach...

ESPN 1000 Restructuring Midday Lineup

ESPN 1000 is making a minor change to its weekday lineup that it hopes will provide big dividends. According to a report from Robert Feder,...

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

Lynn Barstow: Alternative Radio Programming Legend

"The station does enjoy top of mind awareness from having that tentpole morning show. It gives us a connection to the audience that just being a music jukebox can't provide."