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The Industry According to Gary Jay, Land Shark Promotion Studio

"Radio cannot afford to become a tired jukebox with 15 minutes of commercials every hour."

Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Alternative Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of fifty six (56) Alternative radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

‘Jesse & Anna’ New Morning Show At 92.3 WIL St. Louis

“We’re beyond excited to bring our show to the vibrant city of St. Louis,” said Jesse. “Connecting with listeners and sharing our lives is what we love most.”

Marty Linck And 106.5 The Arch Delight And Surprise St. Louis

“Delight and surprise, we call it. It has to be a part of the format, but it's still a mainstream format. It's a mile wide, an inch deep."

105.7 The Point’s Rizzuto On Keys To Morning Show Success

“I don't know if this is different in different markets, but here in St. Louis, it is. You need to be local, local, local, local. Like, super local."

Tim Virgin And Alice Cooper Coming To KSHE 95

“Tim Virgin is the perfect fit for KSHE 95. His energy is contagious, and he truly lives the rock-and-roll lifestyle."

Meeting Your Listeners Creates Audience Loyality

What are you doing to build and nurture that relationship when the battle for the ear is greater than ever?

105.7 The Point’s ‘The Rizzuto Show’ Thrives By Being Themselves

“One of the best things about our show is that we don’t play characters,” says Rizzuto. “We’re all ourselves on the air."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Program Directors

"A total of 47 program directors were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Program Directors category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Alternative Radio Program Directors of 2024

"35 Alternative radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

101 ESPN Names Tim McKernan, Martin Kilcoyne and Doug Vaughn New Morning Team

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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

How Matt Barrie Is Prepared To Tackle the Challenge of Hosting SEC Nation

"If you're a college football junkie like I am, there are few jobs with ESPN that scratch that itch. SEC Nation is one of them."