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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."

Three National Radio Hall of Famers to Speak at Barrett Media Audio Summit

"They are three of the greatest to ever crack a mic."

The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Welcomes Broadway Bill Lee, Frank Kramer, Chris Lloyd, and Justin Johnson

"Whether you are a morning host, music director, program director, market manager, or advertising executive — you'll get smarter on July 2nd hearing from these gentlemen."

Scott Shannon Always Celebrated His People — Radio Should Too

Not everyone can be #1 in Nielsen, #1 in revenue, or #1 in streaming. We all need to acknowledge the little victories along the way, not just the final destination.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Adult/Classic Hits Radio Shows of 2025

"One hundred and fifty seven (157) Adult/Classic Hits radio shows appeared on ballots submitted by our voters."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Adult/Classic Hits Radio Program Directors of 2025

"Fifty eight (58) Adult/Classic Hits program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

How Heather Bermudez Built a Career Behind the Mic in America’s Toughest Radio Market

"This market is loud, proud, and incredibly diverse."

Why Radio Programmers and Their Teams Need to Be Listener Obsessed at Live Events

"The entire staff of your station needs to be listener obsessed at every event you participate in."

What Every Radio Programmer Should Know About Nielsen’s PPM Heavy Listeners

"When you see a number like 8,000 you know you’ve hit the jackpot."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Robby Bridges 107.1/99.7 The Boss

“We think of ourselves as a major radio station and don't worry about what New York is doing. You've got to have a product that stands up to some of the biggest brands in their formats in the world, whether it's CBS FM, Z100, or Q1043.”

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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."