Tag: WGN Radio

Browse our Latest articles!

‘MLB Central’ Cast Celebrates 1,000 Shows Together on MLB Network

0
"While all these other shows are doing whatever, we’re trying to give them smart analysis and insight and celebrating the game and trying to make you laugh, all in the same two hours."

Pat McAfee: ‘The Newsmakers are the Content Creators in Sports’

0
"Shams is a guy... He is. Everything he kind of predicted — happening, unfolding."

Bill Simmons: “Couldn’t Figure Out” Split ESPN-NBA Draft Broadcasts

0
"It was like, ‘Do I take this samurai sword and jam it into my temple?,’ or, ‘Do I take this chainsaw and saw my leg off?’"

Rock Radio May Be Wasting 20-30% Of Its Marketing Dollars

0
If you’re spending thousands on direct mail, telemarketing, or digital campaigns, ask your vendors where their lists came from and when they were updated.

Former WGN Radio Program Director Lorna Gladstone Dies

Radio BNM Staff BNM Staff -
Gladstone led the programming efforts of the venerable Chicago news/talk station from 1986 to 1991 after previously serving as an Executive Producer at the station.

2025 BNM Summit Welcomes Chris Berry, Mary Sandberg Boyle, Ken Charles, and Drew Anderssen

Columns Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"The 2025 BSM Summit takes place on September 3-4, 2025 in New York City at the Ailey Theater. Tickets are discounted until June 30th to $224.99 for media professionals."

Steve Bertrand Marks 40th Anniversary at WGN Radio

Radio BNM Staff BNM Staff -
“I’m so grateful. And lucky."

WGN Radio to Add Richard Roeper for Weekly Appearance with Bob Sirott

Radio BNM Staff BNM Staff -
“Bob was instrumental in launching my TV career back in the day, and I look forward to this new collaboration.”

The Interview: Lisa Dent, WGN Radio

Radio Garrett Searight Garrett Searight -
How do you go about interviewing one of the more polarizing figures in American politics? Lisa Dent did it recently, so let's check in to see how it went.

WGN Radio Contributor Walter Jacobson Announces Retirement

Radio BNM Staff BNM Staff -
Since 2014, Jacobson has shared two-minute commentaries called Walter Jacobson's Perspective, covering local politics and news.

Bob Sirott Values the Freedom Working at WGN Radio Provides

Features Garrett Searight Garrett Searight -
"Nobody's telling you what to talk about and how to talk about it."

WGN Radio Inks Bob Sirott to Contract Extension

Radio BNM Staff BNM Staff -
“Management has given me a terrific on-air and behind-the-scenes team, plus freedom to do whatever I want.”

The Interview: Bob Sirott on WGN Radio

The Interview Garrett Searight Garrett Searight -
Just because I didn't expect this outcome doesn't mean it was bad. And I always say "Different isn't bad. It's just different."

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Radio Stations

2024 Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"53 radio stations appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."
1234Page 1 of 4

Popular

Pat McAfee: ‘The Newsmakers are the Content Creators in Sports’

Television 0
"Shams is a guy... He is. Everything he kind of predicted — happening, unfolding."

Bill Simmons: “Couldn’t Figure Out” Split ESPN-NBA Draft Broadcasts

Radio 0
"It was like, ‘Do I take this samurai sword and jam it into my temple?,’ or, ‘Do I take this chainsaw and saw my leg off?’"

Rock Radio May Be Wasting 20-30% Of Its Marketing Dollars

Columns 0
If you’re spending thousands on direct mail, telemarketing, or digital campaigns, ask your vendors where their lists came from and when they were updated.

Ella Langley Credits Country Radio for Fueling Her Breakout Success

Features 0
“When I was younger, I just listened to the radio. I could tell you the stations in Alabama. 98.9 is Country, 97.9 is the Jamz, 101.9 is Pop."

© 2025 Barrett Media. All Rights Reserved.