Barrett Media plans to replace its Nooner music newsletter with weekly Rock, Country and Urban/Hip Hop editions in 2027, founder Jason Barrett announced November 9.
Each edition is intended to carry four or five stories aimed at professionals in that format, with more attention to artists, labels, songs and charts.
The independent trade publisher is also seeking experienced writers covering sports radio and television, television news, Country, and Urban/Hip Hop. Barrett said its staff is paid, but did not publish compensation terms for the openings.
Video and specialist coverage
Plans include more video, the return of The Jason Barrett Podcast, a weekly commentary in development, and separate news, sports and music/radio versions of The 4Cast.
The announcement outlines a publishing strategy rather than completed launches; more details are still to come. For industry readers and contributors, the change points toward narrower subject expertise and multiple ways to distribute that expertise. Whether it improves audience loyalty or revenue will require results after implementation.