Dave Greene

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Dave Greene is a former Editor and Columnist for Barrett Media. His background includes over 25 years in media and content creation. A former sports talk host and play-by-play broadcaster, Dave transitioned to station and sales management, co-founded and created a monthly sports publication and led an ownership group as the operating partner. He has managed stations and sales teams for Townsquare Media, Cumulus Media and Audacy. Upon leaving broadcast media he co-founded Podcast Heat, a sports and entertainment podcasting network specializing in pro wrestling nostalgia. To interact, find him on Twitter @mr_podcasting.

Wanted: Young, Hard Working Content Creators

As I talk to Market Managers and Program Directors, one of the things I often hear about is how difficult it is to find good, young talent.

‘You Better You Bet’ Hosts Nick Kostos and Femi Abebefe See Big Opportunity Partnering With NBC Sports Now

"It's really tremendous and just goes to show that we've done great, but the work is not done."

Appointment Setting is What Separates Great Sellers from Good Sellers

Elevator pitches are fairly simple, think of it this way - WHAT IS IN IT FOR THE CLIENT?!?

‘New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce’ Is Exactly What Sports Fans Want From a Podcast

"I don't get excited about many things, but this, this was at the top of my list."

Stuart Scott Died 10 Years Ago, Since Then He’s Been Often Imitated, Never Duplicated

From "Boo-Yah!" to "Hallah," to "He must be jelly cause jam don't shake like that," to "Can I get a witness from the congregation!?" Scott had a flare and a style that nobody had really had before him, and everyone wanted to attempt after him.

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AM Radio Is on Life Support, and the FCC Helped Put It There

AM's demise is connected to terrible content. Can AM rise again? It's all about content.

Warren Kurtzman of Coleman Insights Wants Radio to Prove Its Brand-Building Power

"We need something that more effectively demonstrates the impact that we have for advertisers."

How Matt Chernoff Evolves From One Legendary Chapter to the Next at 680 the Fan

"I’ve always taken pride in the fact that I can work with different people. I don’t want this show to sound like Chuck & Chernoff because that chapter is closed."

Is Syndication Making Radio Better or Just Cheaper?

"If you can't win that fight at home, you're not ready for somebody else's town."