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.

Seller to Seller: Bernie Laur, Hubbard Broadcasting Minneapolis

"And by the way, if you're not talking to them about digital, somebody is, it's your competitor."

Eavesdropping: WIP Morning Show with DeCamara & Ritchie

"I would target LeBron James as hard as possible, and I would try to lessen the burden on Joel. I would try to lessen the burden on Maxey, and I would have LeBron, Maxey and Embiid try to win a title."

I Don’t Know if ‘Sports Rap Radio’ Will Work, But It’s Good to See Something Different

Good for these guys being willing to give a chance to some voices people may not have heard and mixing them in with the big names.

Eavesdropping: Pat McAfee’s Draft Spectacular with Bill Belichick

"Tonight was awesome...You crushed it."

Non-Compete Ruling is a Game Changer

Here is an idea for companies as it relates to retaining top talent in any department of the office - treat your people well. Don't treat them like they are Employee No. 716 and disposable.

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Keith Urban Goes Yacht Rock: What Radio Programmers Can Learn From Him

"Too many stations treat the summer months like a maintenance cycle"

Why Jaclyn DeAugustino Is An Emerging Star Hosting CBS Sports HQ Spotlight

"One of DeAugustino’s strengths as an interviewer is knowing when not to talk. She actually listens to what a guest is saying, reacts visually, and then follows up based on the previous answer. It might sound simple, but when done well, it is sports media high art."

FOX Sports Reportedly Keeping Score of ESPN’s FIFA World Cup Coverage Deserves A Giant Red Card

"If FOX Sports wants validation, it doesn't need to look any further than the numbers. Viewership is soaring, social engagement is exploding, and the World Cup is breaking through with American audiences in ways few could have imagined. That's the victory."

How Collette Turns Radio Talent Into Travel Ambassadors — and Revenue Drivers

"Travel demand is off the charts, and we don't see it slowing down."