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: What is the Hardest Part About Selling Sports Media Right Now?

“Prospecting, I feel like the number of categories willing to spend what they need to is dwindling,” came the first response.

Artificial Intelligence: When it Comes to Sports Play-by-Play Give Me All of It

I love Joe Buck and Troy Aikman on Monday Night Football, but imagine for a moment, if ESPN 2 has the ManningCast while ESPN News has...Howard Cosell, Frank Gifford and Don Meredith!

Eavesdropping: Costa & Jansen with Heather on 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit

"I don't know what to do with that information. I don't know if I continue to make fun of you or if it just makes me feel old."

Seller to Seller: Brian Schneekloth, Beasley Media Group Boston

"I think creativity is king. That's the currency that we have is the ability to be creative. Every client has so many media options nowadays. When we can get creative, we win."

I’m Rooting Hard for Jason Puckett

Jason Puckett cannot walk away from his job, from supporting his family, if he doesn't have strong connections with the business owners who have supported him.

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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."