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.

Meet The Sales Staff: Mark Miller

"I don’t think I’m the Mick Jagger of sales, but I still like the chase and I still have the energy and the drive to make money. That’s what motivates me."

Great Answers To Good Questions

"I don’t think selling today is any harder than it was twenty years ago, but I do think that retaining clients is significantly harder than it used to be."

The Work Begins Before They Even Know Who You Are

"As sellers, we are always taught to use any advantage we can find. I tell reps all the time, there is nothing that makes this job easy, but there are things that can make it easier."

An Ode To “Maybe”

"In our world, we get a lot of “maybe’s” that turn in to forever, because the client never bothers to tell us no."

You Can’t Get The Job Without Acing The Interview

"In the first thirty seconds of meeting you, I’m going to evaluate how you look, how you shake my hand, whether or not you make eye contact and the small talk on the way back to the office."

Breaking

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."