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.

David Field Was Part of Building a Great Radio Company Which Then Became Too Big Too Fast

As I would find out shortly after starting, the person who was responsible for a lot of the success of the company was Weezie Kramer. She knew how to demand a room, get your attention, motivate you and took absolutely zero bullsh--.

When it Comes to Closing the Deal, Some in Media Sales Don’t Even Deserve a Set of Steak Knives

The client should have seen the value in what you presented, and you would hope they were so blown away by the time and effort you put into helping solve their business' problems that they feel like they aren't just investing in marketing their business, but that that also comes with your expertise as a big part of the 'added value'.

Steven Spector Wanted to Be on the FM Dial in Kansas City, and Got His Wish With 96.5 The Fan

"And as long as you're having fun and entertaining the listener, if that doesn't happen to be the Chiefs that day, that's okay. We don't have to be Chiefs 24-7."

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino Continue to Set a High Standard for Sports Radio Conversation in Atlanta

"If you want to hear how sports radio is supposed to sound, give this show a listen."

Breaking

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."