Demetri Ravanos

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Demetri Ravanos is a former columnist and editor for Barrett Media. He is the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host of the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC. You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.

What to Do When Ratings Say the Market can Support Another Sports Station

“When the numbers drop, evaluations start.”

Meet The Podcasters – John Middlekauff, The Volume

"I worked in college football and I worked in the NFL, and the reality is you talk about it in those buildings like a fan would talk. 'Is this player better than the other player?' 'This coach sucks.' I mean, you have the same conversations."

Meet The Podcasters: Pablo Torre, Meadowlark Media

“Building a docu-style YouTube channel, that's the next challenge. I don't think anyone else is trying that because it's insane.”

Marcus Spears is One of One

“His laugh is infectious. His facial expressions are memorable. He just makes for good TV.”

Meet The Podcasters – Mike Golic, DraftKings

"I'm sixty years old, I've seen the change, but in all honesty, to me, you turn the microphone on and I'm just doing a show."

Breaking

Los Angeles Lakers PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter Retires From Role After 43 Years

"Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience."

CNN Poll Finds Fox News Most Trusted Political Brand in TV

The data from SSRS and CNN comes after a Reuters survey showed that only 33% trusted Fox News.

Sticks Media Loses WLGR As Border Media Reacquires Station

"We view it as a great opportunity to invest our resources and long-term vision into the station."

DAZN Reportedly Restructuring For Potential Outside Investment, Initial Public Offering

"DAZN has been expanding aggressively — merging with ViewLift, a leading provider of streaming and digital solutions deeply embedded in U.S. sports, signaling clear ambitions to break into American local sports markets."