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.

Not Every Brand Can Handle A Superstar It Didn’t Build

"Teams are only as good as their players. Media brands are only as good as their talent. Their entire value is based on having people that the audience wants to watch or hear."

So The ACC Is Screwed, Right?

"I wouldn't be surprised if Greg Sankey has taken a phone call from Jimmy Pitaro or Burke Magnus asking how they would feel about it just meaning more to Duke and UNC."

Meet The Market Managers: Vinny DiMarco, Good Karma Brands New York

"I think radio is still the great medium that it's always been. You know, there's a lot more challenges now as there are a lot more competitors, not just from the radio side of things, but we're dealing with really any medium."

Radio Can’t Sit Back And Wait On Marijuana Money

“Attitudes on marijuana have changed tremendously in the last 15 years. It went from an illicit substance we had to ask around to score to something we put in candy.”

Meet The Market Manager: Mark Glynn, iHeartMedia Seattle

"It doesn't matter if it's this industry or it's a medical device industry. It's always is always evolving and always changing. There's always going to be a competitor that's going to come in and it's going to shake things up, and you always have to be on your toes."

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Minnesota Wild Honor NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce With New Annual Media Award

"This award represents something much bigger than hockey. It honors the memory of Jessi and her children, and the positive impact she had on everyone she worked with."

Red Apple Audio Networks Launching Michael Cohen’s Weekend Show Into National Syndication

"New York has heard what happens when I get behind the microphone. Now it’s time for the rest of America."

Salt Air Broadcasting Buys CCB Media in Cape Cod Deal

"We still strongly believe in the power of local radio, particularly here on Cape Cod."

FOX Sports South Florida Re-Brands With HomeTeam Revival In Afternoon Drive

"The HomeTeam is comfort food for the ear-holes and souls of three generations of South Floridians who love sarcasm, pop culture, comedy, stupidity, sports and stories, and not necessarily in that order."