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 Makes A Former Player Or Coach Valuable On Air?

"Staffing your station or network with a few former players and coaches does add some credibility. That credibility diminishes though if they have nothing valuable to say."

Meet The Market Managers: Jay Davis, Cumulus Media Oklahoma City

"We've had these great radio stations for a long time and we've kept our top talent on the air. So we've been very consistent with what our presentation sounds like, looks like, etc.  I think people see it as destination employment."

Meet the Market Managers: Steve Wexler, Good Karma Brands Milwaukee

"I think the good programmers have a vision and they have a sense of the brand, but they also want to get better all the time. Hopefully, I help them do that."

Does NBC Even Like Notre Dame?

"If the booth on Saturdays this fall really will be Jac Collinsworth and Jason Garrett, it continues a long tradition for NBC of treating the Notre Dame broadcast like it doesn't really matter to them."

Meet The Market Managers: Ryan Hatch, Bonneville International Phoenix

"Our pitch is that these brands have a connection to the market. That works for us, and that works because it's emotional. It works because it's local. It works because of the creative messaging behind it."

Breaking

Sports Illustrated Layoffs Underway Affecting Several Legacy Writers

"In total, a reported 10 to 15 people were affected."

UMG Rejects Ackman’s $64 Billion Takeover Bid

"We remain committed to leading the industry by attracting the world's top talent"

Coleman Insights Sets Podcast Trailer Study Webinar

The session analyzes four real trailers — High Scrollers, Better Than Yesterday, Superfan Diaries, and Binge or Cringe — spotlighting key differences in storytelling, structure, and emotional impact.

KVJ and WRMF: The Accidental Stars of Florida’s Most Viral Traffic Stop

"WRMF's KVJ morning show playing clearly as the deputy stepped out of his patrol car."