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.

Should You Be Programming for YouTube Over Radio?

"No one is just going to abandon their air signal in favor of making content in ten minute chunks, but ten minute chunks may have more value than the full hours they come from."

ESPN Is a WWE Promo With No Punch

“Unless Disney makes some serious changes to their employee handbook, I don’t think Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James are actually throwing hands.”

Sportsbooks’ Influence Fades as Money Dries Up

“Media companies are learning the hard way that sportsbook money isn’t the guarantee it once seemed.”

Is Radio ‘Dead’ or ‘Dying?’

"I don’t know if the radio business is dying or not, but I know the current reality suggests we’re closer to the former than the latter."

Hard Knocks’ Fading Influence Showcased in North Carolina Selection

“Even with Bill Belichick’s involvement, Hard Knocks has gone from the blueprint to an inferior version of an all-too-common product.”

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Nielsen Making Co-Viewing Official Part Of Updated Measurement Ahead Of NFL Season

"We are relentless in our pursuit of delivering the most accurate measurement possible for our media and advertising clients."

MS NOW Launches New Direct-to-Consumer ‘Membership’ Product

"Our mission has always been to inform, engage and empower our audience. Our Membership is the first step in a long-term strategy to deepen our relationship with audiences..."

Advertising Week New York 2026 Agenda Released

"Executives from Hilton, Southwest Airlines, State Farm, the NFL, The Hershey Company, Little Caesars, Stanley 1913 and Supergoop! will participate."

MeidasTouch Network Strikes Deal with Audacy for Sales, Distribution

"Our partnership with Audacy significantly expands our podcast capabilities while strengthening our advertising operation as we continue growing the MeidasTouch Network."