Demetri Ravanos

280 POSTS
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.

Meet The Market Managers: Joe Bell, Beasley Media Philadelphia

"I don't consider myself a sales guy. I have always considered myself a radio guy who could sell."

Progress Isn’t Supposed To Be a One Time Thing

"Everything we do should be under a microscope all the time."

Maybe We’re The Prizes That Our Listeners Want To Win

"Next time you need a giveaway you can build a promotion around but don't have the budget to give away something of monumental value, consider looking inward."

How Can You Get a Checked Out Host To Check Back In?

"No boss likes firing their guys, and there are way more options for re-engaging a checked-out host than you may think."

TV Needs To Present The NCAA Tournament The Way People Follow It

"It is time for CBS and Turner Sports to catch up to where the majority of the audience is. Take the studio shows to Vegas."

Breaking

iHeartRadio Layoffs Spark Broadcasting Career Change Conversations

"Most union electricians in New York earn around $200,000 annually when overtime is included."

Unorthodox Or Ill-Fated? 60 Minutes’ New Correspondents Raise Eyebrows

Legacy programs carry more risk than most. 60 Minutes is set to begin season 59, and its brand rests on a very specific kind of credibility.

How Ron Slay Proved a Sports Radio Success Story Doesn’t Always Go as Planned

"Being part of a team, you know when you have something special. This is one that feels special top to bottom. It was a no brainer, and I was extremely excited to stay home and keep my talents at The Zone."

How Sports Radio Can Revive Appointment Listening This NFL Season

"It doesn't matter the guest or the amount of money you pay them, listeners will always invest their time when broadcasters prove it’s worth the investment."