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Meet The Leaders: Keith Dakin, SVP Programming, Connoisseur Media

"We’ve done everything we can to establish our footprint in these local markets. Hire OMs and salespeople and make sure we have morning shows. Now we just got to hope it works. It’s been the big experiment to go back to doing radio the way it was."

Pat McAfee Is Having a Howard Stern-Like Impact on Sports Media

"Howard Stern faced plenty of the same criticism throughout his career. He wasn't universally loved, nor did he need to be. He understood how to make people pay attention, and McAfee has figured out how to do the same in a different era."

The Industry According to: Alex Whiley, Glassnote Records,

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How Conrad Thompson Used Wrestling Nostalgia To Build a Podcasting Empire

"The big challenge with mainstream media is monetizing advertising for wrestling. There is a perception that wrestling fans are low class, uneducated, and low income. That's not reality. I can tell you firsthand because I've done thousands of mortgages for fans of my podcasts."

Audacy Elevates Tommy Castor To Senior Vice President, Market Manager Wichita Market

"I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to step into this new role with Audacy and our incredible brands and people in Wichita"

Streameast Streaming Sports Platform Shut Down Following Sting Operation

"We congratulate ACE on this landmark enforcement action. Piracy is not a victimless crime – it undermines the entire sports economy, from rights holders and leagues to athletes and fans"

Sinclair Announces Return of ‘Full Measure With Sharyl Attkisson’ for 11th Season

"For more than a decade, Full Measure has stood out as one of television’s most consistent sources of accountability journalism"

Toast to 10: Barrett Media Then And Now From The Operations Staff

"Barrett Media has spent the past decade building a reputation as a destination for lifting up the business while challenging it for the better"

WBEZ Chicago Shakes up Mornings With Two New Shows

"With this new morning lineup, we’re making mornings more dynamic and more locally connected"

Bill Hurley Joins Champlin Broadcasting, Chisholm Trail Broadcasting as New COO, President

"Bill Hurley not only grew up here, but he also brings decades of experience in radio that make him uniquely qualified to strengthen our stations"

Stephen A. Smith Launches ‘Straight Shooter’ Program September 17 on SiriusXM

"Whether it’s my new sports show on Mad Dog Sports Radio or talking politics on P.O.T.U.S., I’m here to challenge, entertain, and engage SiriusXM listeners"

iHeartMedia Extend Bob Pittman, Rich Bressler Leadership Agreements

"iHeartMedia has ensured continuity at the top of its executive team, extending the contracts of Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman and President/COO Rich Bressler through the end of 2029"

Howard Stern To Reveal His SiriusXM Future On Monday

"Listeners on Monday morning were greeted with another cryptic promo. It aired on his Howard 100 channel, saying Stern will return to the air on Monday, September 8"

Toast to 10: Then, Now, Tomorrow

"The odds of a business lasting 10 years are 35% according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For an independent media outlet, the odds are even lower. Yet here we are still plugging away."

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Pat McAfee Is Having a Howard Stern-Like Impact on Sports Media

"Howard Stern faced plenty of the same criticism throughout his career. He wasn't universally loved, nor did he need to be. He understood how to make people pay attention, and McAfee has figured out how to do the same in a different era."

The Industry According to: Alex Whiley, Glassnote Records,

Thank you for checking out The Industry According To....

How Conrad Thompson Used Wrestling Nostalgia To Build a Podcasting Empire

"The big challenge with mainstream media is monetizing advertising for wrestling. There is a perception that wrestling fans are low class, uneducated, and low income. That's not reality. I can tell you firsthand because I've done thousands of mortgages for fans of my podcasts."

10 Thoughts from 13 Years of Radio Consulting

When I was going to Michigan State, radio station...