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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 Philadelphia SVP, Market Manager David Yadgaroff Stepping Down in Late May

"I leave with deep gratitude and confidence in the future."

Is Media Still a Good Career Choice for the Next Generation?

"For young people seeking careers that offer passion, influence, technology, and opportunity, media—in any form, including radio—isn’t just an option to consider."

Netflix’ Ted Sarandos Says Future Remains Bright Despite Dropping Out of Warner Bros. Bidding

"We knew right away, when we got the notice on Thursday that they had a superior offer and the details of that deal. We knew exactly what we were going to do."

Netflix Backs Out Of Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding With Paramount Likely To Secure

"At the price required to match Paramount Skydance’s latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive."

News/Talk Can Learn Something From Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson, and Stephen A. Smith

"Whether you’re left or right, in news or sports, love or hate each of the personalities listed above. If you set your bias aside, you can learn something from every one of them."

TV Viewership at Highest Levels in a Year Elevated by Live Sports, News

"ESPN posted an 82% increase in viewership compared to December, a staggering jump that underscores how postseason college football continues to function as appointment television in a fragmented media environment."

Warner Bros. Discovery Reportedly Considering New Discussions With Paramount Skydance

"Should WBD re-enter talks, the move could strengthen the board’s position in the face of anticipated shareholder litigation, which frequently accompanies transactions of this scale and complexity."

Stephen A. Smith Not Willing To Give up ESPN Salary for Potential Run for Public Office

"This is what you're making a year, and with three years left on your deal you'll have to give up this money in order to run for office.' Do I look like a person that's interested in doing that? Hell no."

How a Retirement Surge Is Leading to the Great Executive Exodus in Media

"Business today is defined by rapid change and the departure of seasoned leadership. While this presents challenges, it also creates opportunity."

How Glenn Beck Is Navigating The A.I. Opportunity While Guarding Credibility

"I can create so much more exactly the way I want, and then pass it to humans to make it better. That's using A.I. as a tool."

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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

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