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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."

YouTube Secures Exclusive Agreement To Stream ‘The Oscars’ Beginning in 2029

"We are thrilled to enter into a multifaceted global partnership with YouTube to be the future home of the Oscars and our year-round Academy programming"

Warner Bros. Discovery Rejects Paramount’s Hostile Bid

"Following a careful evaluation of Paramount’s recently launched tender offer, the Board concluded that the offer’s value is inadequate, with significant risks and costs imposed on our shareholders"

iHeartMedia Announces Exclusive Video Podcast Partnership With Netflix

"Audio podcasting has been the fastest-growing medium over the past 20 years, and now we’re thrilled to expand that experience with an exciting new category—video podcasts"

Howard Stern Re-Signs With SiriusXM Radio For Three Years

"I'm happy to announce that I figured out a way to have it all. More free time and continuing to be on the radio"

Kelly Golden Out At iHeartMedia’s 94.3 WSCC

"iHeartMedia made the last 20 years of my on-air career better than I, or anyone, could imagine. I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity"

Paramount Questions “Unfair” Warner Bros. Discovery Sale Process as Bidding War Continues

"The correspondence comes amid a heated second round of bids, due December 1, for the studio giant, which WBD hopes to sell or restructure by the end of the year"

NAB Announces 2026 Crystal Radio Award Finalists

"Each year, the Crystal Awards celebrate stations that go beyond daily programming and demonstrate meaningful service in their markets"

The iHeartMedia “Guaranteed Human” Campaign Is No Safety Net for Sports Radio

"The same company that used technology to reduce staff just a year ago now promises it won’t replace humans with AI"

Warner Bros. Discovery Seeking Updated Second Round Bids for Acquisition

"Bloomberg News first reported the deadline for second-round submissions, noting that the company could enter a period of exclusive negotiations with one bidder once the new proposals are received"

Joe Buck To Anchor Good Morning America, Call Monday Night Football on Same Day

"I appreciate GMA letting me be a small part of the show again—and a salute to our Monday Night Football team who are the real stars of our production holding down the fort in Foxboro"

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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...