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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."

Twitter Suspends 3 High Profile Accounts

The suspensions reportedly have to do with spreading COVID misinformation.

Donald Trump: NBC, Comcast Group Are Terrible People

Trump called the heads of NBC and Comcast “terrible people” and “terrible human beings” while bringing attention to spiraling ratings on CNN and MSNBC.

The Art of the Interview

One of the essential attributes of a great interviewer is getting the guest to open up, allowing him to answer questions and offer his insight and unique perspective.

Rachel Maddow Wins Big with MSNBC Contract Extension

Some believed that the public negotiations of recent weeks were simply a tactic to ramp up pressure on NBC to keep her.

Planning for the Next Generation of Financial Talk Radio

"The Dave Ramsey Show" has expanded to include new personalities, new voices, and a new way of looking at the company’s future.

Two Great Formats, One Kickass Supersite

"This is a strategic move aimed at making things easier for the reader, and showcasing the best of two great brands and formats on one kickass supersite."

Rush Limbaugh’s Lesson for Aspiring Broadcasters

Rush's relationship with his audience is something any aspiring broadcaster should pay attention to.

News Talk Talent Should Be Selling Themselves

"Endorsement partnerships renew 4x—6x better than non-endorsement deals and can last for years, withstand every business downturn, budget cut, or even a pandemic."

Talk Radio Voices Roar in 2021

The biggest shift in 2021 for conservative media is playing the role of the opposition, with their preferred party no longer holding control of the White House. In fact, as a business model this vantage point has traditionally held the biggest upside, in terms of ratings and revenue.

Pivoting and Being Bold Helped BSM Survive 2020

“It’s easy to wait for the stars to align perfectly to make decisions or stand pat because things are fine at the moment, but changing tomorrow’s outcome requires having a feel for what’s coming, and the conviction to act decisively. Not doing so can hurt your brand or crush your business.”

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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...