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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."

ESPN, FOX One Early Subscriber Data Shows Strength In Early Days Of Launch

"According to Antenna, ESPN drew an estimated 2.1 million sign-ups through September 30, while FOX One brought in 1.1 million over the same period"

Radio Can Find a Better Investment for Change Than Re-Investment in Nielsen

"This constant quid pro quo between Nielsen and radio is disappointing, and both sides share the blame"

Cumulus Media Files Lawsuit Against Nielsen Alleging Radio Ratings Monopoly

"Cumulus claims Nielsen forces media companies to buy expensive local audience data they may not need in order to gain access to the national ratings that networks like its subsidiary Westwood One rely on"

Why Netflix’ Pivot to Podcasts Is Heavy on Hype, Light on Impact

"Maybe I’m mistaken, but I’ve never known the phrase “Netflix and chill” to mean watching Bill Simmons ramble about the Boston Celtics"

Clay Travis Reportedly Considering Leaving Fox At Year’s End

"Travis is considering leaving Fox Corp. — which acquired OutKick in 2021 — to potentially start a new media venture"

D.C. Sports Reporter/Host Craig Heist Passes Away

"Craig was a longtime anchor and reporter for 106.7 The Fan and postgame host on the Nationals Radio Network since 2013, and had a storied career at stations across the Mid-Atlantic region"

Why Podcasts Are Really Crashing the Golden Globes

"If the Golden Globes want to celebrate podcasts, fine. But let’s not confuse a marketing play for meaningful recognition"

Why iHeartMedia’s Messaging Has To Meet the Moment During Layoffs

"Radio station employees want strong leadership. They want people who believe in the product they pour their passion into. Pittman once held that standard and goal, but recent comments and actions tell a different tale"

Meet The Leaders: John Goforth, Gamut Podcast Network, Hubbard Radio

"I don't want to just take a job to show up and make sure the trains depart and arrive on time. I want to be part of building the tracks. That's the most challenging part, but also the most fun and rewarding part"

NPR Senior Vice President of Podcasting Collin Campbell Stepping Down From Role

"NPR Editor in Chief and Chief Content Officer Edith Chapin said Campbell, who is based in Los Angeles, is pursuing an opportunity “a little closer to home” in California"

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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...