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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."

The 2025 BSM Summit is Coming to Chicago!

"Chicago is long overdue to host the BSM Summit, so in 2025, we're finally making it happen."

Week 1 Edition of ESPN ‘College GameDay’ is Third Most-Watched Regular-Season Episode of Show Ever

The Week 1 edition of College GameDay on ESPN leading into the matchup between Notre Dame and Texas A&M drew an average of 2.5...

Utah Hockey Club Announces Inaugural Broadcast Team

The Utah Hockey Club and Smith Entertainment Group have revealed its lineup of broadcasters for its upcoming inaugural season in the National Hockey League....

Westwood One Begins 38th Consecutive Season as Exclusive Primetime Network Radio Partner of NFL

Cumulus Media-owned Westwood One is beginning its 38th consecutive season as the exclusive network radio partner of the National Football League, commencing a slate...

Audacy Philadelphia, PNC Bank Extend Partnership

Audacy Philadelphia and PNC Bank have agreed to an extension of their longtime partnership, retaining PNC as the presenting sponsor for the Eagles Radio...

Mike Greenberg to Join ESPN ‘First Draft’ Podcast as Host

For the last several seasons, ESPN senior NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. and ESPN NFL insider Field Yates have worked together on the...

‘The Sports Reporters’ Returns to ESPN Platforms

After seven years off the air, The Sports Reporters made its return to ESPN platforms on Tuesday with the premiere of a YouTube-exclusive program....

Shannon Spake to Host NASCAR Playoffs Show Distributed to TNT Sports, truTV

TNT Sports is set to premiere a new show titled NASCAR Inside the Playoffs on Thursday at 7 p.m. EST, adding to its slate...

ESPN LA 710 Adds D’Marco Farr in Morning Drive Following Departure of Travis Sliwa

Earlier in the summer, ESPN LA 710 announced new media rights agreements with the University of Southern California and the Los Angeles Kings, adding...

Former 92.3 The Fan Host Dustin Fox Joining the ‘Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show’

Dustin Fox, who recently left 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland after 13 years with the station has been added to the team at the...

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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...