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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."

‘SEC on ABC’ to Use Revamped ESPN College Football Theme Music

The Walt Disney Company is preparing to commence its first season broadcasting Southeastern Conference football under a new 10-year media rights deal. Ahead of...

‘Breakfast Ball’ with Mark Schlereth, Craig Carton and Danny Parkins Off to a Great Start on FS1

FS1’s new morning sports show 'Breakfast Ball' is just that, a ball. I love the on-air combination of Craig Carton, Mark Schlereth, and Danny...

Tyrone Johnson is on a Journey at 97.5 The Fanatic

"I can just do the best job I can do every day. Whether they liked me or didn't like me, my work doesn't change.”

MSG Networks, YES Network to Launch ‘The Gotham Sports App’ Ahead of NBA, NHL Seasons

Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment (GAME), a joint digital venture between MSG Networks and the YES Network that was formed earlier in the year,...

ESPN Extends Partnership with USTA, to Televise US Open Tennis Through 2037

ESPN and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) have extended their relationship with a new 12-year media rights agreement that will keep the US...

Bill Belichick to Appear Across ESPN, Including New Multiplatform Series with Peyton Manning

ESPN has revealed that eight-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick will contribute across the network platforms this season through agreements with Omaha Productions and...

Washington Capitals Radio Voice John Walton Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

"I will be in a fight for a bit, but it's a fight I'm going to win."

Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson is Set for a New Season of ‘Inside the NFL’ on The CW Network

With regular-season play in the NFL rapidly approaching, The CW Network will premiere a new season of Inside the NFL. In the past the...

Mark Madden: This Might Be My Last Week on 105.9 The X in Pittsburgh

"I'm not like other people on the radio in Pittsburgh, especially now with four days left on my contract."

ESPN Digital Finishes First in Sports for 29th Consecutive Month

For the 29th consecutive month, ESPN Digital was No.1 in the U.S Sports category in the month of July. Their data shows they reached 102.3...

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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...