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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."

Jamie Horowitz Out as Layoffs Begin at WWE

"Horowitz is one of the most influential producers in sports media, having helped create content for NBC and ESPN and helped launch FS1."

Stephen A. Smith: ‘My Fault’ That Audience Picked up on Tension with Max Kellerman

"I didn’t want to go from No. 1 to No. 2. when Skip left. I wasn’t having that. That shit wasn’t gonna happen.”

Dan McDowell, Jake Kemp File Motion to Dismiss Cumulus Lawsuit

"Their argument is that the federal court does not have proper jurisdiction over the case, and that it should instead be heard by the National Labor Relations Board."

Los Angeles Kings Renew TV Deal With Bally Sports West

“We are happy this agreement maintains consistency and continues to give our stakeholders informed and intimate coverage of our hockey club.”

Wes Durham Lives a Life of Prep and Red-Eye Flights

“I think you’ve got to be willing to understand that the path to success is going to be different.”

Real Time Bidding Comes to Radio Sales

"The radio ad sales market is transforming profoundly, with real-time bidding and audience-centric approaches taking center stage."

Siera Santos Brings Originality, Comedy, Chemistry to MLB Network

“Santos is all about attitude. She brings confidence to all of her work, shining brightly, boisterously, and boldly.”

Disney Reportedly in Preliminary Talks With Nexstar to Sell ABC

"The interest on the part of Nextar is preliminary at this point according to Reuters, and sources familiar with the matter said no deal may come out of these early discussions."

Jim Trotter Told Not To Report NFL Tried to Resume Game After Damar Hamlin Incident

"This entire incident makes it very clear that the NFL controls NFL Media, throttles content that is critical of the NFL and will not hesitate to silence employees who speak out regarding matters that are unfavorable to the league."

Zolak & Bertrand Stop Show to Celebrate Red Sox Firing Chaim Bloom

"We might have a real ballclub now. They're not on life support yet! Wow!"

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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...