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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."

Pat McAfee to Appear on First Take Every Tuesday

"Smith has not been shy about praising Pat McAfee, even before McAfee signed on with ESPN."

Philadelphia HS Football Teams Can Win Chance to be Broadcast on 94 WIP

“Seven games will be selected as finalists. They will be revealed on the WIP Morning Show on October 27.”

Charter CEO Chris Winfrey: Disney Willing to Let TV Networks ‘Burn to the Ground’

“If I had anything material to highlight, I would. So that should tell you something.”

Erin Dolan Signs Multi-Year Extension at ESPN

“When I was hired in 2021, we were just scratching the surface. We’ve evolved quite a bit since then.”

BetQL Network Rolls Out New Sunday Lineup for Football Season

“As anticipation for the upcoming football action reaches its zenith, we’re proud to present an array of engaging shows, expert analysis, and thrilling insights that are set to redefine sports betting entertainment.”

Tony Kornheiser: Real Sports Showcased Best Journalism on Sports TV & Beyond

“Bryant also lowered his standards enough to feature PTI in a segment when we were a fledgling show, and it meant the world to us.”

What do We Want From Analysts in the Booth & in the Studio?

"Nobody is perfect and to feel like your analyst has your back, and vice versa, is a great feeling to have going into a broadcast.”

Stephen A. Smith to Dan Le Batard: ‘You Do Seem to be a Bit Sanctimonious’

"I've known you for 30 years. You are a brilliant brother. And you are incredibly conscientious and caring and compassionate. But you're also self-righteous."

Mike Greenberg: ‘Chris Mortensen is on the Mt. Rushmore of ESPN Personalities’ 

"You hear all the time, ‘So and so is great at their job but they’re an even better person. The most obvious example of that I’ve ever known is Chris Mortensen."

Michael Kay: Why is it Unusual That I Idolize Howard Stern?

"I see myself there, and I've carved out a pretty nice career for myself but nothing close to Howard Stern. No broadcaster has."

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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...