Barrett Media
Dave Greene is the Chief Media Officer for Barrett Media. His background includes over 25 years in media and content creation. A former sports talk host and play-by-play broadcaster, Dave transitioned to station and sales management, co-founded and created a monthly sports publication and led an ownership group as the operating partner. He has managed stations and sales teams for Townsquare Media, Cumulus Media and Audacy. Upon leaving broadcast media he co-founded Podcast Heat, a sports and entertainment podcasting network specializing in pro wrestling nostalgia. To interact, find him on Twitter @mr_podcasting. You can also reach him by email at Dave@BarrettMedia.com.
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Saturday, December 14, 2024
Sports Radio
Former Radio Host Jeff Thurn Sentenced To 46 Months in Ticket Fraud
Former Sioux Falls, S.D., sports radio host Jeff Thurn...
Sports Radio 810 WHB’s Content is Available Many Places, Including New FM Simulcast in Kansas City
"There's a lot of places to get the content, including the advertising, so it really is a win for everyone."
Atlanta Hawks, Audacy Extend Broadcast Partnership
"We’ve taken great pride in seeing the growth and success of Sports Radio 92.9 The Game as the flagship station of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network since its inception."
Matt McMaster Joins 1620 The Zone in Morning Drive
"I cannot wait to get back to the Good Life and begin what I know will be an incredible journey with the 'Gary and Matt Show.'"
Colin Cowherd: I Wanted to Hire Danny Parkins at ‘The Volume’
"I could not afford it – the radio station outbid me – and then FS1 came back a year later."
Sports Columns
Maybe Doug Gottlieb Started a Trend and Bill Belichick Can Also Coach and Continue to Do Sports Media
Ok, I have to take it all back. I...
James Brown, Bill Cowher, Nate Burleson, J.J. Watt and Matt Ryan Are Bringing New Life to The NFL Today on CBS
What they do have is a collection of football savants who focus more on content than comedy, more on savvy than self-promotion, and more on the games than goofing around.
Sports Rights Fees Will Continue to Rise As Games Shift to Streaming, Says Former Turner Boss David Levy
‘M.A.S.H. and Seinfeld and all the great shows that eventually ended, they end. And you know, maybe this is where [Inside the NBA] ends, maybe this is where it doesn’t end.’
Disney Has Streaming Advantages With ESPN That it Must Lean Into
“Making it a premium add-on to Disney+ instead of its own product may not solve that problem entirely, but it does create the advantage of convenience.”
Radio Companies Are Opening The Door For Creators and Digital Giants to Emerge
"I understand radio's need to control costs, but each time a top talent is sent packing, they're being dared to launch a business and create future revenue pain for their former outlet."
Sports Television
Soggy Amazon ‘TNF’ Rams-49ers Matchup Draws 12.29 Million Viewers
Amazon Prime Video’s latest edition of Thursday Night Football...
Dave Portnoy: I Fired Kirk Minihane for Four Minutes Two Days Ago
"I haven’t seen anybody get this type of hate in 20 years of me doing this."
CNN Announces Forthcoming Release of Kobe Bryant Docuseries
"We’re proud to present a deeper, more nuanced portrait of Kobe and the complicated journey that shaped his legacy."
Vice Launches Sports Unit With Shows on John Calipari and Rick Pitino
Vice Media said it launched Vice Sports and plans...
The CW Adds More Women’s College Basketball
Women’s basketball is hot and the The CW network...
News Radio
Clay Travis Broadcasts Premiere Networks Show From Israel
“Our team did a phenomenal job, and I couldn’t be happier with what we delivered to our audience this week.”
Former WTIC 1080 Host Bruce Stevens Dies
Bruce Stevens began his talk radio career in Maine at WGAN before eventually working at stations like WBZ in Boston, WKRC in Cincinnati, WIBC in Indianapolis, and various other stations during his lengthy career in the medium.
Dan Bongino and Charlie Kirk Score Top 10 Finishes in Triton Digital November Podcast Rankings
The Charlie Kirk Show was the biggest mover inside the top 10, as it rose two places from the previous month to finish sixth.
570 KLIF Names Sybil Summers Morning News Co-Anchor Alongside Clayton Neville
Summers will step into the role previously held by Laura Sadler who was hosting DFW's Morning News with Neville.
Joe Rogan, Ben Shapiro, The Daily Earn Top 10 Finishes in Podtrac Podcast of the Year Rankings
Overall, six news podcasts ranked in the top 10 of the Podtrac end of year rankings.
News Columns
Talk Show Host-Listener Relationship Shines Brightest During Holiday Season
It's not always about what might get you the points in that moment. It's sometimes about the bigger picture that can win you the game, not necessarily what puts you in the lead in the second quarter.
News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.
News Talk Radio Hosts and Sports Talent Have a Tendency to Murder Pronouns
If you are the Program Director seeking to maximize the footprint of your station’s locally originated programming, start listening for pronoun abuse. It is a thing.
Radio Station Ownership’s Choice: Pulling the Plug or Plowing Ahead
It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the medium.
Learning Video Editing is a Must for News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts
In an industry that needs to evolve rapidly, we can either learn the skill sets necessary to move the business forward or die on the vine and then go to social media to complain about the industry.
News Television
Dasha Burns Departing NBC News for Role at POLITICO
Dasha Burns will begin her tenure at POLITICO in January.
MSNBC Names Ali Vitali New Host of ‘Way Too Early’
“I’m thrilled to join the Way Too Early team, anchoring a show that’s been helmed by some of the smartest reporters in Washington.”
Ratings Roundup: Meet the Press Bests Rivals with Donald Trump Interview, NBC Nightly News Sees Ratings Uptick
Meet the Press saw its largest audience since Kristen Welker began hosting the show with its interview with Donald Trump on Sunday.
Newsmax Tabs Marc Lotter as New ‘Wake Up America’ Co-Host
Lotter steps into the role vacated by Rob Finnerty's move to primetime in the cable network's lineup.
Joe Rogan Eclipses Outlets Like Fox News and MSNBC on YouTube and Facebook During October
Joe Rogan has become a massive player in the...
Music News
Luminate Identifies Streaming Artists Poised Radio Airplay
According to a recent blog post by Haley Jones, Luminate's Head of Independents, Tyler Childers, Koe Wetzel, and Red Clay Strays may be poised to transition from streaming success to radio airplay.
The ‘Rick & Bubba Show’ Signs Off For The Final Time
Both are set to embark on new ventures in broadcasting and other fields starting in 2025.
Z100 New York’s Jingle Ball Announces Celebrity Presenters
The evening's celebrity presenters will feature a diverse lineup, showcasing both well-known figures and emerging stars.
Dave Russell Lands Afternoon Drive At WEEU Reading, PA.
He replaces “The Dave Ramsey Show.”
Dave Quinn Exits Cumulus Youngstown In Ongoing Budget Cuts.
Quinn's radio career in Youngstown began in 1989 when he joined WQXK (K-105) as an air talent.
Music Columns
Talk Show Host-Listener Relationship Shines Brightest During Holiday Season
It's not always about what might get you the points in that moment. It's sometimes about the bigger picture that can win you the game, not necessarily what puts you in the lead in the second quarter.
News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.
News Talk Radio Hosts and Sports Talent Have a Tendency to Murder Pronouns
If you are the Program Director seeking to maximize the footprint of your station’s locally originated programming, start listening for pronoun abuse. It is a thing.
Radio Station Ownership’s Choice: Pulling the Plug or Plowing Ahead
It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the medium.
Learning Video Editing is a Must for News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts
In an industry that needs to evolve rapidly, we can either learn the skill sets necessary to move the business forward or die on the vine and then go to social media to complain about the industry.
Podcasting
Brian Stelter to Exit ‘Inside the Hive’ Podcast with Vanity Fair
"Every week, I learned something new from the guests here at the table, and I hope you did as well."
SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’
"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”
SiriusXM To Launch Women’s Empowerment Network Podcast Platform
At its inception, it will introduce two new podcasts, with additional original content expected to roll out in the following months.
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Dave Greene is the Chief Media Officer for Barrett Media. His background includes over 25 years in media and content creation. A former sports talk host and play-by-play broadcaster, Dave transitioned to station and sales management, co-founded and created a monthly sports publication and led an ownership group as the operating partner. He has managed stations and sales teams for Townsquare Media, Cumulus Media and Audacy. Upon leaving broadcast media he co-founded Podcast Heat, a sports and entertainment podcasting network specializing in pro wrestling nostalgia. To interact, find him on Twitter @mr_podcasting. You can also reach him by email at Dave@BarrettMedia.com.
Sports Radio
Former Radio Host Jeff Thurn Sentenced To 46 Months in Ticket Fraud
Former Sioux Falls, S.D., sports radio host Jeff Thurn...
Sports Radio 810 WHB’s Content is Available Many Places, Including New FM Simulcast in Kansas City
"There's a lot of places to get the content, including the advertising, so it really is a win for everyone."
Atlanta Hawks, Audacy Extend Broadcast Partnership
"We’ve taken great pride in seeing the growth and success of Sports Radio 92.9 The Game as the flagship station of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network since its inception."
Matt McMaster Joins 1620 The Zone in Morning Drive
"I cannot wait to get back to the Good Life and begin what I know will be an incredible journey with the 'Gary and Matt Show.'"
Colin Cowherd: I Wanted to Hire Danny Parkins at ‘The Volume’
"I could not afford it – the radio station outbid me – and then FS1 came back a year later."
Sports Columns
Maybe Doug Gottlieb Started a Trend and Bill Belichick Can Also Coach and Continue to Do Sports Media
Ok, I have to take it all back. I...
James Brown, Bill Cowher, Nate Burleson, J.J. Watt and Matt Ryan Are Bringing New Life to The NFL Today on CBS
What they do have is a collection of football savants who focus more on content than comedy, more on savvy than self-promotion, and more on the games than goofing around.
Sports Rights Fees Will Continue to Rise As Games Shift to Streaming, Says Former Turner Boss David Levy
‘M.A.S.H. and Seinfeld and all the great shows that eventually ended, they end. And you know, maybe this is where [Inside the NBA] ends, maybe this is where it doesn’t end.’
Disney Has Streaming Advantages With ESPN That it Must Lean Into
“Making it a premium add-on to Disney+ instead of its own product may not solve that problem entirely, but it does create the advantage of convenience.”
Radio Companies Are Opening The Door For Creators and Digital Giants to Emerge
"I understand radio's need to control costs, but each time a top talent is sent packing, they're being dared to launch a business and create future revenue pain for their former outlet."
Sports Television
Soggy Amazon ‘TNF’ Rams-49ers Matchup Draws 12.29 Million Viewers
Amazon Prime Video’s latest edition of Thursday Night Football...
Dave Portnoy: I Fired Kirk Minihane for Four Minutes Two Days Ago
"I haven’t seen anybody get this type of hate in 20 years of me doing this."
CNN Announces Forthcoming Release of Kobe Bryant Docuseries
"We’re proud to present a deeper, more nuanced portrait of Kobe and the complicated journey that shaped his legacy."
Vice Launches Sports Unit With Shows on John Calipari and Rick Pitino
Vice Media said it launched Vice Sports and plans...
The CW Adds More Women’s College Basketball
Women’s basketball is hot and the The CW network...
News Radio
Clay Travis Broadcasts Premiere Networks Show From Israel
“Our team did a phenomenal job, and I couldn’t be happier with what we delivered to our audience this week.”
Former WTIC 1080 Host Bruce Stevens Dies
Bruce Stevens began his talk radio career in Maine at WGAN before eventually working at stations like WBZ in Boston, WKRC in Cincinnati, WIBC in Indianapolis, and various other stations during his lengthy career in the medium.
Dan Bongino and Charlie Kirk Score Top 10 Finishes in Triton Digital November Podcast Rankings
The Charlie Kirk Show was the biggest mover inside the top 10, as it rose two places from the previous month to finish sixth.
570 KLIF Names Sybil Summers Morning News Co-Anchor Alongside Clayton Neville
Summers will step into the role previously held by Laura Sadler who was hosting DFW's Morning News with Neville.
Joe Rogan, Ben Shapiro, The Daily Earn Top 10 Finishes in Podtrac Podcast of the Year Rankings
Overall, six news podcasts ranked in the top 10 of the Podtrac end of year rankings.
News Columns
Talk Show Host-Listener Relationship Shines Brightest During Holiday Season
It's not always about what might get you the points in that moment. It's sometimes about the bigger picture that can win you the game, not necessarily what puts you in the lead in the second quarter.
News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.
News Talk Radio Hosts and Sports Talent Have a Tendency to Murder Pronouns
If you are the Program Director seeking to maximize the footprint of your station’s locally originated programming, start listening for pronoun abuse. It is a thing.
Radio Station Ownership’s Choice: Pulling the Plug or Plowing Ahead
It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the medium.
Learning Video Editing is a Must for News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts
In an industry that needs to evolve rapidly, we can either learn the skill sets necessary to move the business forward or die on the vine and then go to social media to complain about the industry.
News Television
Dasha Burns Departing NBC News for Role at POLITICO
Dasha Burns will begin her tenure at POLITICO in January.
MSNBC Names Ali Vitali New Host of ‘Way Too Early’
“I’m thrilled to join the Way Too Early team, anchoring a show that’s been helmed by some of the smartest reporters in Washington.”
Ratings Roundup: Meet the Press Bests Rivals with Donald Trump Interview, NBC Nightly News Sees Ratings Uptick
Meet the Press saw its largest audience since Kristen Welker began hosting the show with its interview with Donald Trump on Sunday.
Newsmax Tabs Marc Lotter as New ‘Wake Up America’ Co-Host
Lotter steps into the role vacated by Rob Finnerty's move to primetime in the cable network's lineup.
Joe Rogan Eclipses Outlets Like Fox News and MSNBC on YouTube and Facebook During October
Joe Rogan has become a massive player in the...
Music News
Luminate Identifies Streaming Artists Poised Radio Airplay
According to a recent blog post by Haley Jones, Luminate's Head of Independents, Tyler Childers, Koe Wetzel, and Red Clay Strays may be poised to transition from streaming success to radio airplay.
The ‘Rick & Bubba Show’ Signs Off For The Final Time
Both are set to embark on new ventures in broadcasting and other fields starting in 2025.
Z100 New York’s Jingle Ball Announces Celebrity Presenters
The evening's celebrity presenters will feature a diverse lineup, showcasing both well-known figures and emerging stars.
Dave Russell Lands Afternoon Drive At WEEU Reading, PA.
He replaces “The Dave Ramsey Show.”
Dave Quinn Exits Cumulus Youngstown In Ongoing Budget Cuts.
Quinn's radio career in Youngstown began in 1989 when he joined WQXK (K-105) as an air talent.
Music Columns
Talk Show Host-Listener Relationship Shines Brightest During Holiday Season
It's not always about what might get you the points in that moment. It's sometimes about the bigger picture that can win you the game, not necessarily what puts you in the lead in the second quarter.
News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.
News Talk Radio Hosts and Sports Talent Have a Tendency to Murder Pronouns
If you are the Program Director seeking to maximize the footprint of your station’s locally originated programming, start listening for pronoun abuse. It is a thing.
Radio Station Ownership’s Choice: Pulling the Plug or Plowing Ahead
It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the medium.
Learning Video Editing is a Must for News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts
In an industry that needs to evolve rapidly, we can either learn the skill sets necessary to move the business forward or die on the vine and then go to social media to complain about the industry.
Podcasting
Brian Stelter to Exit ‘Inside the Hive’ Podcast with Vanity Fair
"Every week, I learned something new from the guests here at the table, and I hope you did as well."
SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’
"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”
SiriusXM To Launch Women’s Empowerment Network Podcast Platform
At its inception, it will introduce two new podcasts, with additional original content expected to roll out in the following months.
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Dave Greene is the Chief Media Officer for Barrett Media. His background includes over 25 years in media and content creation. A former sports talk host and play-by-play broadcaster, Dave transitioned to station and sales management, co-founded and created a monthly sports publication and led an ownership group as the operating partner. He has managed stations and sales teams for Townsquare Media, Cumulus Media and Audacy. Upon leaving broadcast media he co-founded Podcast Heat, a sports and entertainment podcasting network specializing in pro wrestling nostalgia. To interact, find him on Twitter @mr_podcasting. You can also reach him by email at Dave@BarrettMedia.com.
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