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Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
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Matt McClearin: Nobody at The Ticket Has an Ego, Which Helped Me Get Situated at the Radio Station
"They just want to put the best product forward, and are willing to do whatever it takes to do that."
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Pete Rose Was Someone Sports Media Never Quite Knew What to Do With
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Izzy Gutierrez Tells Jonathan Zaslow He Hasn’t Been with ESPN Since July and Is Now with Meadowlark Media
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Dan Le Batard: ‘When Do We All Agree It’s Time to Move Off the Craig Carton Choo Choo Train?’
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News Radio
96.3 KKOB Tabs Darren White as New Program Director
"His passion for radio and vision for the future are contagious."
Curtis Sliwa: Best Advice I Can Give Young Broadcasters is ‘They Lend You the Microphone Every Day’
"If you've been in this business long enough, TV or radio, you either move on on your own or you get fired."
Longtime WADK 1540 Morning Host Bobb Angel Retires
“Bobb Angel is part of the history, the fabric and the life and times of thousands of Newporters."
KAUS 1480 Adds Podcast Radio to Several Dayparts
"This partnership offers something unique for everyone."
Dave Ramsey: ‘I’m Perfectly Fine’ Angering Some Listeners By Interviewing Donald Trump
"It's something I wanted to do, and I felt like it was something we needed to talk about."
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Grading CBS News Moderators Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan After Vice Presidential Debate
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In total day viewing, NewsNation grew by 18%, while the primetime ratings paced upward with a nearly 20% increase.
CBS News Vice Presidential Debate Scores Audience of Over 40 Million
The CBS News Vice Presidential Debate aired across 15 networks.
ABC News to Cut 75 Employees in Latest Round of Disney Layoffs
The news of more layoffs comes after The Walt Disney Company laid off another 300 employees in September across several different departments.
Newsmax Tabs Rob Finnerty to Host New Primetime Program
"This is the opportunity of a lifetime, and I am so grateful to Newsmax and its team led by CEO Chris Ruddy.”
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Music Radio Steps Up In The Wake Of Hurricane Helene
North Carolina radio stations answered the call with wall-to-wall coverage after Hurricane Helene.
DJ D-Strong Returns To 102 JAMZ Orlando For PM Drive
He is the first talent hired on the recently relaunched station and will host weekday afternoons.
Corey Dillon Exits Morning Show Producer And Middays At 93Q Houston
Dillon became a midday host at 93Q in May 2021 and took on morning show duties in May 2023.
David A Dein Moves To Mornings at Life 101.9 Waterloo IA
David A. Dein, afternoon host and Production Director at Northwestern Media’s KNWS (Life 101.9)/Waterloo, IA, will move to mornings starting next week.
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Music Columns
What News Talk Radio Can Learn From Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Working with Non-Traditional Media Outlets
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Keys to Being a Great News Talk Radio Producer
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Grading CBS News Moderators Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan After Vice Presidential Debate
The two CBS News anchors were helped, in my opinion, by the stance the network took on fact checking before the debate.
How to Reduce News Talk Radio Job Stress
Broadcast news reporters have some of the most stressful...
See Something, Say Something: Why Debates Need Real-Time Fact Checking
CBS News thinks that its anchors need not fact-check...
Podcasting
Cumulus Podcast Network Adds The Benny Show from Benny Johnson
"This partnership ensures that we can take our program to the next level for our audience – which is the singular mission.”
Mark Levin to Host Original Westwood One Podcast Series on Israel
The series hosted by Mark Levin and Yael Eckstein will release four episodes in 2024, with the first releasing today.
Nearly 40% of Podcast Listeners Expect to Increase Time Spent Listening in Coming Months, New Acast Data Show
“These are the kind of signals you need for more and more advertisers to start coming into the space."
Podcasts Surpass Newspapers As News Source, New Data Shows
As a relatively new medium filled with diverse shows—many from lesser-known sources—public trust in podcasts is still limited.
Top Podcast Advertisers Spent More Than $45 Million in August Alone, New Magellan AI Data Shows
That was down slightly compared to the $47.8 million from the top 15 spenders in July.
Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Voices
- Industry Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
Sports Radio
Matt McClearin: Nobody at The Ticket Has an Ego, Which Helped Me Get Situated at the Radio Station
"They just want to put the best product forward, and are willing to do whatever it takes to do that."
SiriusXM NHL Network Radio Announces 2024-25 Coverage Plans; Don Granato Added as Analyst
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
SportsRadio 94WIP, Philadelphia Phillies Announce Mulit-Year Partnership Extension
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
FOX Sports Radio Extends ‘Two Pros and a Cup of Joe’ with Brady Quinn, LaVar Arrington, Jonas Knox
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
810 WHB in Kansas City Celebrates 25 Years
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Sports Columns
Sports Radio Conundrum: Callers or No Callers
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
‘TNT Sports: The Line’ and Hosts Keiana Martin, Sean Little & Tim Doyle Are Right on the Money for truTV
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Pete Rose Was Someone Sports Media Never Quite Knew What to Do With
Wrong by a mile, it turns out, Scott Fitzgerald...
The NFL Knows Its Value and That Could Upend the TV Business
Alex Sherman is an excellent reporter. He covers the...
Fame, Fear, Fortune, Fun or Freedom: Which of the Five F’s Drive You?
"Companies have to understand that the best expect to be compensated, and challenged. Money matters, but if it's all you've got, eventually your top stars will chase new situations."
Sports Television
Izzy Gutierrez Tells Jonathan Zaslow He Hasn’t Been with ESPN Since July and Is Now with Meadowlark Media
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
San Antonio Spurs Announce Jacob Tobey will Replace Bill Land as TV Play-by-Play Announcer and Work with Sean Elliott
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Dan Le Batard: ‘When Do We All Agree It’s Time to Move Off the Craig Carton Choo Choo Train?’
"Craig Carton isn't a very good broadcaster, period, stop."
ESPN Day One Wild Card Viewership Up 15% Over Last Year
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
WWE NXT Draws 895,000 Viewers for Debut on The CW, Largest the Show Has Seen Since October 2023
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
News Radio
96.3 KKOB Tabs Darren White as New Program Director
"His passion for radio and vision for the future are contagious."
Curtis Sliwa: Best Advice I Can Give Young Broadcasters is ‘They Lend You the Microphone Every Day’
"If you've been in this business long enough, TV or radio, you either move on on your own or you get fired."
Longtime WADK 1540 Morning Host Bobb Angel Retires
“Bobb Angel is part of the history, the fabric and the life and times of thousands of Newporters."
KAUS 1480 Adds Podcast Radio to Several Dayparts
"This partnership offers something unique for everyone."
Dave Ramsey: ‘I’m Perfectly Fine’ Angering Some Listeners By Interviewing Donald Trump
"It's something I wanted to do, and I felt like it was something we needed to talk about."
News Columns
What News Talk Radio Can Learn From Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Working with Non-Traditional Media Outlets
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Keys to Being a Great News Talk Radio Producer
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Grading CBS News Moderators Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan After Vice Presidential Debate
The two CBS News anchors were helped, in my opinion, by the stance the network took on fact checking before the debate.
How to Reduce News Talk Radio Job Stress
Broadcast news reporters have some of the most stressful...
See Something, Say Something: Why Debates Need Real-Time Fact Checking
CBS News thinks that its anchors need not fact-check...
News Television
ABC World News Tonight Extends Lead on NBC Nightly News, CBS Evening News in September
During the final week of September, the network saw it's largest lead over NBC Nightly News in 29 years during the premiere week.
NewsNation Sees Ratings Uptick in 3rd Quarter as Chris Cuomo, Dan Abrams, Ashleigh Banfield All See Gains
In total day viewing, NewsNation grew by 18%, while the primetime ratings paced upward with a nearly 20% increase.
CBS News Vice Presidential Debate Scores Audience of Over 40 Million
The CBS News Vice Presidential Debate aired across 15 networks.
ABC News to Cut 75 Employees in Latest Round of Disney Layoffs
The news of more layoffs comes after The Walt Disney Company laid off another 300 employees in September across several different departments.
Newsmax Tabs Rob Finnerty to Host New Primetime Program
"This is the opportunity of a lifetime, and I am so grateful to Newsmax and its team led by CEO Chris Ruddy.”
Music News
Music Radio Steps Up In The Wake Of Hurricane Helene
North Carolina radio stations answered the call with wall-to-wall coverage after Hurricane Helene.
DJ D-Strong Returns To 102 JAMZ Orlando For PM Drive
He is the first talent hired on the recently relaunched station and will host weekday afternoons.
Corey Dillon Exits Morning Show Producer And Middays At 93Q Houston
Dillon became a midday host at 93Q in May 2021 and took on morning show duties in May 2023.
David A Dein Moves To Mornings at Life 101.9 Waterloo IA
David A. Dein, afternoon host and Production Director at Northwestern Media’s KNWS (Life 101.9)/Waterloo, IA, will move to mornings starting next week.
Grand Ole Opry Gearing Up For Its 99th Birthday Celebration
The Grand Ole Opry is preparing for its 99th birthday bash, which will include three evenings of Opry performances and special daytime and evening events from October 10 to 13.
Music Columns
What News Talk Radio Can Learn From Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Working with Non-Traditional Media Outlets
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Keys to Being a Great News Talk Radio Producer
Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on...
Grading CBS News Moderators Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan After Vice Presidential Debate
The two CBS News anchors were helped, in my opinion, by the stance the network took on fact checking before the debate.
How to Reduce News Talk Radio Job Stress
Broadcast news reporters have some of the most stressful...
See Something, Say Something: Why Debates Need Real-Time Fact Checking
CBS News thinks that its anchors need not fact-check...
Podcasting
Cumulus Podcast Network Adds The Benny Show from Benny Johnson
"This partnership ensures that we can take our program to the next level for our audience – which is the singular mission.”
Mark Levin to Host Original Westwood One Podcast Series on Israel
The series hosted by Mark Levin and Yael Eckstein will release four episodes in 2024, with the first releasing today.
Nearly 40% of Podcast Listeners Expect to Increase Time Spent Listening in Coming Months, New Acast Data Show
“These are the kind of signals you need for more and more advertisers to start coming into the space."
Podcasts Surpass Newspapers As News Source, New Data Shows
As a relatively new medium filled with diverse shows—many from lesser-known sources—public trust in podcasts is still limited.
Top Podcast Advertisers Spent More Than $45 Million in August Alone, New Magellan AI Data Shows
That was down slightly compared to the $47.8 million from the top 15 spenders in July.
Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Voices
- Industry Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
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